Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Drown by Junot Diaz
What is there to say about this book other than...ummm, what the hell is going on? I honestly do not at ALL want to read this one ever again because I, unlike other books I have read, did not want to read this ANYmore. Unless you are a person who is interested in the life of immigrants in their home land and their troubles in America, do not pick up this book. It may be because I usually read fiction stories and this one had a little bit too much non-fiction for me, either way this goes down on my list of dont ever read books. Half the time I was reading this book, I was sitting there and in awe at the fact that ANYONE could have written this, and much to my surprise, The Colorado Kid by Stephen King was topped as my all time WHAT THE HELL WERE THINKING book, basically I would rather read a book about a grandma stating how she planned on crossing the road without her grandsons assistance....
Sorry Diaz but thank god I was forced to read this for school!
Friday, December 12, 2008
My Feelings on Recent Events
So let me get this straight... Cole Hamels wants to bitch and moan about how Jose Reyes showboats, when his own shortstop Jimmy Rollins began the "real" tension between the Phillies and the Mets by claiming their team as the team to beat. Well how about a taste of your own medicine, it is not showboating. When a player with as much energy as Reyes does something that immediately affects the game, he expresses how he feels as he is going around the bases. The fans of the Mets love it, so all because the Phillie players along with a select handful take offense to it, Reyes is supposed to stop. No, reyes continue doing what you are doing. But please do showboat Twice as much now during Phillie Met games. At Citi Field, I will be watching so give me something besides our newest acquisitions in the bullpen to cheer about.
So the era of Heilman is finally at an end. Sadly, we had to end the era of Smith, a side armer that I had become fond of during clutch games, but we got Putz for it. So we got rid of Carp who had ALOT of trouble hitting lefties, Chavez who will be missed, Smith who will be equally missed, and a couple of let downs in our minor league system. That is perfectly fine with me. To be honest I am happy that we did not get rid of Schoeneweis. I have gotten used to him way too much. He may usually mess up during the first half of the season, but the second half he becomes somewhat of the Johan in the bullpen. So I will take a second half surge over a first half one hit wonder anytime.
What is with the Yankees and Mets? They seem to be comparing a little too much. First the Mets sign K-Rod on the 9th then the Yanks sign CC. Then the Mets sign JJ. Now the Yanks want Mike Cameron, a former Met. Also, they want to resign Pettite where the Mets want to resign Perez and Martinez. My own opinion, let martinez go his way from us. And after being in attendance at the last game of the season last year, I am SICK and TIRED of lefties blowing our season. First, Glavine then Perez. Say what you want about how Perez had an ok start, but I just do not see myself wanting to watch Perez anymore. He has to be the most bipolar pitcher out there. One day he can be like an ace of a team then the next start he seems like Pelfrey during his early days. Something has got to give, and it is definitely not 60 million for 5 years.
Let me conclude by saying this. When Hamels went on the air on the METS' radio station to state that we "were" choke artists, I am fine with that. But he then said that we will continue to be that until we prove him (the Phillies) wrong. OK, I really hope that in the 19 games we play the phillies that they can secure a lead by the 8th inning because K-Rod will be dominating the 9th. And Putz will be a great 1-2 punch to go along with him. But how about this, we now have a 1-2-3 punch in Sean Green, Putz, and K-Rod. Boy, it is beginning to look alot like 06 all over again.
Machochip's Intern Renato Checks Out The K-Rod Induction Ceremony A Little Early Yesterday
[Ed Note: Renato Vitale is Machochip’s new intern. We’ll introduce him formally tomorrow, but today we wanted to run his first hand experience of introducing new Mets reliever Francisco Rodriguez to the Big Apple. Enjoy!]
It’s a rainy early December day, and as most people headed off to work, I was on my was down to CitiField to pay for the remaining amount of my season ticket bill. This is my third year now with season tickets to the Mets, and each year I have gone to the offices to drop off the check, each time something amazing happening. Well it turns out this year, not only did I get to check out the new stadium from a distance, I was also able to “look” at K-Rod.
I say that because they wouldn’t allow me to take absolutely any pictures of him. Apparently, the Mets organization for some reason did not want people knowing that Francisco Rodriguez was in New York. I though that maybe they would want it for themselves and boy was I right. At around 11pm later that same night, I received emails of an article welcoming K-Rod and of a video. But still, I was there during K-Rods tour when a much of the press weren’t.
As I was waiting for the elevator to take me to the third floor where the season ticket sales are based, Mets owner Jeff Wilpon passed by me. My father shook his hand as well as myself, and behind him was none other than K-Rod. Now, as I told him, he is not much taller than Billy. But he sure will overfill Billy’s boots as the new Mets closer. But K-Rod chose to talk as little as possible, and that meaning he spoke only in smiles.
