It had been on my DVR, so I hadn't gotten around to watching it until now, but I'm really enjoying the PBS' American Experience on Roberto Clemente. Clemente is one of those guys I'm just fascinated by. If you haven't read David Maraniss' biography
* You think the Reds should try this?
* Game 7 is tonight at US Bank Arena for the Cyclones. They've got a better shot at a W than the Reds, that's for sure.
* Yeah, I know there will be more Cubs fans at GABP tonight than Reds fans, but I guess it makes sense. And as Mo Egger said, at least they're spending money. What do you think the ratio's going to be tonight in actual butts in seats and in noise?
* Nice job by my man Mr. Redlegs.
* The Royals' John Bale broke his hand punching a wall. I did the same thing in college. On my left hand, it's like there's know knuckle from my pinky finger because I crushed it. It's not a good idea. Remember what Crash Davis told Nuke LaLoosh -- "never punch a drunk with your pitching hand." Same goes for walls. Anyway, the KC Star's Sam Mellinger looks at other odd sports injuries. One I remember was a Georgia running back, Odell Collins, I believe was his name, who injured his hamstring when he slipped ont he floor doing laundry.
* Looks like the Brewers lost the $10 million gamble with Eric Gagne, who leads the majors with five blown saves. Think they could use Francisco Cordero? Cordero is 4-for-4 in save situations. Of course, it helps that the Brewers actually have had five save situations for Gagne to blow.
* Interesting article in The Hardball Times looking at what the first month of the season really means.
* Yeah, the Bengals have the reputation, but the Bears seem to have bigger crimes when they commit them.
* I'll be interested in following Marcus Dixon with the Cowboys.
* There's nothing like the combination of the passion of college sports fans and the free time of baseball season -- check out these parodies of the anti-meth ads for college football.
* Here's a good blog post on Jason Maxiell.
I'm a glutton for punishment. I'll be at the game tonight. I'll be the one wearing red. Yeah, maybe it makes sense that Cubs fans always outnumber Reds fans since they're having a better season, but that doesn't make it any easier to take. I'm sure the ratio will be hard to swallow, whatever it is, 2:1? 3:1? It usually seems like 10:1...
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