Josh Q. Public:You must learn! -Boogie Down Productions
Public Knowledge:
1. Who’s this Rodney Stuckey character? Rookie Rodney Stuckey. Detroit Pistons rookie Rodney Stuckey. Detroit Pistons rookie Rodney Stuckey scored twenty-seven points last night. The most points by a Detroit rookie since your boy, Grant Hill scored thirty-three in the next to last game of the 1994-95 season. Hopefully Stuckey will stay a little more healthy than old Grant did.
2. Tammy Thomas and Phil Esposito: I’m just saying.
3. Robert Andino. Florida Marlins. Walk-off bomb against the Mets. Last season only one player hit a walkoff bomb for his first career ding-####. Ben Francisco of the Devil Rays did it. Who else has done did it? Miguel Cabrera done did it. Wade Boggs done did it. Rock Raines done did it. Diamond Lou Whitaker done did it. And the Scooter, may he rest in peace, done did it too.
4. I hate to do this one. This one makes me feel all dirty like. The Yankees‘ win over the Blue Jays last night was their eleventh consecutive victory in their home opener. That’s a new Major League record boys and girls. The Yankees had been tied with the Pirates, who won their first home game in ten consecutive seasons, from 1945 to 1954. But don’t be too happy Bomber fans. That was a decade in which the Buccos had the worst record in the National League.
5. Ok, here’s one a fella can feel good about. Here’s one to redeem myself. The Greek God of Walks just tied a long-standing major-league record last night. Just tied a long-standing major-league record last night by playing his 193rd consecutive errorless game at first base. Yowza! That ties Steve Garvey. One more time Kevin, one more time.
6. Here come the Caps. Here comes El Ocho. The Caps just extended their winning streak to five games. The Capitals just won nine out of ten. But more importantly the Capitals just pulled up even with the Hurricanes in the race for the PatrickSoutheast Division title. Whoa Nelly! Hold onto your hats ladies and gentleman. This is getting good. Ovechkin is making it better. Alex Ovechkin scored his 63rd goal of the season. That ties the NHL record for most goals in a season by a left-winger, set by Luc Robitaille for the Kings in 1992-93. The last thing any team wants to see is Ovechkin in the playoffs.
7. The Florida Marlins payroll is $21.8 million. A-Broad’s salary is $28 million. Giambi Juice’s salary is $24 million. Derek Jeter’s salary is $21.6 million. I’m just saying.
8. Matt Leinart’s business was splashed all over The Dirty. Matt Leinart’s business was splashed all over TMZ. Matt Leinart seems to think he is Broadway Joe Willie Namath. Senator, I served with Joe Namath. I knew Joe Namath. Joe Namtah was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Joe Namath. Now, knock it off already. Folks are counting you!
9. I have Kansas over Memphis in my brackets. I’m sticking to it.
10. Fantasy baseball has just begun. No more laughing, no more fun. This is serious business.
Tammy Thomas never thought (s)he would get so much press. (Nice to see Phil back in the news) :)
Since I was 'talked into' taking an interest in baseball this year, I decided to keep an eye on the (according to fellow bloggers) losing-ist team the Pirates. My reasoning was I couldn't be branded a bandwagon-er.
I shall use you as my reliable witness-If they do well, I should be exempt from the bandwagon-er bashing.
I have 2 left in the final 4 and I didn't know a damn thing about the sport (anyone can get lucky)
2. no, i was just sayin. i should get an acknowledgement
3. put that away, non issue
4. make me feel the same way
5. impressive
6. get a room already
7.a broad, funny, Q Public original?
8.i tried to be joe willie, its tough
9.all #1s first time? i think
10. i thought this spot was reserved? YANKEES SUCK
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