You know, I was writing something completely different, watching ESPN2 and the Giants/Nationals game, and with one swing of a bat by Barry Bonds, everything I was writing got pushed aside.
First off, congratulations to Barry Bonds for hitting career home run #756. He absolutely CRUSHED the ball and he and everyone else knew from the moment it left his bat that it was out of there.
Now, lets put away all of this debate of steroids-this and steroids-that, this is an absolutely historic moment that will be remembered for a long time. This was THE record in all of sports to break, and someone actually did it. You’re not going to see this everyday folks.
Kudos to Hank Aaron for preparing a pre-taped speech and for the classy words he said. He didn’t have to do that, but he did, and I applaud that.
Kudos to Mike Bacsik for tipping his cap to Barry afterwards. He didn’t have to do that. His name will now be etched in history, just like Al Dowling when he gave up Hank Aaron’s homerun.
We also saw a very rare moment of emotion by Barry, recognizing his father, Bobby Bonds, up in the heavens. It was something that we’ll probably never see again, just like this moment.
I just missed home run 755 by a few innings, I’m extremely grateful to see this live on TV.
I don’t know about you, but this was a very historic moment and I’m going to revel in it for a little bit. For those who watched this moment on TV just like I did, you should too…
The Sound Tigers released their 07-08 schedule earlier today.
Bridgeport sound Tigers 2007-2008 Schedule
As like last year, their schedule consists of mainly Friday-Saturday-Sunday games, with the occasional Weds game thrown in there. This year, the Tigers have four sets of games where they play the same team on back-to-back days on the road. Kind of odd scheduling, if you ask me…
A couple of games to look forward to:
October 6: Season opener in Hartford
October 12: Home opener vs. Norfolk
November 11-21: More odd scheduling, three straight games against Hershey (2 road, 1 home)
November 23: Hartford’s first visit to the Bridge
December: Ten of 14 games played at home
April 12-13: Home and home with Hartford to finish out the season
Quick big club news to report…
Looks like Trent Hunter is in the fold for another year, which is a very good thing for the Isles. He has proved to be a valuable asset to the team especially over the past two years with his physical, yet not over-agressive style of play.
The $1.55 mil award also seems very fair to both sides. It’s been reported that Hunter was looking for $1.9 million, so it seems that the arbitrator just cut it down the middle with the $1 million he was earning the previous season.
Anyone also notice has unbelievably reasonable the arbitration awards have been this year? With Avery getting $1.9 million, and not his asking price of $2.65 million, along with Hunter’s split-down-the-middle reward; they’ve all been very fair. Remember last year’s atrocities?? York gets $2.5 million??? Puh-lease!!
That’s all for now. Everyone enjoy your weekend!
