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Let me first take the opportunity in welcoming back faithful FANTALYTICS readers to another exciting season of the palm sweating, mind numbing, panic attack inducing decisions that we all love (and sometimes end up hating…) to make in fantasy baseball. I would also like to welcome aboard any FANTALYTICS “virgins” that may be skimming the pages for the first time. With most teams’ spring training just around the corner; as pitchers and catchers start reporting as early as Feb. 17, it’s time to dig in for another 162 game schedule of rollercoaster fun!

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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Well, the wait is over…A Frankie “K-Rod” Rodriguez bobblehead (Ebay LINK) has been selected to adorn our 2010 Bobblehead Daze blog.

2010 Bobblehead DazeYep - Bobblehead Daze gets a little makeover today as we continue to bring you plenty of 2010 baseball bobblehead information in addition to plenty of Fantasy Baseball advice and chat.

Do you like the K-rod selection?

Is the New York Mets K-Rod Bobblehead better - or worse than our 2009 Daric Barton Bobblehead picture?

We liked the energy conveyed in the design of the Mets closer bobble – and since we’d already had a MLB Starting Pitcher Bobblehead (Zach Duke in 2008) and a MiLB batter (Sacramento Rivercats - Daric Barton in 2009) we figured it was time we featured a solid reliever – so why not one of the better closers in the game!

Any suggestions on which bobblehead WaiverSharks editor Scott Woodall should have featured this year?

Send your suggestions to: scott@waiversharks.com

By Scott Woodall

Save Better Off Ted 

“If you’ve never heard of Project Jabberwocky it’s probably because of the tepid time slot ABC’s cult TV show Better off Ted has been saddled with during its first and second seasons.”

Last week I promised my wife I was going to write a short article that discussed the ABC television comedy Better off Ted - and just how fantastic it is. It has become one of our favorite shows to watch of late, right up there with Dexter and The Office, and yet surprisingly it has still not been picked up for a third season.

C’mon ABC. Just because Modern Family has become a huge hit doesn’t mean you should ignore the obvious charms of Better off Ted. Surely there’s room for a half hour of BOT next season?

Portia del Rossi - Save Better Off TedIf Better off Ted ends up cancelled after two seasons, it would be an absolute travesty. I found Season One to be VERY good – especially if you dig fast paced, quirky comedies. BOT the second season has only gotten Better (off Ted) with nearly every witty line in each episode being a well crafted zinger!

Sadly, Better off Ted’s biggest nemesis hasn’t been the quality of the writing or acting – but rather a weak time slot that hasn’t managed to garner significant ratings since BOT premiered March 18th 2009.

Dr. Bhamba - Save Better Off TedToo bad, because the entire leading cast is dynamite. Portia del Rossi in particular may even bring home some Emmy hardware if this show is allowed to continue to grow. Even actors with smaller roles, like Veridian Dynamics Dr. Bhamba played hilariously by Maz Jobrani have really turned this show up a few more notches this past season.

So please ABC, don’t prematurely axe a sure fire hit, albeit perhaps “cult” TV show in the making! BOT fans appear to be growing through Social Media groups like Twitter and Facebook each week as the show, to this layman at least, appears to be growing some serious legs!

Note to ABC executives who make tough decisions: If you don’t save Better off Ted you may end up working on Project Jabberwocky next season.

You do know what Project Jabberwocky is don’t you?

Here’s another great link to a Better off Ted featured article I recently read in the Chicago Tribune that much more eloquently discusses the true merits of BOT - and why ABC needs to save Better off Ted.

And this link will take you to an online petition site called Go Petition where you can let your voice be heard to help save Better off Ted.

Megan FoxWe’ll get down to the more serious Fantasy Baseball 2010 Sleepers and Keepers blogs soon enough guys – I promise! And yes 2010 Pickups of the Week will be posted every week beginning later on this spring.

Keep in mind fellas – it is mid January. Can the archival data and statistics that we compile here at WaiverSharks - or ANY other Fantasy Baseball website in the Continental US, or Canada for that matter - really predict jack shite on January 17th?

Oh sure, we can prognosticate a few early projections, and we’d be sure to do a post season chest pump pointing out our successful “Winter Guesses” (While not mentioning any BAD ideas like taking the Rangers Chris Davis in the 5th round in 2009 *sigh*)

Babe RuthBut - really, c’mon - Until Pitchers and Catchers report to Spring Training – it’s a real tough tour of duty to figure out whose gonna be the Fantasy Baseball answer to your prayers in 2010. So, this year I’m sticking with the idea that we wait until at least Babe Ruth’s Birthday (February 6th) before I start the annual preseason suggestions.

