Some Yankees Fans are Nice (Really)

That FIU story is so sad. And UConn wasn't that long ago, right? Awful.

As for knocking down Yankee Stadium - it's such a stupid Yankees thing to do. Even I know that's the wrong thing to do. It's you and me for opening weekend Sunday night! BASEBALL'S BACK! And you know what, Yankees fans aren't so bad after all because ...

Last week, I was stuck in big-time traffic and took a side road, which got backed up, too. The turning lane wasn't moving after the light changed from red to green to red to green. Then, I crossed the solid white line to get out of the turn lane and got pulled over by THE COPS! AHHHH!!!! I was so nervous; that's never happened to me before. I'm known as the grandma driver! So after he checks my license, he goes to the back of my car as I look for my paperwork, comes back and says, "And you're a Boston fan." OH NO! "Let me guess," I responded, "You're a Yankees fan." He nodded in delight. I imagined the worst! I panicked! HELP! But I survived, and he let me go. He was very nice, and I'm so grateful that he gave me (a.k.a. grandma) a second chance. Thank you to the nice Yankees officer from a town to remain unnamed.

That's enough Yankees love for one night. Boston is still the best!

Roxy

P.S. They were really mean to Ochocinco on "Dancing with the Stars" tonight.


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Blog Hog: Kendall Berry

Florida International University running back Kendall Berry was stabbed to death at the FIU campus Thursday night.

Things like this shouldn't be happening to anyone, anywhere, including in the safety of school grounds. So sad.

My thoughts and prayers are with Berry's family, friends, teammates and loved ones.

May he rest in peace.

-Criss

Photo: AP, NBC Miami Website

Goodbye, Old Friend

My heart breaks looking at these pictures. Beautiful Yankees Stadium should always stand tall, even when not in use. It should be a National Landmark, but instead, it's been demolished.

What a great video tribute to the my old friend; the Stadium that made me a fan... forever.

Oh, the memories are flashing back. :)

In other news, looking forward to the Sony Ericsson, Dear Roxy!

-Criss

Photos: Joseph Leotta

Another Team's Prize, Pride & Future

Okay daydreamer, the topic you're talking about didn't happen some time ago (unless 2009 is years behind us), and it involved something you don't want to acknowledge, Dear Criss. I love the clever way you wrote that non-story story. A-Fraud be talking to the feds this week, according to the NY Daily News.

On to other news and better topics ...

The Boston Globe had to write that torturous story, the story we were all writing in our heads: "If Mauer hadn’t signed the eight-year, $184 million deal with the Twins ..." Well, you can finish the rest of that sentence. Again, I'm not rushing Varitek out, although Boston is, but if we have to think about the future, I would have liked to think about Joe Mauer.

Roxy


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Older and Wiser, I think

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, Dear Roxy. I only wished for baseball and thankfully it'll come true in a few weeks. I can't wait!

This in between football/Olympics-baseball season has been the longest ever. It's a good thing I like to read and watch nonsense TV or else I'd be bored to death.

I heard Arod is talking to someone about something about some stuff that happened some time ago. Ask me if I care. Baseball can't come fast enough.

-Criss

Photo: Getty Images

Blog Hog: Birthday Wishes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR CRISS!
(I'm only putting this picture up because it's your birthday. GO SOX!)

-Roxy
(P.S. The dream of getting Joe Mauer is gone. He signed again with the Twins.)



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So Close, Yet So Far Away

I understand, and I guess that's why I do the NCAA brackets. It works out the sports side of my brain. It doesn't really give me pleasure, it just keeps me busy in this limbo period. This weekend was so beautiful. It reminded me of spring training in Fort Myers. Next year, I'll be back. No doubt. I miss the people and the gift shop. Oh, dropping unnecessary amounts of cash or credit in that store and wondering later if you really needed one more baseball cap and if you have enough money for your upcoming bills.

Anyway, I couldn't care less about what's new with your peeps. As for my boys, I'm happy to welcome back Mr. 2004 ALCS Yankee Slayer, Alan Embree (minor league deal with invite to spring training). And the Sox have a great anti-annoying Yankees fan commercial. We all know this person. Go check it out, Dear Criss.

You're in a bad place right now, but you have to come back. You have to find purpose and hang in there for those long, long games during a long, long season. Walk it off!

Roxy


Jim Davis, The Boston Globe

Lost

Ever since the Olympics ended, I've been in a non-sports coma. I don't even remember what channel SportsCenter is on. Ok, I would't go that far but you can certainly catch my drift.

