Last Night's Big Story
thelonious ·
October 4, 2012 at 3:39pm
Kudos to Mitt Romney, but last night's big story was Miguel Cabrera winning the triple crown. Not since 1967 -- when the great Carl Yastrzemski (or "Yaz" as Sox fans affectionately call him) was patrolling left field under the shadows of the green monster in Fenway Park -- has a player won the triple crown.
I know all the pointy-headed sabermetric stat geeks who worship at the altar of Bill James have devalued batting average and RBIs, but it's still a feat that hasn't been accomplished in 45 years. Presidents come and go but triple crown winners are rare. Congrats Miggy.
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Jul '12
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On this thelonious, you and I are in complete agreement. Cabrera really did something special this year. It was a pleasure to watch him live 5 times (4 Sox games, 1 vs. the Cubbies) here in Chicago this year.
May '10
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It's a terrific baseball season and kind of a shame that is has to compete with politics, but the month should fly by...
Jan '11
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But the $53 million dollar in payroll Oakland Athletics taking the American League West from the two other teams -- teams with two to three time that payroll, isn't so much of a story? We shall see how the team with its Triple Crown winner does against Cinderella Story.
May '12
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It's Yaz to me because I can't spell Yastrzemski. Just like I can't spell Ignatius, so he'll always be Iggy of Loyola to me.
There was a police report about a body found on the Kosciuszko Bridge. The cop tried writing that out three times, then moved the body to the Pulaski Bridge.
Romney & Obama had the nerve to distract people from the Game! Which was another Blowout for the night. Sorry Boston, but Defense!
Feb '11
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Thanks for highlighting this remarkable achievement. The BA title demonstrates his consistency and value to his team; combining that with power and run production is a huge bonus. His contribution to his team's playoff run elevates him to one of the most important players in either league.
Jun '11
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I didn't think I would see another Triple Crown winner in my lifetime. It's truly extraordinary.
But as much as I like both the Cabrera and A's stories, I have only one thing to say at this point:
Go Redlegs!
May '11
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Yeah, but they have Billy Beane as G.M. He's a magician. He's the Mcgyver of G.Ms. Give him 50 bucks, a pair of shoelaces and a pack of gum and he'll figure out a way to win a division championship.
Mar '11
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And yesterday's big loser?
20 years!
Sep '10
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With the Triple Crown locked up, he chose to play in the last game even though that could have put the batting title at risk. That's a true competitor.
Anyway, I wonder who he is voting for?
Jun '12
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This is the reason I tend to follow sports.
The sports pages tell us about man's accomplishments. The front page generally tells us about man's failures.
Congrats to Miguel! But I still ain't rooting for the Tigers unless they end up facing the Yankees. I root for whomever the Yankees are playing against.
Edited on October 4, 2012 at 4:19pmJun '12
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Hear, hear!
May '11
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Casey: And yesterday's big loser?
20 years!· 15 minutes ago
It's the curse of a noodle armed pre roided up Barry Bonds not being able to throw out the gimpy slowest player in baseball history Sid Bream from deep short. Bonds was a great player but his arm was about about as useful as Stephen Hawkings.
Mar '11
Re: Last Night's Big Story
thelonious
Casey: And yesterday's big loser?
20 years!· 15 minutes ago
It's the curse of a noodle armed pre roided up Barry Bonds not being able to throw out the gimpy slowest player in baseball history Sid Bream from deep short. Bonds was a great player but his arm was about about as useful as Stephen Hawkings. · 0 minutes ago
Why did it have to be Sid Bream? Sid Bream!!
And why couldn't Stan Belinda get a call? And how could the sure handed Jose Lind make that error??
I think I'm gonna have to go home sick today.
Sep '10
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Ryan Braun comes back from the PED controversy last year and puts up even better numbers. 1st in HR, 2nd in RBI, and 3rd in BA (also 1st in Runs scored).
Buster Posey is rightly deserving of the NL MVP award, but if John Axford had not completely melted down mid summer, it would be a much tougher argument.
Oct '10
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One of the interesting factoids about baseball's Triple Crown is its similarity to horseracing's Triple Crown. Last time the horses' TC was won it was won consecutively (77, 78) and not since. Last time baseball's TC was won it was won consecutively (66, 67) and not since, until this year. So maybe that means in 11 years some horse will win the TC.
May '11
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Casey
thelonious
Casey: And yesterday's big loser?
20 years!· 15 minutes ago
It's the curse of a noodle armed pre roided up Barry Bonds not being able to throw out the gimpy slowest player in baseball history Sid Bream from deep short. Bonds was a great player but his arm was about about as useful as Stephen Hawkings. · 0 minutes ago
Why did it have to be Sid Bream? Sid Bream!!
And why couldn't Stan Belinda get a call? And how could the sure handed Jose Lind make that error??
I think I'm gonna have to go home sick today. · 0 minutes ago
I'm sorry. It was cruel to pile on and cause more sorrow on your day of mourning. I'm a fan of the Utah Jazz. I'll allow you one zinger about Karl Malone either choking or disappearing in a big game. It's a huge sore spot for me but it's only fair.
May '12
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My Mom was born in Detroit 75 years ago. That's as good a reason as any to root for a team, as far as I can tell.
I lived in Baltimore for 3 years, and they have a gorgeous stadium, with Boog Powell's Barbeque across the street (whom I remember from 1973). So I like those two teams.
ConservativeWanderer: This is the reason I tend to follow sports.
The sports pages tell us about man's accomplishments. The front page generally tells us about man's failures.
Congrats to Miguel! But I still ain't rooting for the Tigers unless they end up facing the Yankees. I root for whomever the Yankees are playing against. · 43 minutes ago
Edited 41 minutes ago
Sep '10
Re: Last Night's Big Story
thelonious
Casey
thelonious
Casey: And yesterday's big loser?
20 years!· 15 minutes ago
It's the curse of a noodle armed pre roided up Barry Bonds not being able to throw out the gimpy slowest player in baseball history Sid Bream from deep short. Bonds was a great player but his arm was about about as useful as Stephen Hawkings. · 0 minutes ago
Why did it have to be Sid Bream? Sid Bream!!
And why couldn't Stan Belinda get a call? And how could the sure handed Jose Lind make that error??
I think I'm gonna have to go home sick today. · 0 minutes ago
I'm sorry. It was cruel to pile on and cause more sorrow on your day of mourning. I'm a fan of the Utah Jazz. I'll allow you one zinger about Karl Malone either choking or disappearing in a big game. It's a huge sore spot for me but it's only fair. · 5 minutes ago
Has Bryon Russell's ankle healed yet?
Jul '10
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I did not think I'd ever get to see a Triple Crown winner. Very special achievement, and the first outright winner (not tied in any of the categories) since Frank Robinson in '66. I saw Miguel play in the first couple of seasons with the Marlins, and it was obvious he was a special player, but he has exceeded even those expectations.
Mar '11
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Astonishing feat. A true and rare excellence. Hats off.