Yes...I put a question mark there...because when I've talked to certain people about this man, they find it laughable that someone with such intelligence and eloquence is a professional wrestler. My response is that when your most marketable quality is that you're nearly seven feet tall, scary looking, and eloquent...it's an amazingly profitable business.
Anywho, Glen Jacobs, known to the Men of Oship (read:Professional Wrestling Superfans) as Kane has written one of the most intelligent pieces I've read on labor relations, especially for people who are independent contractors and business owners.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/jacobs/jacobs10.1.html
Everyone should read it...and if you're interested in owning your own business, or checking out mine, please go to my website...I highly recommend looking up the Ribbon Gift Incentive program
http://www.amway.com/yenchko
Phillies Braves close out the season starting tomorrow...and then Roy, Roy, and Cole get to stomp out another National League Pennant...and hopefully World Series.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Might be eating my words...
So Cole Hamels got spanked by the Mets...just like he has most of this year...combined with limited production from the offense, and 2 more runs given up in the 9th, and we have a loss...and now my theory looks bogus, yes?
No.
One loss since the All-star break does not mean Cole Hamels is not dominant. It means he had a bad game...really, one bad inning. He shuts down the fourth, different ball game. Now, we'll see if he has what it takes to be a dominant pitcher...will he bounce back? I say yes.
Alright, now into cigars...Yesterday, I attended my first Blowin' Smoke Podcasst in a while...and it was a rare topic-based show. Anyone looking to smoke cigars on a limited budget because of this economy or now living on a fixed income should listen to this show. Jimmy Cohen of Klafters/Smoker Friendly and Jeff from Famous Cigars give their expert advice on the subjects...and since Jimmy was the one who assisted me with my first "official" cigar purchase, trust me when I say that the GURU knows his stuff.
Warning: There are F-bombs dropped on the show...if this offends you...cry...right now...there ya go.
It's so much fun watching my daughter attack cardboard boxes and bag-straps like they stole her bottle...so much fun.
Later...much.
No.
One loss since the All-star break does not mean Cole Hamels is not dominant. It means he had a bad game...really, one bad inning. He shuts down the fourth, different ball game. Now, we'll see if he has what it takes to be a dominant pitcher...will he bounce back? I say yes.
Alright, now into cigars...Yesterday, I attended my first Blowin' Smoke Podcasst in a while...and it was a rare topic-based show. Anyone looking to smoke cigars on a limited budget because of this economy or now living on a fixed income should listen to this show. Jimmy Cohen of Klafters/Smoker Friendly and Jeff from Famous Cigars give their expert advice on the subjects...and since Jimmy was the one who assisted me with my first "official" cigar purchase, trust me when I say that the GURU knows his stuff.
Warning: There are F-bombs dropped on the show...if this offends you...cry...right now...there ya go.
It's so much fun watching my daughter attack cardboard boxes and bag-straps like they stole her bottle...so much fun.
Later...much.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Limited Production and Increased Production
So, while I daughter was taking a nap, I took part in a Bucanero Crew cigar...and I started to reminisce...I started to wish there was a Brick & Mortar that sold Bucanero cigars around here. Now, I found this box in the bottom of Penn-Ohio Cigars, and now and then, I'll purchase one. George, the proprietor, says they don't sell...and I can understand that. There are a lot of big boys in the business, and very few people will step out of their comfort zone to buy one...but hey, if you see any cigar made by Bucanero...pick it up. I definitely reccomend the "Salsa."
Anywho, my mind left that arena and moved to baseball. The Playoffs are coming up, and my Philadelphia Phillies are kicking ass and taking names...and I look back on earlier in the season, when they were shut out for a four-game series against the New York Mets...and couldn't hit...and something clicked with me as to why.
A team always plays to the skill-level and enthusiasm-level of it's leader...not it's best player, but the person who is perceived by the locker room to be in charge, after the coach. For the longest time, that was Bobby, "I'm Afraid of the Wall," Abreu...but when he was let go, it became a race between Jimmy "Streak" Rollins and Chase Utley...and even during their World Series year...it seemed that Utley was leaning to Rollins...
...however, two possibilities have sprung into my mind...and I'd like some feedback on this. Either...
1. Jimmy Rollins' injury + Placido Polanco + Wilson Valdez being a great defensive replacement for Rollins = Chase Utley and Polanco overruling Rollins.
or
2. Cole Hamels is actually the locker-room leader of that team.
I'm leaning towards 2...because Cole Hamels, since the All-Star Break, has been one of the top three pitchers in the Major Leagues...and since he's stepped it up, cut his hair a bit, and gone from hippie-surfer Cole back to World Series Winner Cole...the team has started hitting...and maybe that's because he would have lost his #2 pitcher spot to Oswalt if he didn't...but he's become an ace again...and I truly think that some of the guys, especially Ruiz, Werth, Victorino, and even Utley and Howard truly feed off of Cole Hamels.
I might be totally insane believing this...but when Cole is dominant, the Phillies Rotation is better, their Bullpen gets more rest for three starts instead of only two or even 1.5 starts...and the team wins.
Thoughts? Comments? Follow me and I'll listen.
Anywho, my mind left that arena and moved to baseball. The Playoffs are coming up, and my Philadelphia Phillies are kicking ass and taking names...and I look back on earlier in the season, when they were shut out for a four-game series against the New York Mets...and couldn't hit...and something clicked with me as to why.
A team always plays to the skill-level and enthusiasm-level of it's leader...not it's best player, but the person who is perceived by the locker room to be in charge, after the coach. For the longest time, that was Bobby, "I'm Afraid of the Wall," Abreu...but when he was let go, it became a race between Jimmy "Streak" Rollins and Chase Utley...and even during their World Series year...it seemed that Utley was leaning to Rollins...
...however, two possibilities have sprung into my mind...and I'd like some feedback on this. Either...
1. Jimmy Rollins' injury + Placido Polanco + Wilson Valdez being a great defensive replacement for Rollins = Chase Utley and Polanco overruling Rollins.
or
2. Cole Hamels is actually the locker-room leader of that team.
I'm leaning towards 2...because Cole Hamels, since the All-Star Break, has been one of the top three pitchers in the Major Leagues...and since he's stepped it up, cut his hair a bit, and gone from hippie-surfer Cole back to World Series Winner Cole...the team has started hitting...and maybe that's because he would have lost his #2 pitcher spot to Oswalt if he didn't...but he's become an ace again...and I truly think that some of the guys, especially Ruiz, Werth, Victorino, and even Utley and Howard truly feed off of Cole Hamels.
I might be totally insane believing this...but when Cole is dominant, the Phillies Rotation is better, their Bullpen gets more rest for three starts instead of only two or even 1.5 starts...and the team wins.
Thoughts? Comments? Follow me and I'll listen.
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