RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL

Just amazing. In an era where men like Barry Bonds have completely changed the game offensively, a home run isn’t as exciting as it used to be. But they are real cool to watch, when they sail right in front of your face.

Which is exactly what has happend the past two nights.Raul Ibanez has stepped up his game, and started doing what he was hired to do. Hit homers into the right field stands of Safeco Field.

That and his defense, of course.

I admit. I’m jaded. I prefer a simpler game, where hitters get on base, advance each other along, and then get the perfect gap hit, and bring several home. Repeat as often as necessary. A group of professional, intelligent athletes should have no problem doing just that.

Yet overpaid millionaires (if the term can be accurately used) who can’t hit 300 infuriate me. Especially when they don’t do the little things. Ibanez is in a slump right now. No-one can deny that. But when the team has needed a big hit the last two nights, he stepped up to the plate and did his job.

Unlike Bret Boone, who can’t seem to hit water with a paddle this homestand. But that’s another story.

And yes, both Boone and Ibanez are on my roto team. Go figure.

posted by Bhagwan : 10:48 AM