Monday, February 05, 2007

Super Sunday - Recap



Going in this was going to be a no lose situation for me.

If the Bears win, I'm happy for the home-team, my neighbors and friends will be happy, people around here were all geeked up, in spite of the recent zero degree weather we've been having.

If the Colts win, the phrase "It couldn't happen to a nicer guy" almost doesn't do it justice.

For Tony Dungy to win the Super Bowl, as one of the most well repected coaches in all of sports, and more importantly, the classiest and most dignified men in sports, you had to root for him to get his just due this time around. It puts to rest the phrase, "nice guys finish last" and may be a model for coaches personality and behavior in the future, both on and off the field. Maybe we can dream a little, but I'm sure old habits will die hard.

The best part of the game was the halftime show, featuring Prince. One of the best guitarists in history, Prince did not let the crowd down. I thought he belted it right out of the park. It was awesome to see "Purple Rain" played with purple back lighting in a driving rainstorm. How can it get any better? If I didn't know better, I'd say God wanted to jam with Prince. They could have delayed the game a little longer IMO and let Prince really get down some with one of his signature songs.

PRINCE IS *&^%$#@ AWESOME. There had to be cigarette lighters going off in living rooms all over the country. HAHA.

The second half of the game was almost anti-climactic. The Super Bowl commericals certainly were. That sound you may have heard in the background while you were watching the game, was a giant flushing down the toilet of all the advertisement dollars that went to waste producing some of that drivel. Most of them had to be recycled product, since I'm sure I've seen a lot of them before. Must be one of them there "paradigm shifts" in the ad industry. Oh well, who cares, really? I'm just mad that I held it in for some of that, could have busted a bladder or something. Pisses me off, no pun intended. Maybe this TIVO thing is here to stay after all.

Congrats to the Colts. Maybe next year, the right Manning will win the big one. I hope Eli doesn't go a day without hearing, "Why can't you be more like Peyton?" He'll either man-up and get better as a QB or go psycho or something and flame out. Either way the Giants can get serious and find a decent QB. Again to dream.....

The best thing about the game really is we are now one day closer to hearing the magic words, Pitchers and Catchers Report in x # of days......I need something like that to get through these @#$%^&* below zero Chicago days, either that or the SI Swimsuit issue. ;)~

Hell, who needs Punxsutawney Phil?

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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.