John, Is that Nats?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
To Scott's Favorite Bears QB, Happy 31st Birthday to Rex Grossman
Sexy Rexy & TJ at house party in Lemont, IL
Scott & Duke Walker partying with Rex Grossman
Happy 52nd Birthday to Julio Franco
Julio Cรฉsar Robles Franco (born August 23, 1958) is a former Major League Baseball infielder and designated hitter. In 2007, Franco was the oldest active player in the major leagues at the age of 49.
While Franco was an All-Star and posted above-average hitting statistics throughout his career, he is best known for being the oldest regular position player in Major League history. Franco is the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players. He made his debut on April 23, 1982, as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. During his long career, Franco saw significant time as a shortstop, second baseman, first baseman, and designated hitter.
While Franco was an All-Star and posted above-average hitting statistics throughout his career, he is best known for being the oldest regular position player in Major League history. Franco is the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players. He made his debut on April 23, 1982, as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. During his long career, Franco saw significant time as a shortstop, second baseman, first baseman, and designated hitter.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Update on my pageviews!!!! I'm huge in Germany!!!
2009 May – 2011 August
Pageviews by Countries
United States-4,123
Canada-501
Germany-257
United Kingdom-178
Australia-71
India-53
Denmark-33
France-29
Ukraine-26
Brazil-24
Happy 41st Birthday to Giada De Laurentiis
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis ( born August 22, 1970) is an Italian American chef, writer, television personality, and the host of the current Food Network program Giada at Home. She also appears regularly as a contributor and guest co-host on NBC's Today. De Laurentiis is the founder of the catering business GDL Foods.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
He GONE!!!
With one of the highest payrolls but the second worst record in the National League, the Chicago Cubs fired general manager and vice president Jim Hendry on Friday.
Assistant general manager Randy Bush was named Interim general manager, the team announced.
"My family and I appreciate Jim's dedication during our time with the Cubs and thank him for his overall 17 years of service to the Cubs organization," team chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement. "It is time for a fresh approach in our baseball leadership and our search begins immediately for our next general manager."
Hendry was hired in 1994 as director of player development. He was promoted to scouting director the next season. The 55-year-old Florida native was promoted to general manager in 2002 after serving as assistant to then-president Andy MacPhail.
Under Hendry, the Cubs hired two high-profile managers in Dusty Baker in the fall of 2002 and Lou Piniella in the fall of 2006.
The Cubs won divisions in 2003, '07 and '08. The 2003 team came within five outs of going to the team's first World Series since 1945.
The back-to-back playoff berths were the first for the franchise since 1907-08.
Rumors surfaced earlier in the season that Ricketts had conversations with former Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes.
Rumors of discussion with former Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays general manager Pat Gillick surfaced a month ago but were shot down by people close to Ricketts.
Hendry and most of his front office have one year remaining on their contracts.
He signed a four-year, $5 million extension before the 2008 season.
Ricketts was scheduled to address the media at 11:15 a.m. CT at Wrigley Field.
RIP "The King", Burger King dethroning creepy mascot
the first of many steps to reinvent itself during the next year, Burger King on Friday will announce that it's dethroning the creepy King character -- and other wacky, teen-targeting stuff -- and refocusing on a customer it had all but forgotten: Mom.
In a new ad campaign set to air this weekend, Burger King will nationally roll out the California Whopper on Monday, made with what's arguably the gastronomic trend of 2011: guacamole. In a serious image twist, the entire commercial shows only the sights and sounds of the fresh ingredients being washed, sliced and diced. There are no words, just pulsating music.
Industry experts say the move may be Burger King's best bet of giving Ronald McDonald any hint of competition.
To Gabe, Happy 52nd Birthday to Gary Gaetti
MLB debut
September 20, 1981 for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
April 12, 2000 for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Batting average .255
Home runs 360
Runs batted in 1,341
Teams
Minnesota Twins (1981–1990)
California Angels (1991–1993)
Kansas City Royals (1993–1995)
St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998)
Chicago Cubs (1998–1999)
Boston Red Sox (2000)
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Star selection (1988, 1989)
World Series champion (1987)
4× Gold Glove Award winner (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)
Silver Slugger Award winner (1995)
1987 ALCS MVP
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Happy 42nd Birthday, Donnie Wahlberg!!!
Donnie & PJ at Dinner at Schoop's in Whiting, IN after NKOTB just performed at the Horseshoe.
JuJu Dickson aka Julie Marynowski-Dickinson with Donnie Wahlberg just outside Joe Louis Arena.
Go Michael Phelps, 3 years ago today
2008 – With the victory in the 4×100 m medley relay at the Beijing Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps set the records for the most gold medals won by an individual in a single Olympics (8) as well as total career gold medals (14) in modern Olympic history.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
RIP, 34 Years ago Today, Elvis Presley with the Memphis Mafia
The "Memphis Mafia" was the nickname for a group of friends, associates, employees and "yes-men" whose main function was to be around Elvis Presley from 1954 until he died. Several filled practical roles in the singer's life. For instance, they were employed to work for him as bodyguards or on tour logistics and scheduling. In these cases Elvis paid salaries, but most lived off fringe benefits such as gifts, cars, houses and bonuses. Over the years, the number of members grew and changed, but for the most part there was a core group who spent a lot of time with the singer.
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