Another thing I’m pretty sure of is that Jeff pointed out that in New York, fans will hassle the crap out of you if you do something wrong. So there has to be some kind of an escape route for the likes of Heilman or Schoeneweis. All depending, of course, if either of the two return. Still, the bullpen was heckled so much last year, that Jeff had to take it into consideration for the mound to sink down underground for the secret passageway that leads out of CitiField. Maybe they won’t need it if GM Omar Minaya’s plans all work out and they don’t blow it again down the stretch.
We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans. We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. As you can imagine, every day we have and continue to talk with other clubs about potential trades and with free agents to make the first year at Citi Field something special. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans.
Straight from the mouth of Omar Minaya himself. I have to admit though, his off-season resume is better than any other GM in the MLB today. He went from Martinez to Beltran to Billy to Johan and now to K-Rod. So now we sit and wait, hoping Omar pulls another magic player out of his bag of tricks. Rodriguez will wear number 75 as a Met and has already gotten the tour of Citi Field. Now all that’s left is to find that damn secret passageway!
you can check it out here:
http://machochip.com/2008/12/machochips-intern-renato-checks-out-the-krod-induction-ceremony-a-little-early-yesterday.php
It’s a rainy early December day, and as most people headed off to work, I was on my was down to CitiField to pay for the remaining amount of my season ticket bill. This is my third year now with season tickets to the Mets, and each year I have gone to the offices to drop off the check, each time something amazing happening. Well it turns out this year, not only did I get to check out the new stadium from a distance, I was also able to “look” at K-Rod.
I say that because they wouldn’t allow me to take absolutely any pictures of him. Apparently, the Mets organization for some reason did not want people knowing that Francisco Rodriguez was in New York. I though that maybe they would want it for themselves and boy was I right. At around 11pm later that same night, I received emails of an article welcoming K-Rod and of a video. But still, I was there during K-Rods tour when a much of the press weren’t.
As I was waiting for the elevator to take me to the third floor where the season ticket sales are based, Mets owner Jeff Wilpon passed by me. My father shook his hand as well as myself, and behind him was none other than K-Rod. Now, as I told him, he is not much taller than Billy. But he sure will overfill Billy’s boots as the new Mets closer. But K-Rod chose to talk as little as possible, and that meaning he spoke only in smiles.
Another thing I’m pretty sure of is that Jeff pointed out that in New York, fans will hassle the crap out of you if you do something wrong. So there has to be some kind of an escape route for the likes of Heilman or Schoeneweis. All depending, of course, if either of the two return. Still, the bullpen was heckled so much last year, that Jeff had to take it into consideration for the mound to sink down underground for the secret passageway that leads out of CitiField. Maybe they won’t need it if GM Omar Minaya’s plans all work out and they don’t blow it again down the stretch.
We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans. We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. As you can imagine, every day we have and continue to talk with other clubs about potential trades and with free agents to make the first year at Citi Field something special. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans.
Straight from the mouth of Omar Minaya himself. I have to admit though, his off-season resume is better than any other GM in the MLB today. He went from Martinez to Beltran to Billy to Johan and now to K-Rod. So now we sit and wait, hoping Omar pulls another magic player out of his bag of tricks. Rodriguez will wear number 75 as a Met and has already gotten the tour of Citi Field. Now all that’s left is to find that damn secret passageway!
you can check it out here:
http://machochip.com/2008/12/machochips-intern-renato-checks-out-the-krod-induction-ceremony-a-little-early-yesterday.php
Thursday, December 11, 2008
I was there and you weren't
So it’s a rainy early December day and people are home drinking their hot cocoa, sitting by the fire, listening to another wonderful speech from President Franklin Roosevelt. Now if that is the case, you truly must have lost your mind because there hasn’t been a "fireside chat" since the 40’s. Anyway, my day was spent traveling to CitiField to pay for the remaining amount of my season ticket bill.
This is my third year now with season tickets to the Mets, and each year I have gone to the offices to drop off the check, each time something amazing happening. Well it turns out this year, not only did I get to check out the new stadium from a distance, I was also able to "look" at K-Rod. I say that because they would not allow me to take absolutely any pictures of him. As I was waiting for the elevator to take me to the third floor where the season ticket sales are based, Jeff Wilpon passed by me. My father shook his hand as well as myself, and behind him was none other than K-rod. Now, as I told him, he is not much taller than Billy. But he sure will overfill Billy’s boots as the new Mets closer. But K-Rod chose to talk as little as possible, and that meaning he spoke only in smiles.
