One of my best friends dinged up his calf playing soccer earlier this week, and went in to have it looked at/evaluated today. He just texted me that David Ash and Jake Oliver were both in the waiting room with him. Ash with a minor ankle issue (that he said didn't look serious at all) and Oliver...

Technically, the base runner is supposed to stay outside the baseline in between the chalk lines. But in this case, the guy going to field the ball set himself up to get planted, and got what he deserved.

While on the topic of cover bands, check out PostModern Jukebox. They take pop music and turn it old-timey. It's pretty cool stuff. We Can't Stop - (music starts around 2:40 if you're not in to watching Puddles intentional awkwardness to start the video)

I for one have no interest in Prince Fielder having a say in setting the prices on potato chips in our great state.

I don't understand how Scott Drew is allowed to jump around 10 feet out on the court while the game is going on? 3 times in the last few minutes he was out in the middle of the field of play with absolutely nothing done about it. How is that legal/okay?

If you're a craft beer fan and want to get away from the Texas heat, I highly recommend spending a few days in Missoula, Montana. Wonderful craft beer scene, and a great small college town feel to the town itself. Hoping to make it back that way at some point this year.

Drinking a bomber of Alaskan Brewing's Barley Wine Ale. Pretty decent. A little boozy, but that's what you get when you're drinking a barleywine.

Why was there a ghostbuster walking around behind her?

Contractor, What you just said would make a lot more sense before Strong was hired. It makes a lot less sense now. Texas hasn't developed a whole lot of talent at all in the last few years.

Thanks for the welcome, guys! Just glad to be here. Now, back to lurking.