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Birthday greetings, Ken Holtzman
Happy birthday, Kenny Holtzman. You’re a card.
Whatever the outcome, you know it’s gonna cost you more
I’m amazed this Cablevision/FOX nonsense has gone on as long as it has. Usually these things are settled at the last minute. So customers are missing their precious shows, including NFL games and — gasp — the opportunity to watch Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers (the ball team, not the country/western group) in the [...]
Pardon the Jews
Two Jewish items of note on the Oct. 5 edition of Pardon the Interruption: and NFL = No Fun League, for not allowing the video to be used. The same could be said of MLB, but I can’t come up with a good acronym.
Pearl’s wisdom: Get a good contract
Pearl’s wisdom
So there
I know it’s poor form, especially since we just did all that atoning, but does anyone else feel a sense of “serves him right” for Jason Marquis’ decision to pitch on Friday night? Here’s his line against the Phillies: .1 IP, 6 hits, 6 earned runs, 1 walk. And the loss, of course. His ERA [...]
JML Update: Games of Sept. 16
JML update, Sept. 16
Time for a little R&R
Taking a little time off. Don’t know if there’s any wifi where I’m going, so if not, stay safe and see y’all in a couple… But in the interim, here’s a piece I wrote for the paper about the Maccabi Haifa basketball team. Read it slowly and it might last til I get back.
Like it’s not hot enough in NJ
Road trip. Heading down to the Ft. Lauderdale area to visit the Maccabi Haifa Heat tryouts. It brings to mind that airline commercial in which the very tall but athletically challenged hoopster and his agent travel from country to country in hopes of finding a team. Sad, but true. And no, I will not be [...]
JPost profiles JML documentary
The Jerusalem Post ran this feature on Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story and the film’s director, Peter Miller. The documentary will be one of some 200 films screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival, which runs July 8-17. Thanks to my tennis buddy, Andy, for the heads-up.
Youk’s All-Star chances: Not dead yet
There’s still a possibility that Kevin Youkilis could be named to the A.L. All-Star squad. As of this writing, he’s leading the Yankees’ Steve Swisher in the race for the last slot. (you can vote for Youkilis via the link.) All of this is most gratifying for the Red Sox’ first baseman.
