Quiz
Is it centripetal or centrifugal motion?
Her hands are playing whack-a-mole on my crotch.
I inch under my desk. Her hands are huge.
I gulp. I’m going to fail Physics.
and
Escape Plan
She plops onto my bed. Luckily, I’m bored.
I put my hands on her knee caps, my lips
over hers. Her tongue slides down my
throat. I bite it, hard.
It's long johns weather. I want to stay at home and eat paninis and soups all day, and read and write. i started to outline a story on the bus yesterday, and later expanded on it at night. It all relates to my future baseball centric chapbook (possible mini novel?) One idea was a jumping off Field of Dreams. Instead of it being set in a corn field, it will be in a forest, much like the forest in the burning of the bat. I want the focus to be about the origins of baseball, (particularly the diamond) being as if it was almost Stonehenge-like. i also like the idea of greek gods being behind the creation of baseball. Zeus sitting up in the clouds, would throw down thunderbolts that would burst open mighty oaks. The splinters would become the first baseball bats. I don't want to give too much more away; it's still developing.
A couple of nights ago I was googling to see if anyone had a blog name similar to mine. I couldn't find any, but I did find an interesting article about Ted Williams. It said that Ted Williams could smell the seams of the ball and the bat burning upon contact. I've heard that Williams could see the ball hitting the bat, but i cant fathom the senses it takes to smell stitches hitting bat. Of course, Williams was the last player to hit .400, and it while it isn't impossible, I believe it is the modern day equivalent of a pitcher winning 300 games.
Since I'm on the topic of baseball, I might as well talk about the off season. This may be the most important off season in White Sox history, even more so than the perfect off season leading to the '05 season. With Paul Konerko and A.J. as free agents, the White Sox must make the right decision to sign them both, but more importantly, Konerko. With last year's debacle (in some fan's eyes) of not re signing Thome, they must do the right thing and resign the face of their organization. I would argue that Konerko has done more for this organization than Frank Thomas. Konerko, if signed, could eventually break more than a few of the Big Hurt's records. Konerko is 90 home runs, about 300 hits and about 310 RBI behind the Big Hurt. If Konerko gets the four year contract he wants and deserves, he could come close to breaking some of those records: the hits and RBI and maybe the home runs, if he has a 3 more 25 ish home run season and then the change for his final year. He is only 34, he is one the most underrated defensive first basemen in the A.L, and not only is the captain, but also has done so much for numerous charities during his years here.
While Konerko is the captain, A.J. leads the pitching staff. The way he has handled Danks and Floyd the last three seasons has been incredible. A.J. doesn't catch Buehrle often (A.J. does need his rest, and it sometimes falls on those days) but with him working with Coop, they commandeer the best pitching staff in baseball. It will only better next year. Even if Peavy misses a month or so, that means more Chris Sale, and we will have Edwin Jackson for a full season. Our one through five is the best in baseball, and A.J. needs to be catching them. He did have a little bit of an offensive slump last season, but he has constinently hit for average throughout his career, and more importantly does all the little things right. He is a great base runner, in terms of being aware, not speed, can bunt guys over, has stepped up when put in the two hole, and lives up the mantra of being the guy that all other teams hate, but is loved by his own teammates.
I will question my loyalty as a Sox fan if they let both Konerko and A.J. go. I won't understand if reasoning if they let Konerko go as well. Who will replace him? they are not in a rebuilding phase with the pitching staff they have. I do not want to see Dayan Viciedo take over Konerko's spot (I do however want to see Brent Morel get a chance over Teahen). There are no other free agent first basemen who can replace Konerko. Dunn? No way. Not for the money he wants. He strikes out too much, and isn't a good first baseman. Lyle Overbay? No thank you. Berkman or Johnson? Yankee rejects. Derek Lee? Hah. The only reasonable replacements for Konerko would be Pujols or Adrian Gonzalez. I know that is wishful thinking, and both players are superior to Konerko, but both are will be free agents in '12ish and on struggling teams. Could a sign and trade of Konerko, Floyd and some good prospects bring in one of those two. I don't think so, but never underestimate Trader Kenny.
The same could be said for A.J. I don't think the Sox believe Tyler Flowers is their catcher of the future because if he was, he would have played much more last season. More importantly who can replace what A.J. does? Varitek? No way. His offensive numbers for the last few years have been horrible, worse than A.J. was slumping. Miguel Olivio? Nope, because he isn't as good as A.J. and resigning would mean Kenny admitting it was a mistake to trade him in the first place- which it seemed like at the time, until they signed A.J. Russell Martin? Maybe. He slumped offensively last year before getting hurt, but who knows if he'll end up on the market. He has always been known for his hustle, but personality wise, I like the fact that A.J. complements Konerko. I know A.J. isn't known for throwing out base stealers, but he knows how to handle this pitching staff.
With the Sox surplus of starting pitching, I could see them trading Danks or Floyd for a hitter. I wouldn't have a problem with it, unless it involves the Royals. Kenny, no more trades with Royals. I would like the Sox to sign both Konerko and A.J. and i would love to see Jayson Werth. If Quentin and Floyd have to be moved to have enough money for Werth so be it. If Konkero and A.J. are resigned, are infield is set, even with the raise Alexi deserves (Jeter didn't deserve the Golden Glove, but I do admire him for being with Minka Kelly) and should get. A.J., Konerko, Beckham, Alexi, and a combination of Morel, Vizquez, Teahen and Dayan sounds like a good infield to me. Rios and Pierre in the outfield. I would like to see Werth and Quentin, but I don't think that's possible. If they just resign the two, all the need to worry about is getting another arm for the bullpen.
Jenks mostly like will be let go, and Linebrink can not be trusted anymore. if Sale starts, or Pena does, they will be tired. Also, Sale isn't used to pitching that much. He straight out of college. Santos hasn't been pitching long either. The Sox need to not only resign Putz, but someone as well, a former closer perhaps, to step in if Thornton. I wouldn't mind the Sox signing Jenks: he has played well for them, and was so important during the '05 season. I do thin their relationship is behind repair, and the only way he would help the Sox would be if he would be their partial closer, which I think would cause more problems. When he was struggling and Ozzie went to a closer by committee, that was when their bullpen was the strongest. But, that situation is like playing with fire. Eventually someone will be the most dominant, and egos will be bruised.
That is enough for tonight. I am officially caught up on the Office. I have start watching Parks and Rec and have been enjoying it. I picked up the McSweeney's issue staring Hannah Pittard (cool DePaul Professor). The librarian had trouble scanning it; it was complexly wrapped. When I got a chance to open, I found in one of the sleeves, short stories on playing cards. I think the stories were about all the cards in a deck. looked pretty cool. I got my coat and shoes in the mail a few days ago. I'll post pictures of them shortly. I also cleaned my room today, and straightened out my movie and book shelves, after adding the new ones that came in the mail.
I will also post pics of my Christmas tree!
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