The All Star Game, Roberto Clemente, and My Husband Grady
Ok, first off, I have to admit something. I didn't watch the whole All-Star Game. Sorry. I got tired so I went to bed at 10:00.
I saw the first four innings. Our Red Sox were fairly unimpressive, save for a slick double play started by Mark Loretta. Both Sox were 0 for 2. From some other All-Stars, I saw two nice homers, especially the one by Vladmir Guerrero on a pitch which was way out of the strike zone. I saw the memorial speech for Roberto Clemente. That was really touching. My eyes started to well up. Clemente is such an inspiration. His premature death was tragic and incredibly unfair. He died trying to help others, because he had such an amazing heart. As much as I dislike Ozzie Guillen, I was really touched when I saw him wiping away tears during the speech.
I missed seeing Grady Sizemore, though. That was a disappointment. Any reader of my blog should know that I love Grady Sizemore. I love the way he plays the game. I love the way he shies away from the spotlight and tries to focus only on baseball. I love the way he dives for every ball. I love how consistent of a hitter he is. I love how fast he is. And I love his smile. It's just gorgeous. It makes me so happy. He is probably the cutest person I have ever seen. So that's why I was sad to have missed him yesterday, even though he was 0 for 2. And I refer to him as my husband a lot. Even though I've never met him. Just be forewarned.
And finally, I'm really happy for Michael Young. Although I didn't see it, the AL's 2-out rally in the 9th sounds like it was really impressive. That two-run triple kept alive the AL's All-Star winning streak. I feel bad for the NL, but not enough to be unhappy that my league won. In addition, though I know that home field is a big advantage because of the crowd energy and knowing the field well, I think the American League teams lose more on National League territory than the NL loses on AL territory. The AL loses the DH, who usually is a powerful hitter with mediocre fielding ability. Taking the DH's place is a pitcher who never works on hitting and is pretty much a guaranteed out. When the National League visits AL turf, they are allowed to have an extra hitter and not have their pitcher bat, because for some reason NL pitchers are mostly just as terrible as AL pitchers when it comes to hitting.
Anyways, you all can see that I don't have too much to say because I didn't see the whole game. Tonight we have a night off before regular season play resumes tomorrow.
And a shoutout to my friend Kaylee who just got a new blog. Click here to check it out.
I saw the first four innings. Our Red Sox were fairly unimpressive, save for a slick double play started by Mark Loretta. Both Sox were 0 for 2. From some other All-Stars, I saw two nice homers, especially the one by Vladmir Guerrero on a pitch which was way out of the strike zone. I saw the memorial speech for Roberto Clemente. That was really touching. My eyes started to well up. Clemente is such an inspiration. His premature death was tragic and incredibly unfair. He died trying to help others, because he had such an amazing heart. As much as I dislike Ozzie Guillen, I was really touched when I saw him wiping away tears during the speech.
I missed seeing Grady Sizemore, though. That was a disappointment. Any reader of my blog should know that I love Grady Sizemore. I love the way he plays the game. I love the way he shies away from the spotlight and tries to focus only on baseball. I love the way he dives for every ball. I love how consistent of a hitter he is. I love how fast he is. And I love his smile. It's just gorgeous. It makes me so happy. He is probably the cutest person I have ever seen. So that's why I was sad to have missed him yesterday, even though he was 0 for 2. And I refer to him as my husband a lot. Even though I've never met him. Just be forewarned.
And finally, I'm really happy for Michael Young. Although I didn't see it, the AL's 2-out rally in the 9th sounds like it was really impressive. That two-run triple kept alive the AL's All-Star winning streak. I feel bad for the NL, but not enough to be unhappy that my league won. In addition, though I know that home field is a big advantage because of the crowd energy and knowing the field well, I think the American League teams lose more on National League territory than the NL loses on AL territory. The AL loses the DH, who usually is a powerful hitter with mediocre fielding ability. Taking the DH's place is a pitcher who never works on hitting and is pretty much a guaranteed out. When the National League visits AL turf, they are allowed to have an extra hitter and not have their pitcher bat, because for some reason NL pitchers are mostly just as terrible as AL pitchers when it comes to hitting.
Anyways, you all can see that I don't have too much to say because I didn't see the whole game. Tonight we have a night off before regular season play resumes tomorrow.
And a shoutout to my friend Kaylee who just got a new blog. Click here to check it out.
posted by Julie @ 8:08 AM
11 Comments:
At 9:50 AM,
Peter N said…
Julie, I didn't know you were married. Now I can't ask you out (just kidding). And remember how unbelievably well the AL did in this year's inter-league schedule against the NL. We murdered them CONVINCINGLY.
Another great post. You proofread, too. K, work on that a little. I'm so happy you have your own blog, and Julie, so great of you to link it! Kaylee, I read my posts, and correct the many typos, at least twice before I click publish. It's easy. And if you notice an error, a non-capitalized letter, or anything, it's your blog. You can go back and change anything. That's what makes it so much fun. Especially during the summer, with no homework. Right, Julie?? And baseball is a summer thing...I can't live without the Sox. And writing about them. And Julie, mentor sounds too old for me. Call me an advisor. Mentors have stooped posture, grey hair, glasses, well, you know. Gotta go.
At 9:59 AM,
Julie said…
haha peter i think fourteen's a little young to get married. grady's just my pretend husband. and i have to proofread. it kills me to write something and have a typo in there. i always have to make sure my grammar and everything is perfect.
and ok, you can be my advisor. who happens to leave a lot of comments which i love. comments are so much fun. =)
-julie
At 10:13 AM,
Peter N said…
And I didn't mean YOU have to proofread. I meant that Kaylee can do it better. And I know she will. Now I have to read your new post...bye
At 10:15 AM,
Julie said…
haha good luck on my new post its wayyy too long but hey i have nothing to do
and i know you weren't directing the proofreading comment to me, but i just wanted to say that it's one of my pet peeves not to proofread something
-julie
At 2:53 PM,
KAYLEE said…
Hey Julie,
ALL Right You and your softball games are getting in the way of our or my fun Jeez.I will suffer with out you for awhile then log on when yo are home.
-kaylee
At 3:39 PM,
Julie said…
ok kaylee i'll talk as soon as i get home
sorry :P
-julie
At 5:23 PM,
KAYLEE said…
I need to talk to you!
SOOON!
-kaylee
At 8:15 PM,
KAYLEE said…
You bailed on me to go to bed.Lol
-kaylee
At 9:07 PM,
Julie said…
haha no kaylee my mom needed me to do chores and she was yelling at me.
then i watched a little of the game and went to bed because i was exhausted
-julie
At 11:20 PM,
KAYLEE said…
Julie,
hahaha that is fine I thought you bailed to go to bed Lol.
-kaylee
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