A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT

***YANKS WIN, UMPIRES LOSE***
Luckily, the Indians can't hit or it could have been a long night for the Bombers. Just when I've given up on Granderson and start working on trades (in my head, at least), he finds a way to pull another game out. He now has 3 homers in the last 2 games. Swisher's still doing it, too.
A couple more flubs by the umpires: a trapped ball in the outfield with the umpire calling it from just behind 2nd base. Don't try to get any closer, ump, you might see something. Both Teixeira and A-Rod argued pretty vehemently and neither one usually get too demonstrative, so you'd think the umps might consider their complaint a little more closely. Nope, they couldn't be bothered. Then the usual "the-throw-beat-you-so-you're-out" call at 2nd on Granderson. Curtis didn't complain, but he should have. Just another umpire out of position.

***IT'S GOING TO BE A NOISY HUDDLE***
The Cincinnati Bengals are negotiating with Terrell Owens. Both T.O. & Chad Ochocinco ALWAYS want the ball, so I'll bet there'll be blood coming from the quarterback's ears before long. I don't know how many games they'll win, but the Bengals will surely lead the league in ego.

***THE METS...DON'T MAKE A MOVE***
The Mets front office has decided to keep the whole ineffective coaching staff for the rest of the year. That shouldn't surprise anyone; they're also keeping all those ineffective players.

***TWO CLASSY MOMENTS***
David Ortiz belted a long drive to right that the right fielder made a great play on to prevent a home run, earlier this week. As he trotted off the field, Big Papi smiled and tipped his cap to the right fielder.

After Matt Garza threw his no-hitter at the Tigers last night, there was a shot of Tiger pitcher Justin Verlander leaning on the dugout steps watching the Ray's celebration with a little smile on his face and lightly clapping his hands.
THAT'S sportsmanship, and I applaud that.

***NO ROY OSWALT TRADE YET***
Can someone please help this guy? He begging to get out of Houston because he wants desperately to play for a winner. Yeah, right, as long as the 'winner' will pick up his $16 million option for 2012. There are a number of teams that would trade for him, but he insists on that option and that sends everybody packing. Roy, let's be honest: you don't want to pitch for a winning team, you just want that money. I'm willing to pay you that $16 million option, but I don't own a team for you to play on. Well, that probably wouldn't stop you, would it?

Note: Judymaris & friend will be personally cheering the Yanks to victory tomorrow night in Cleveland. Look for her: She'll be on the Yankee side of the field in the 2nd deck with the cross hairs trained on A.J. Burnett, should he pitch himself into trouble. It'll save Girardi the trip to the mound.

CP-