Dos Anuses

Dad surely wouldn't have let Yoenis (pronounced Yo-Anus) Cespedes get away. Now with Swisher down we have a bunch of senior citizens and retreads playing outfield.

Rickey Welcomes Reggie Back

For some of the best of Rickey

The Resurrection Of Jesus Montero

It was bound to happen. His last three games he's gone 10 for 17 with !HR and 8 RBI's and only one K. The nail is now firmly in place on Cashman's cross.

Big Papi's Delicate Condition

Guess Papi's magic shakes are not being absorbed properly. How do you hurt your heel on a home run trot?

Arod and Reggie: A Scene From A Future Clubhouse Celebration

Maybe Arod Should Reconsider?

Evidently Arod wants nothing to do with Reggie, but after another failure in the clutch?

How To Get More Production Out Of Arod?

Evidently Arod and his latest girl friend are into Fifty Shades of Grey

Alex Rodriguez may have been reading “Fifty Shades of Grey,” because he and girlfriend Torrie Wilson were horsing around with riding crops at Mokai in Miami on Wednesday. Witnesses said the couple was at the bar, “spanking each other with the Mokai-branded whips that are given out to guests along with handcuffs.” One continued: “They were hitting each other playfully with the red riding crops. They seem to be having a lot of fun together.” They had earlier watched the fireworks in the club’s outdoor courtyard. While the Yankee star has a powerful build, toned Wilson — wearing tiny shorts — didn’t seem to be fazed. The spy added, “She has some set of legs in those short shorts — all muscle.

A Special Text From Tex

Gary Carter's Warning To Reggie

with a h/t to Lyn Lary for the statistics
Gary Carter's average yearly output:
72 R, 148 H, 26 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 23 HRs, 86 RBI, .262 BA, 60 BBs, 70 Ks, .773 OPS (Career  3 Gold Gloves)
Reggie's average yearly output
89 R, 148 H, 27 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 32 Hrs, 98 RBI, .262 BA, 79 BBs, 149 Ks, .846 OPS
from Lyn:

Now, I don’t believe that WAR should be the be-all and end-all on getting into the Hall.  Among other things, it’s a function of longevity.  I think peak value and other things should also be factored in. 
But if you look at it, Carter’s stats rank very high even among the very best catchers currently in the Hall.  In fact, save for I-Rod, there isn't another catcher who even comes all that close on defensive WAR.  Carter even outstrips Johnny Bench.
The inevitable conclusion is that Carter was a GREAT defensive player—one of the very best ever—at a key defensive position, while also performing as a sterling offensive player, nearly as good as Berra, according to this measurement.
When it comes to HIS peers—outfield/first base (Reggie was a DH for a long time) sluggers, Reggie ranks much, much lower compared to his HOF compadres than Carter does to his. 
Again,  this shouldn't be the final word on the Hall.  Reggie was a terrific player at his peak and one of the best clutch players who ever lived.  He belongs in the  HOF.
But if you’re going to espouse a really tough, very-best-only Hall, as Reggie seems to be doing, then Gary Carter would still make it...and Reggie Jackson would not.

Arod Confronts Reggie

with a h/t to Lyn Lary for the statistics
Jim Rice's averages over 16 seasons:
97 R, 190 H, 29 2Bs, 6 3BS, 30 HRs, 113 RBI, .298 BA, 52 BBs, 110 Ks, .854 OPS
Reggie over 21 seasons
89 R, 148 H, 27 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 32 Hrs, 98 RBI, .262 BA, 79 BBs, 149 Ks, .846 OPS

Kansas City Royal Billy Butler And Some Of His Loyal Supporters

Ryan Braun's Reaction To Chipper Jones' Speech

If New York Had A Mayor That Cared About Robbie Cano

If Only The Boss Were Still Alive

Mike Trout Gets To Meet His Idol

Robbie Cano: Kansas City, What A Bunch Of Bums

I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come
I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, home run captain I'm the one
They got some pretty stupid ball fans and their team has rarely won

I gonna be standing on the diamond, 1 Royal Way, it ain't sublime
I gonna be standing on the diamond, 1 Royal Way, it ain't sublime
Without their Kansas City Butler and the trash there thinks that it's a crime

Well I went there by plane, but I'll leave there not the same
If I have to go again, I''d have to be insane
I'm leaving, Kansas City, Kansas City, what a bunch of bums
They got some pretty stupid ball fans and their team has rarely won

What Can Reggie Say After He Says He's Sorry

What can I say Al Dear after I say I'm sorry,
Though we all know you're no better than Tony Lazzeri
I should have known the response of that nazi-like crew
But you know stirring the drink is what I do
I should have taken care because it looks like I stepped in doo-doo
I was all wrong,(not really)
But right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take a juicer like you and shame you
I know it really should apply
More to Big Papi Dear
What can I say Al Dear after I say I'm sorry

Contrary To Vicente Padilla: Mark Teixeira, Friend Of Latins

btw Teixeira's ancestors on his father's side are Portugese.

Darnell McDonald's Independence Day, Part 2

Darnell McDonald's Independence Day, Part 1

Happy Birthday George

with a h/t to nomaas for inspiration We sure do miss him. He'd be saying, "Screw the luxury tax, I want a winner."

DeWayne's Wise And It's Too Close For DiMuro's Comfort

 The story behind an updated version of the great classic
DiMuro may have also blown a call earlier in the same day

DeWayne's Wise,  DeWayne's  smart,  DeWayne plays with heart,
He plays his part when the game gets close
DeWayne goes aloft, he doesn't miss a beat and he can be discreet
He can reach the seats, and let us win with comfort

Too close, too close for DiMuro's comfort, please and once again
Too close, too close and DiMuro blew it again
DiMauro's firm,  but not fair,  DeWayne's sure, beware
Fans on guard, take care, while there's such temptation

One thing leads to another
Too late for him to cover
DiMuro wasn't too close for comfort wow