So, to get to the point, the Mets organization for some reason did not want people knowing that Francisco Rodriguez was in New York. I though that maybe they would want it for themselves and boy was I right. At around 11pm later that same night, I received emails of an article welcoming K-Rod and of a video. But still, I was there during K-Rods tour when alot of people weren't. Antoher thing I am pretty sure of is that Jeff pointed out that in New York, fans will hassle the crap out of you if you do something wrong. So there has to be some kind of an escape route for the likes of Heilman or Schoeneweis. All depending, of course, if either of the two return. Still, the bullpen was heckled so much last year, that Jeff had to take it into consideration for the mound to sink down underground for the secret passageway that leads out of CitiField.
We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. As you can imagine, every day we have and continue to talk with other clubs about potential trades and with free agents to make the first year at Citi Field something special. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans
We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. As you ca. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans. We are far from done and our staff continues to work tirelessly to strengthen our entire roster. As you can imagine, every day we have and continue to talk with other clubs about potential trades and with free agents to make the first year at Citi Field something special. The off-season is still young and we have ambitious plans.
Straight from the mouth of Omar Minaya himself. I have to admit though, his off-season resume is better than any other GM in the MLB today. He went from Martinez to Beltran to Billy to Johan and now to K-Rod. So now we sit and wait, hoping Omar pulls another magic player out of his bag of tricks. Rodriguez will wear number 75 as a Met and has already gotten the tour of Citi Field. Now all that’s left is to find that damn secret passageway!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Highly Anticipated Super “Plate" Party Announced For Tampa
It’s February 1, 2009, and all you can think of doing is going to your friend’s house to watch his huge HDTV, eat some chips, and get ready for the Super Bowl. Right?
Wrong? Your going to the exclusive Club 009 party in Tampa. You will be joining the greats like Marcus Allen, Jim Brown, Tony Dorsett, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Doug Williams and Jerry Rice, and not-so-greats like Jesse Palmer. The latter two will be hosting the event, which is brought to us jointly by PrimeSport and DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment.
“Our expertise is high-end, high-energy, and highly-unforgettable parties and event experiences,” says Sharyn Outtrim, spokesperson for RazorGator and PrimeSport. “Our guests keep coming back to our events because they know they will enjoy memorable up close and personal encounters with other game goers and high-profile celebrities.”
Well, that does sound oh so great, but how about the “high-end, high-energy, and highly-unforgettable” party you either have at your house or another friend has at theirs. Last year, I had a “Super Bowl” party with mostly Jets fans. Watching Eli and co. stampede all over the Patriots in the last four minutes of the game was by far the most high-energy moment that we will never forget, even if there was one Patriots fan in attendance.
Now, now…do not jump to conclusions. Even though there will be many NFL ex-players in attendance, and it will be held on the same day as the Super Bowl, and it will be held just three blocks away from Raymond James stadium, do not expect this to be a party for the “Super Bowl.” Cause if you say it is, the NFL gets the lawyers out. Therefore,it is by no means affiliated with the NFL, its just a bunch of grumpy old angry guys who used to play some football. I mean, it is a “possibility” if you buy the hospitality package that you will be able to attend the Super Bowl in person. But this is by no means a “Super Bowl Party.”
To avoid the lawsuit, the organizers should call it the Super “Plate” party. We all know that at restaurants first comes the soup on a bowl, then the meal on the plate. So what comes before the Super Bowl? A party for the Super Bowl but not at all affiliated with the NFL! Right?
But if you were a Raiders fan who grew up watching some of these players and have all hopes of attending this party on the day of the Super Bowl, and wish to watch some football as well, then go to www.razorgator.com or www.primesport.com to purchase a ticket or two to this Super “Plate” party. Prices start at $495 for a pass or $2,350 to $9,400 for a package which can, according to the announcement, include hotel rooms, Club 009 party tickets, 24-hour concierge service, shuttles, daily breakfast, transportation to and from the game and, of course, tickets to the game at a variety of price points and positions.
I don’t like the uncertainty of that “can.” It leaves open the possibility that the hotel room could actually be a truck stop, the concierge service could be a bunch of convicts trying to clean themselves up, the shuttles and transportation will more likely be cheese buses, and the daily breakfast will include of frozen waffles, expired milk, and graham crackers.
Wrong? Your going to the exclusive Club 009 party in Tampa. You will be joining the greats like Marcus Allen, Jim Brown, Tony Dorsett, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Doug Williams and Jerry Rice, and not-so-greats like Jesse Palmer. The latter two will be hosting the event, which is brought to us jointly by PrimeSport and DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment.
“Our expertise is high-end, high-energy, and highly-unforgettable parties and event experiences,” says Sharyn Outtrim, spokesperson for RazorGator and PrimeSport. “Our guests keep coming back to our events because they know they will enjoy memorable up close and personal encounters with other game goers and high-profile celebrities.”
