"MLB Playoff update"
The first round of the MLB playoffs are now in the books. The first round provided some very exciting baseball with some great come from behind wins, a few dropped balls, a few blown saves and some great production from some guys that are expected to produce. George Sherrill pitched in all three wins for the Dodgers, picking up his first post-season victory in game one.
In the ALCS it will be the Yankees against the Angels and in the NLCS it will be the Dodgers and Phillies. The Phillies are looking to become the first team to repeat as World Series champs since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000.
The two teams I predicted to be in the finals are still alive with the Dodgers and Yankees both advancing. It would be great to see Joe Torre face his former team in the finals.
Here's an email I received from Goldeyes season ticket holder Craig Kuhlman (the Kuhlman's are also a Goldeyes host family), with his predictions. The email was sent to me before the Phillies won Monday's night's game in Colorado to advance.
Just finished reading your latest blog. I'm late here, but I'm going to pick the Phillies to repeat. I was rooting for the Twins, but that didn't work out so well. I've been a lifelong Cubs fan, so I was very happy to see the Cards get swept! Anyway, I'm like you even though I love the Cubs, Reggie was always one of my favorite players growing up. From the time I got into baseball at the age of six in 1977, and when I got the chance to see him live when our family went to the Metrodome in 1985 against the A's, I've always loved Mr. October. - Craig Kuhlman
Feel free to send me your thoughts and picks as the CS's get underway.
Go Yankees!
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
From the Desk of the GM - October 8, 2009
"The MLB Playoffs are Here!"
If you are a fan of baseball - which I have always been - the first round of the MLB playoffs is something to look forward to. Ever since they added a wild card team from each league into the playoff mix in 1995, there are usually three games a day for the first week of the playoffs. If you aren’t a huge baseball fan, I can only assume that having your significant other change the channel to the baseball game during each commercial break on the show you are trying to watch can be somewhat annoying.
Having said all that, today’s blog will feature my predictions on the outcome of this year’s playoffs. Before I get to my predictions, a few notes on some of the teams involved:
• What the Twins accomplished just to get into the playoffs is amazing. They were seven games back of the Tigers a month ago; three back with four to play; lost Justin Morneau to a back injury three weeks ago; and needed to win 16 of 20 just to force the one game playoff with the Tigers. And then, to make things even more exciting, they won the 163rd game in the 12th inning.
• If a team features a former Goldeyes player or staff member, I will cheer for them. George Sherrill pitches for the Dodgers and Dong Lien is the strength and conditioning coach for the Phillies, so in the first round of the NL playoffs I will definitely be a Dodgers and Phillies fan. If they both advance to the NLCS, I’ll have to lean towards George’s Dodgers since Dong already got a ring last year.
• The Red Sox have won it all twice in the last five years, and have defeated the Angels in the first round in 2004, 2007 and 2008, so I’ll be cheering for the Angels to get past the Sox.
• The Cards have arguably the best player in baseball in Albert Pujols, along with great starting pitching, so I'm sure many will be picking them to go all the way.
I make no secret that I have been a Yankees fan for as long as I can remember. Reggie Jackson was my favorite player, I loved the way Billy Martin managed with great intensity and Goose Gossage was lights out when he stepped on the mound in the late innings.
Well, that was a roundabout way of getting to my picks for who will be in the World Series, and who will ultimately be drinking champagne on the field sometime during the first week of November.
My pick: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series, with the Yankees winning it all in 6.
Think I’m out of my mind? That’s okay, you’re not alone. Send me your comments and picks to andrew@goldeyes.com and I’ll post some of them in upcoming blogs during the playoffs.
Go Yankees!
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If you are a fan of baseball - which I have always been - the first round of the MLB playoffs is something to look forward to. Ever since they added a wild card team from each league into the playoff mix in 1995, there are usually three games a day for the first week of the playoffs. If you aren’t a huge baseball fan, I can only assume that having your significant other change the channel to the baseball game during each commercial break on the show you are trying to watch can be somewhat annoying.
Having said all that, today’s blog will feature my predictions on the outcome of this year’s playoffs. Before I get to my predictions, a few notes on some of the teams involved:
• What the Twins accomplished just to get into the playoffs is amazing. They were seven games back of the Tigers a month ago; three back with four to play; lost Justin Morneau to a back injury three weeks ago; and needed to win 16 of 20 just to force the one game playoff with the Tigers. And then, to make things even more exciting, they won the 163rd game in the 12th inning.
