hideki matsui...

I'm very pleased to read that Matsui has signed a minor league contract to play for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Great pick up by Tampa.  After extended spring training- I foresee Hideki playing a lot for the Rays at DH and an occasional turn in the outfield.   Yes!!!

louboutin attacker...

It's been over a week since that attack in front of the Balboa Cafe.

I first read about it the other day. I have come to the conclusion that the person may be named _______- an area in Manhattan that has a high gay population and I'm not talking about Hell's Kitchen. And the spelling of her name is a variation of that name.

She may have been a high jumper at UC Davis.

And she may be in the radio business.

I have confirmation that the under 30 lady is a known entity at the Balboa Cafe.

Then again, the person I'm alluding to may not have been the same person who got into a tussle in front of the Balboa.

I wonder when her name will be released to the public?

eric byrnes...

He had a couple good years in the major leagues and retired two years ago.  He was 34 years old at the time.  You look at his production and his injuries and sudden fall off- you really have to believe he took steroids.

And he was on the alleged 2003 steroid list.  On television and radio, the guy sounds like a pro wrestler.  

He's done himself well in broadcasting after his baseball career and I respect him for that.

I write this note about Byrnes because he's on the the Fox broadcast team of the Giants-Diamondback game.   He seems to be quite knowledgable, but his voice is annoying.

david lee...

I just read an article on yahoo sports from a fan's view and he wrote that David Lee is the most important Golden State Warrior.  I agree with him.  Yes, Lee has a bloated contract and he does have defensive shortcomings, but the guy is a gamer.  He gives his all every game.

If  often injured Australian Andrew Bogut comes back from various injuries next season, it will make Lee's job much easier.  He'll have someone to help him defensively.

The Warriors should be better next year, but it all depends if the injury prone Stephen Curry can stay healthy.   And if Golden State finally realizes that Curry isn't a legitimate point guard.  Rookie Charles Jenkins seems to have an upside and is a true point guard.

yvonne ruperti...

A very good reason to watch America's Test Kitchen on PBS.  She's the dessert/pastry/bread expert and Yvonne's written a book about baking(The Complete Idiot's Guide to Artisan Bread).  I believe she's living in Singapore at this moment in time and probably won't be on the next season of America's Test Kitchen.

I have to be honest- she's an attractive brunette and appears to have a great rack!