Thoughts from Massachusetts...while thinking a bit about New Hampshire
Tonight I write to you from the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. We are away at Officer's Retreat. Don't worry, any would be theives that are reading this our house is still guarded by a 50something tough lady who shall remain nameless and an extra viglilant Brittany Spaniel.
We had a good start to Retreat. Our guests are USA National Leaders, Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither. Our paths have crossed multiple times over the years and consider them friends. They are great people, and Commissioner Israel Gaither has presented the Word in his standard...most excellent manner. Sorry, I had a Bill and Ted moment there!
As I type this, I am a little sad that Senator Clinton was just named the winner of the New Hampshire Primary. The Senator has looked broken over the last few days. This will now give her a little bounce. I did not buy her emotional episode yesterday. I firmly believe her ego was bruised, and not her feelings. I just feel that a Clinton 44 Presidency will be just a carry over of the "Old Washington" style, and you will know from previous posts, I am a firm believer that this attitude has to change. Hopefully, Senator Obama can establish a good strategy for the upcoming states leading to Tsunami Tuesday. That is a new one I heard today I believe on MSNBC.
The next few weeks should be rather interesting.
Oh, something else. The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2008 was announced today and former Yankee relief pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage was the only player for this year. One thing to note is the minimal support for Mark McGwire. I believe his final numbers were eitehr 23 or 24 percent, far short of the 75 percent needed for induction. Goose was an incredible pitcher in his day and still tries to intimidate at the Yankees Annual Old Timers Day. He regularly "plunks" the first batter he faces.
Ahhh, Hillary is gloating now. This should be interesting. Let's see what she takes credit for tonight.
We had a good start to Retreat. Our guests are USA National Leaders, Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither. Our paths have crossed multiple times over the years and consider them friends. They are great people, and Commissioner Israel Gaither has presented the Word in his standard...most excellent manner. Sorry, I had a Bill and Ted moment there!
As I type this, I am a little sad that Senator Clinton was just named the winner of the New Hampshire Primary. The Senator has looked broken over the last few days. This will now give her a little bounce. I did not buy her emotional episode yesterday. I firmly believe her ego was bruised, and not her feelings. I just feel that a Clinton 44 Presidency will be just a carry over of the "Old Washington" style, and you will know from previous posts, I am a firm believer that this attitude has to change. Hopefully, Senator Obama can establish a good strategy for the upcoming states leading to Tsunami Tuesday. That is a new one I heard today I believe on MSNBC.
The next few weeks should be rather interesting.
Oh, something else. The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2008 was announced today and former Yankee relief pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage was the only player for this year. One thing to note is the minimal support for Mark McGwire. I believe his final numbers were eitehr 23 or 24 percent, far short of the 75 percent needed for induction. Goose was an incredible pitcher in his day and still tries to intimidate at the Yankees Annual Old Timers Day. He regularly "plunks" the first batter he faces.
Ahhh, Hillary is gloating now. This should be interesting. Let's see what she takes credit for tonight.
posted by Christian at
1/08/2008 10:43:00 PM
2 Comments:
If McGuire ever makes it to th Hall it will be long after the greats of the current generation of players enter. His name is linked by the same shadow as the Black Sox eight.
I like the fact that Hillary and Obama are having to duke it out a bit in the primaries. I think it forces both of them to sharpen their messages and articulate their distinctions. Whoever emerges as the winner will be a stronger candidate for having had to fight for it from the start. I can't stand it when an heir apparent waltzes away with everything early in the process.
As far as baseball news, this steroids stuff has really put a damper on the sport's integrity. I respect Andy Pettite for at least coming out and admitting, yeah, I did it. The press has left him alone ever since. Roger Clemens keeps yelling about his innocence and the press continues to hound him.
As for McGwire, he's damaged goods. He'll probably get into the HoF eventually, but he'll never achieve Babe Ruth's stature in the cultural imagination. It's hard to see anyone in the current crop of stars who will be an enduring icon like Ruth, DiMaggio, Mantle, et al. They've tainted themselves. I hope they enjoy their big bucks because that's all they have left now. They've thrown away enduring fame and glory.
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