Not that Geovany Soto's 2 homers and Casey Coleman's 6 innings of 2-hit, 8-strikeout pitching vs the Milwaukee Brewers wasn't amazing, but something else happened yesterday that's kinda jaw-dropping.
Mariano Rivera got the 602nd save of his incredible career.
Six.
Hundred.
And two.
(For comparison for us guys, Lee Smith had 478.)
And here's what it says at ESPN about his playoff performance: "Rivera, who will turn 42 on Nov. 29, also leads baseball with 42 career postseason saves (Brad Lidge is second on the list with 18). He has a 0.71 postseason ERA and has held opponents to a .176 batting average."
One would assume that'll go up this year, and seriously - that's just untouchable.
So, amazing.
This isn't: Kerry Wood tore his meniscus in his left knee, will have surgery, be out for the rest of the season, and mull retirement.
I hope he's back though - even though he's not untouchable by a long shot, the confidence the guy shows on the mound - the way he goes about his business - gives me goosebumps.
What ele?
Casey Coleman decided to pitch for his life yesterday and did well!
And the Cubs beat the Brewers 5-2!
Kinda cool.
I was going to go to the game tonight, but I'm not now.
Can't really talk about what I forgot about.
Something about somebody's birthday who I'm married to or something.
Man, am I in trouble.
ONE LAST THING - I HAVE TO MOVE THE AUCTION DEADLINE UP BY 2 DAYS!!!
5 PM ON FRIDAY ALL BIDDING WILL STOP.
In case you've forgotten, there's still an auction going on.
I've got an original pastel up, and a spirited competition between the above mentioned Stacey Manela and Tom E.
If you feel like getting in on the action, it's for a really great cause - WriteGirl.
See details in the post titled, "Original Cubby Blue Wrigley art auction for WriteGirl".
And thanks to everybody who has participated in the bidding.
I think we should hire Rivera as our next General Manager. Surely he could save us!
Posted by: Bud | September 20, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Seriously, the GM possibilities make my head swim.
What if they get somebody big and established in his own front office like an Epstien?
Posted by: Tim@Cubby Blue | September 20, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Being Cub fans, perpetually drunk on high hopes, we will all be giddy with optimism no matter who they hire.
I'm ready for hopes to turn into expectations.
Before I die, please!
Posted by: Bud | September 20, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Really? You forgot your wife's birthday? Not even Mariano can save you there.
Posted by: Donna | September 21, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Nice one.
Were all made up. by the way.
Posted by: Tim@Cubby Blue | September 21, 2011 at 06:02 AM
"Before I die, please!"
hahahahahahaha!
Posted by: Tim@Cubby Blue | September 21, 2011 at 09:20 AM