The Ranting Beaver

Must be rough in Brooklyn if the Mets can't get Bengie Molina to be the catcher. Couple of decent pitchers took a pass as well. Ah well, I'm sure they'll have just as crappy of a season elsewhere.

Something else did catch my eye though, looks like the Mets are finally recognizing Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry by inducting them into the Mets Hall of Fame.

Say what you will regarding the twists and turns their respective lives took, both of them were probably my most favorite players as a kid. Heck, I even had a funky stance in the batters box like Strawberry, which looked really awkward on a white kid with glasses. I know. Kids shouldn't idolize sports figures and this is probably a prime example of why, but what did I know back in the late 80's. I'm really glad that both of them seem to have their lives back on track. They both deserve the fan fare -- they did help win the pennant and the series back then after all, and both had decent careers as Mets. I'm even willing to forgive Darryl those years as a Dodger. Mr. Scary may not agree with me there though ... might still be too soon. LOL.

I'm not sure if I can get tickets and then I'd have to get a plane ticket and so on, but I would love to go see the August 1 game and ceremony. Anyone want to make plans to do it, should come see me. I am so down.

Anyway, enough for now, talk at you later.

So, a little disappointed in the Mets. Not fully and completely disappointed, but they are pushing it. They have the Wild Card, but after last year's self-destruct, you would think they would've taken the added measures to make sure they don't repeat. They have the talent -- I guess it is just a mental game at this point.

Two things are for sure, the Rockies proved well what a fluke last year was (c'mon Kaz couldn't have made THAT much of a difference ...) and the Yankees are no where near the playoffs. Sad for the Rox, not so much for the Yankees. Part of being a Mets fan is being happy that the Yankees are not doing well. LOL.

In other NY related stuff, I'm going to NY twice next month - just booked both trips. The late one may be interesting as I am traveling with my boss and I will be coming back on Halloween. We shall see. I hope the Mets are still playing, at least while I am there for one of the trips (hopefully both). Well, either way, it'll be nice to go back again.

There. I've said it. What a freakin embarassment. Lead the division by as many as 8 games, since May no less, and then blow it because you can't beat two of the worst teams in the MLB. They just needed to win 2 more games and hold off the Phillies. Ugh.

At least the Rockies are keeping things interesting. Hope they get past the Padres tonight as that would suck to be this close and not get in. Was a bit odd to see more folks excited about the Rockies than the stinking Broncos yesterday.

Needless to say, the Magic Number has been pulled from this blog. BTW - it still said 2 games (can you say error?).

The Mets can't beat the lowly Nationals and the Rockies have won 9 straight. You heard me correctly. The Colorado Rockies. Yes -- that team. Looks like they might make things interesting at least.

All I can say is, thank goodness the sorry Phillies can't get their act together. Kinda sick really.

Just under a week left and we pretty much know who the AL teams are that are making the playoffs, but NOT ONE TEAM in the NL has so much as clinched a playoff spot. Weird.

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Ken

Hello everyone.......

Sorry it's been awhile but now I am back.

Went to Santa Fe New Mexico for a nice 4 day weekend over memorial day. I can honestly nowhere has better food than New Mexico. Visited with family I haven't seen in awhile and saw a few sights I hadn't before...so It was a fun trip.

Also was able to average almost 90 mph for awhile without getting caught by the 100 cops we seen over the 4 days so that was a nice bonus.

THE METS!!!!! I am going to just call it right now Mets beat Indians in 5 games! World Champs baby! Still not a full 100% squad, still don't have everything 100% where it should be but still beating up on the NL.

Also, this weekend Broncos Fan Fair...yeah baby! FOOTBALL FIX HERE I COME.

It's almost time to start thinking fantasy football..so anyone outthere that needs extra players thrown an invite my way, I am always down to join more leagues.

Beaver here coming to you live here.. Just a few things on my mind. 1 Bro were is the love you never brought out the Beaver I LOVE YOU TOO>> Guacamole too you with a cherry. Bling you it!!!! Congrats too Yolanda you go girl. I know where we are holding draft this year .......... plug .hint..wink..wink..nugg.. BEAVER CHAMPS...sorry i farted out loud....... is it bad when the cops show up after... it is just funny to me... All they say is call PLUMB PROS ... cha ching .. clean mouth.!!!

First .... Let's all pray for the victims from the Virgina Tech Shooting. I agree with Mr. scary. If you have a problem talk to some one,,,,, If you have an issue leave it to you Leave everyone else alone.. I know I have been through it.. Not the Pussy , AS IF. LORD pray for the families of this tragedy.

Sorry but metts will go to the end but will come up short and lose sorry... Hey I KNOW THE ROCKIES SUCK .. don't spray it..

Did some one say lets make a movie I am down and I mean way south I want to be Dirt BEAVER In big bright lights. I am a big shining star.

Soooooooo I will be at your house to see the disturbing movies and listen to your up lifting music to night and i will bring the little beers..

What is up my fans? I have a few things to talk about today.

1) GO NUGGETS!!!!! Talk about getting it right at the right time. Bring on Flop Ginobli, Cry Baby Duncan and the rest of the wussy Spurs.

Now of course Spurs will win the series behind the help of the refs who will award them around 45 free throws to Nuggets 15 per game, and we will have players bleeding with no fouls called while Melo and Camby will breath in the wrong direction and get a fould called, but I am now ready for that, as that is what the NBA has been reduced to.

2) Virginia Tech Shootings. My thoughts go out to everyone involved (except the pussy who can't handle things with himself only). So your having troubles, oh boo hoo kill yourself, not 32 other people with you. To make things easier go do it in a dirt field so we can just hose the shit down and be done with you. But nooooooo life is so hard you have to go and take 32 innocent lives with you.

3)On topic of the shootings......MEDIA SUCKS!!!! Stop blaming video games, movies and music. You think these kids are listening and watching bad mainstream stuff...come pay a visit to my house and I will show you REALLY disturbing music and movies! Maybe, just maybe, we can blame the pussy and those around him? hmm how would that be for a change?

4)Mets......uh guys you may want to wake up....October wont be a possibility with the crap you guys are calling baseball right now. Sure you are a game out of the best record over all, but the effort just doesn't look there to me! Oh well the Rockies are coming up on the schedule soon.....SWEEP!

5)Welcome Yolanda to the said Doubleclick/google family with Ken. I hope Yolanda has a better time at gooclick than she did at etoys. Dougle seems like a great opportunity to start a career at and lets hope she can gain some great experiences at Dubgoo.

6)While Ken is thinking of writing a book, I think I may be inspred to do the same. Only mine will be a nce dark piece about a haunted house owner who has "the goriest" and most life like haunted house around. The reason being? Some patron don't make it out alive and become part of the attracion.

Now of course the media wont like that and start blaming "mr-scary's vault of horror" the reason the next shooting is happening.




7) HEY FELLAS......LET'S MAKE OUR OWN MOVIE@!

Holla atcha boy!

Opening day is this weekend, with the Rockies opening on Monday afternoon! Doesn't it smell like baseball in Denver?

NO IT DOESN'T, WHAT THE HELL IS THIS WHITE CRAP ON THE GROUND?

It's baseball season it shouldn't be 38 degrees with snow on the ground.

Oh well, Mets look to defend thier NL East crown, andf the Rockies seem to be putting a team out there that could surprise a few people. I may have some baseball to watch into the end of the season this year between my 2 teams.