• If a team features a former Goldeyes player or staff member, I will cheer for them. George Sherrill pitches for the Dodgers and Dong Lien is the strength and conditioning coach for the Phillies, so in the first round of the NL playoffs I will definitely be a Dodgers and Phillies fan. If they both advance to the NLCS, I’ll have to lean towards George’s Dodgers since Dong already got a ring last year.
• The Red Sox have won it all twice in the last five years, and have defeated the Angels in the first round in 2004, 2007 and 2008, so I’ll be cheering for the Angels to get past the Sox.
• The Cards have arguably the best player in baseball in Albert Pujols, along with great starting pitching, so I'm sure many will be picking them to go all the way.
I make no secret that I have been a Yankees fan for as long as I can remember. Reggie Jackson was my favorite player, I loved the way Billy Martin managed with great intensity and Goose Gossage was lights out when he stepped on the mound in the late innings.
Well, that was a roundabout way of getting to my picks for who will be in the World Series, and who will ultimately be drinking champagne on the field sometime during the first week of November.
My pick: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series, with the Yankees winning it all in 6.
Think I’m out of my mind? That’s okay, you’re not alone. Send me your comments and picks to andrew@goldeyes.com and I’ll post some of them in upcoming blogs during the playoffs.
Go Yankees!
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Until next time…
Friday, October 2, 2009
From the desk of the GM - October 2, 2009
“Miscellaneous News and Information”
Now that we are almost a month removed from our final game of the season, I wanted to mention some very exciting happenings around the Goldeyes office. So, here it goes in no particular order.
• CFO Jason McRae-King and his wife Jen welcomed their third child on September 24, a little girl named Poet Liv Ellena. Poet’s sisters Meguire and Piper-Prairie are very excited about the new addition to their home.
• Goldeyes radio guy Paul Edmonds wed his beautiful bride Tanis on September 19. The wedding was a spectacular event held outside at their homestead, appropriately named the “Triple Play Ranch”.
• Former Goldeyes pitcher Matt Davis and his wife Jamie became parents for the first time with the arrival of Matthew Walter Davis on September 27.
• Shane Tucker, who served as the team’s Director of Retail Operations for just shy of two years, is returning to the MTS Centre to work in concert retail operations. Shane did a great job for the Goldeyes including bringing some fantastic new retail items to the Dugout Store at the ballpark. September 30 was Shane’s last day with the Goldeyes. Megan Tucker joined us on October 1 as our new Director of Retail Operations, welcome Megan!
• Bonnie Benson (front desk receptionist) and boyfriend Kevin are expecting a child due on Christmas Eve.
• Communications director Jonathan Green and wife Dayna moved into their brand new home on September 15 and will celebrate their first wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, October 12.
• Box office manager Kevin Arnst and Beth Jackson were engaged on July 2 and will tie the knot on October 9, 2010.
Congratulations and good luck to all!
Finally, while this isn’t regarding a Goldeyes staff member, I would be remiss if I didn’t wish my brother Doug a very happy birthday today. Happy birthday Doug!
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Until next time…
Now that we are almost a month removed from our final game of the season, I wanted to mention some very exciting happenings around the Goldeyes office. So, here it goes in no particular order.
• CFO Jason McRae-King and his wife Jen welcomed their third child on September 24, a little girl named Poet Liv Ellena. Poet’s sisters Meguire and Piper-Prairie are very excited about the new addition to their home.
• Goldeyes radio guy Paul Edmonds wed his beautiful bride Tanis on September 19. The wedding was a spectacular event held outside at their homestead, appropriately named the “Triple Play Ranch”.
• Former Goldeyes pitcher Matt Davis and his wife Jamie became parents for the first time with the arrival of Matthew Walter Davis on September 27.
• Shane Tucker, who served as the team’s Director of Retail Operations for just shy of two years, is returning to the MTS Centre to work in concert retail operations. Shane did a great job for the Goldeyes including bringing some fantastic new retail items to the Dugout Store at the ballpark. September 30 was Shane’s last day with the Goldeyes. Megan Tucker joined us on October 1 as our new Director of Retail Operations, welcome Megan!
• Bonnie Benson (front desk receptionist) and boyfriend Kevin are expecting a child due on Christmas Eve.
• Communications director Jonathan Green and wife Dayna moved into their brand new home on September 15 and will celebrate their first wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, October 12.
• Box office manager Kevin Arnst and Beth Jackson were engaged on July 2 and will tie the knot on October 9, 2010.
Congratulations and good luck to all!
Finally, while this isn’t regarding a Goldeyes staff member, I would be remiss if I didn’t wish my brother Doug a very happy birthday today. Happy birthday Doug!
For up to the minute information about the Goldeyes, check us out on Twitter.
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Until next time…
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