Well, that does sound oh so great, but how about the “high-end, high-energy, and highly-unforgettable” party you either have at your house or another friend has at theirs. Last year, I had a “Super Bowl” party with mostly Jets fans. Watching Eli and co. stampede all over the Patriots in the last four minutes of the game was by far the most high-energy moment that we will never forget, even if there was one Patriots fan in attendance.
Now, now…do not jump to conclusions. Even though there will be many NFL ex-players in attendance, and it will be held on the same day as the Super Bowl, and it will be held just three blocks away from Raymond James stadium, do not expect this to be a party for the “Super Bowl.” Cause if you say it is, the NFL gets the lawyers out. Therefore,it is by no means affiliated with the NFL, its just a bunch of grumpy old angry guys who used to play some football. I mean, it is a “possibility” if you buy the hospitality package that you will be able to attend the Super Bowl in person. But this is by no means a “Super Bowl Party.”
To avoid the lawsuit, the organizers should call it the Super “Plate” party. We all know that at restaurants first comes the soup on a bowl, then the meal on the plate. So what comes before the Super Bowl? A party for the Super Bowl but not at all affiliated with the NFL! Right?
But if you were a Raiders fan who grew up watching some of these players and have all hopes of attending this party on the day of the Super Bowl, and wish to watch some football as well, then go to www.razorgator.com or www.primesport.com to purchase a ticket or two to this Super “Plate” party. Prices start at $495 for a pass or $2,350 to $9,400 for a package which can, according to the announcement, include hotel rooms, Club 009 party tickets, 24-hour concierge service, shuttles, daily breakfast, transportation to and from the game and, of course, tickets to the game at a variety of price points and positions.
I don’t like the uncertainty of that “can.” It leaves open the possibility that the hotel room could actually be a truck stop, the concierge service could be a bunch of convicts trying to clean themselves up, the shuttles and transportation will more likely be cheese buses, and the daily breakfast will include of frozen waffles, expired milk, and graham crackers.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Highly Anticipated Super “Plate” Party Announced to take Place in Tampa
It’s February 1 2009, and all you can think of doing is going to your friend’s house to watch his huge HD TV, eat some chips, and watch the Super Bowl. Right?
Wrong? Your going to the exclusive club 009 party in Tampa. You will be joining the likes of Marcus Allen, Jim Brown, Tony Dorsett, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Doug Williams, Jerry Rice, and Jesse Palmer. The latter two will be hosting the event which is brought to us in part by PrimeSport as well as DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment.
"Our expertise is high-end, high-energy, and highly-unforgettable parties and event experiences," says Sharyn Outtrim, spokesperson for RazorGator and PrimeSport. "Our guests keep coming back to our events because they know they will enjoy memorable up close and personal encounters with other game goers and high-profile celebrities."
Well, that does sound oh so great, but how about the "high-end, high-energry, and highly-unforgettable" party you either have at your house or another friend has at theirs. Last year, I had a "Super Bowl" party with mostly Jets fans. Watching Eli and co. stampede all over the Patriots in the last 4 minutes of the game was by far the most high-energy moment that we will never forget, even if there was one Patriots fan in attendance.
Now, now…do not jump to conclusions. All because there will be many NFL ex-players in attendance, although it will be held on the same day as the Super Bowl, and it will be held just three blocks away from Raymond James stadium, do not expect this to be a party for the Super Bowl. It is by no means affiliated with the NFL, just a bunch of grumpy old angry guys who used to play some football. I mean, it is a "possibility" if you buy the hospitality package that you will be able to attend the Super Bowl in person. But this is by no means a Super Bowl Party.
Since the companies as well as the hosts do not wish to be sued by the NFL, they should call it the Super "Plate" party. We all know that at restaurants first comes the soup on a bowl, then the meal on the plate. So what comes before the Super Bowl, a party for the Super Bowl but not at all affiliated with the NFL.
But if you were a Raiders fan who grew up watching some of these players and have all hopes of attending this party on the day of the Super Bowl, and wish to watch some football as well, then go to www.razorgator.com or www.primesport.com to purchase a ticket or two to this Super "Plate" party. Prices start at $495 for a pass or $2,350 to $9,400 for a package which can include hotel rooms, Club 009 party tickets, 24-hour concierge service, shuttles, daily breakfast, transportation to and from the game and, of course, tickets to the game at a variety of price points and positions. Now be aware that the hotel room will probably be a truck stop, the concierge service will be a bunch of convicts trying to clean themselves up, the shuttles and transportation will most likely be cheese buses, and the daily breakfast will include of frozen waffles, expired milk, and gram crackers. Now if you are still very intrigued and have enough money, then do buy the package to see two of the best teams this season square off.
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