Please tell me I'm not the only one going through this. Tell me sports suck right now. Please, Dear Roxy.

And I second every little thing you said about Andrews. She deserves a lot better than the backlash she's getting. If it were the other way around... Oh wait, it wouldn't have happened!

Tiger is attempting a comeback. Oh boy.

And where are my men in pinstripes?

Somebody save me.

-Criss

Super Blog Hog: Happy (Early) St. Patrick's Day

So Erin Andrew's stalker was sentenced. I hope this is the end of a terrible story for Andrews. I like her. As Shania Twain's song says, "She's not just a pretty face." She knows her stuff. I was reading an article today where she said fans taunt her sometimes from the sidelines. I guarantee those are not female fans. T-A-C-K-Y. I totally forgot she was going to be on "Dancing with the Stars. The AP article noted that she signed up before the incidents took place and didn't back out because "she doesn't want to seclude herself from the public eye because other victims would get the wrong message. 'I did nothing wrong. Just trying to live my life,' she said. 'I had to deal with a lot of people who said I deserved it, that I had played to a certain audience.'" Not fair. I've never seen her on camera at a game playing to that image while reporting.

On other news, Dear Criss (where are you), can you imagine if LaDainian went to play with the Vikings? Brett Favre would have come back for that. Have fun in NY, buddy. The newspapers are already thinking of clever headlines - I'm sure!

Roxy


Photo: Pat Greenhouse, The Boston Globe

Blog Hog: Nomie

Well, Dear Criss, Nomar's dream came true in a unique kind of way. He is retiring as a member of the Red Sox after signing a one-day minor league deal. Guess who caught the first pitch, which Nomar threw out? His old buddy and teammate dating back to Georgia Tech, none other than Captain Varitek. You know what? I'm very happy for Nomar because this was the only way to go out. Now if Millar could do the same, I'd be thrilled.

Millar is with the Cubs. Can you believe it? That man has nine lives, but I'm happy he landed somewhere great.

It's a very special day for Red Sox Nation, and I think Nomar and the front office have made peace. He can go to sleep tonight and feel like a million dollars, like everything is right in the world. And for a day it is.

Roxy

P.S. Seems like Varitek's dad is very sick. I hope he pulls through.


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Son, It's Time to Have a Talk

Oh, good heavens. Why, oh why, is Ben back in trouble? Now the first story was a little shaky, and I kinda stood behind him on it, but now there's a second story. And because there was a first story, any other story immediately gains more credibility - whether it's true or false.

Whatever happened, I'm disappointed he got himself in this situation. He's a fool. He's got the whole world in his hands, and he's close to throwing it all away. He's close to a mug shot, too, and I hope it never comes to that, Dear Criss.

There's a simple solution to his troubles - if he's able to get out of this one: settle down and seek maturity. I think it's time for someone in the Steelers front office to sit this boy down and have a man to man chat with him. I'm this close to being done with him, not because I'm assuming the worst, but because this shows how ridiculously stupid he is lately. No charges have been filed against him, but seriously, Ben, pull it together.


Roxy


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Blog Hog: Trouble

Once again your boy Roethlisberger is in trouble.
Do you have anything to say, Dear Roxy? To tell you the truth, I haven't paid much attention to the story.

-Criss

Nothing to say (no, really)

I've been out of the loop ever since the Olympics ended, Dear Roxy. I didn't even know Spring Training had started! Something to look forward to since basketball and hockey are not doing it for me.

I loved everything about the Olympics, even the late nights. Good to see USA do so well in these games. And chin up, hockey boys, you did a hell of a job!

Please tell me what else is going on. I feel as if I've been underground.

-Criss

Blog Hog: It's that Time

Papi has already hit a homerun.

And the guys have started playing over in Fort Myers. What a wonderful time of the year. Everyone's happily watching them, buying overpriced nasty food, and burning under the hot Florida sun. But, oh, the fun - really. I guess I won't make it out this year, but who knows, Dear Criss. Maybe I can catch a game somewhere else. I'm starting to feel a little sad about it all. This could be 'Tek's last year. I can't fathom him being a backup, but I guess I better get used to it. It's a long season.

Some of the guys have changed their jersey numbers, like Jacoby and my skinny friend Bucky. But who is that new guy with the interesting name? Boof Bonser? A new pitcher. Let's see what he's got.

Roxy


Photo: Reuters, Andrew Innerarity