I suppose I should follow Al's lead and post something on a serious topic. However, now that the baseball All-Star break is nearly upon us, I thought I'd first pause to remember the late, much-lamented (by me, anyway) baseball blog firejoemorgan.com. FJM was a combination of sports journalism criticism, statistically-oriented baseball analysis, and pure (if occasionally profane) snark. If you're curious whether it's worth a gander, the following quiz may help you decide:
Question: In the bottom of the 9th inning, holding a one-run lead, I would rather pitch to: (A) Albert Pujols or (B) David Eckstein.
My answer: David Eckstein. Is this a serious question?
I should: Read the bl0g. This link may clarify any confusion about "clogging the bases."
My answer: Albert Pujols, because David Eckstein is a winner. He has grit.
I should: Not read the blog.
My answer: I'm unsure. Who is David Eckstein?
I should: Consider reading, perhaps starting with the definitions.
My answer: I'm unsure. Who is Albert Pujols?
I should: Probably avoid St. Louis.
Next up, another baseball post, though perhaps one that may lead to somehing about law...
Next to posts about the UCC, I most enjoy reading posts about my beloved St. Louis Cardinals. Albert Pujols is having a monster year. Would it be blasphemy (at least to Musial fans) to refer to Albert as "the man"?
P.S. Albert, I'm attending the Astros-Cardinals game in Houston on July 20 to celebrate my 50th birthday. Please hit a homer (or two) for me! Give me something to think about, other than those annoying AARP applications!
Posted by: Tim Zinnecker | July 06, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Hi, Tim - I don’t think the comparison is blasphemy at all. Here are the players listed by Baseball Prospectus as most similar to Pujols at age 28: Jimmie Foxx; Hank Aaron; Frank Robinson; Lou Gehrig; Ken Griffey; Mickey Mantle; Joe DiMaggio; Juan Gonzalez; Mel Ott; Hal Trosky. Not bad!
Posted by: Mark Weidemaier | July 06, 2009 at 07:42 PM