Yes, I’m just as eager as anyone to talk some 2010 Fantasy Sleepers, and sure I’ll maybe chime in with a couple thoughts I have. But let’s save the serious draft day decision making until AFTER the ground hog & his blasted shadow unknowingly pisses us all off yet again! Six more weeks of this?!?!

AvatarI’d rather listen to a group of nerdy amateur film critics who thinks they could make a better movie than Avatar. 4 part memo to nerdy Avatar haters: You can’t. You won’t. Move on.

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I visited GroovyTs.com and fooled around with some T-shirt ideas I’ve had in mind for decades! The custom t-shirt designer only took a couple seconds to load, but the color and style varieties were amazing! They have t-shirts, hoodies, even underwear....I can think of a few great lines to put on a pair of boxers...Especially as a gag gift!

The simple to use Custom T-shirt Designer on GroovyTs.com only took me a few minutes to figure out, and I made some pretty cool custom shirts (even one as a Valentine's Day surprise for my wife)! You can choose from thousands of available designs, add up to five lines of text in various fonts, upload your own pictures (imagine the mother's day possibilities there), and put them on any one of a huge selection of apparel items.....pretty cool!

I figured it might also be kind of fun during this coming summer's T-shirt wearing season to stir up some controversy while playing a little pick-up hardball at our local baseball diamond.

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Sexy Calendars on eBay!Happy New Year! As our Alice Goodwin 2010 Calendar reminds us - 2009 is a thing of the past! However, hopefully you read our December 1st/2009 blog on what we felt were some of the best SGA bobbleheads offered up to fans attending 2009 Minor League games – and you know that we are awarding what we felt were the years BEST BOBBLEHEADS with our very own bobble awards.

If you're not familiar with The Bobblies, here you go!

Now, it’s time to end 2009 with a quick run down of what we liked from the BIG Leagues, as far as bobblehead giveaways go from this past year.

Once again we’ve pumped our list up to the highest level any Spinal Tap Marshall Stack could ever muster. Yes folks, this list - like all others we provide - goes up to eleven!

Tim Lincecum BobbleheadClearly - The San Francisco Giants had some of the best MLB bobbles in 2009! It is obviously reflected in our list as SF Giants bobbleheads appear no less then three times! We would have seen them even more had we decided to rank the 1st MLB Tim Lincecum Bobblehead, or any of the various Lou Seal Bobbleheads the Giants gave out in 2009.

A few bobblehead downers we saw in 2009 were the Victor Martinez Bobbleheadhanded out by the Cleveland Indians. There was nothing physically wrong with the appearance of the 2009 V-mart bobblehead, but the fact that the tribe had just traded Victor to the Red Sox at the trade deadline – made collecting the catchers bobble at the gates of Progressive Field the very next night a bitter pill to swallow.

We were also let down by the “actual size” of the 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Bobbleheads. The marketing folks at Tropicana Field selected some interesting players to immortalize in poly resin – but then made the likes of James Shields, Scott Kazmir, Carl Crawford, and Dioner Navarroall borderline mini bobbles?! This is just our opinion – but putting it blunt - mini bobbleheads…well…suck! We’d rather have a few less bobbles if it’s a cost thang. But make them at least 6” or taller.

Anyways – enough bobble grumbling! After all we shouldn’t be complaining when some teams like the Colorado Rockies, and the Kansas City Royals to name just a few – didn’t offer up ANY SGA bobbleheadsin 2009.

Here are a few teams that did – and the ones we particularly liked the BEST in 2009:

1) Frankie Rodriguez Bobblehead- New York Mets 9/6/09

Frankie Rodriguez BobbleheadThere is always room to debate why something was #1. But get a hold of a 2009 K-rod bobblehead– and you’ll have to agree – he exudes PURE ENERGY! Dropped down to one victorious knee, with his right fist pumped proudly in the air – and his jaw opened wider then a Peter Benchley novel, this bobblehead captured the Mets closer to a tee! In fact - we adored this SGA so much we intend on using the “Citi Kid” for our upcoming 2010 Bobblehead Daze Blog logo!

2) Manny Pacquiao Bobblehead- San Francisco Giants 4/21/09

Pac man now owns more belts then Ex-Tiger Craig Monroe – and he never stole any of them! (Three years later – and we still find MLB players petty theft – pretty funny.) But now thanks to the San Francisco Giants, the famous Mexican boxer has himself a bobblehead. My wife thinks this one is a little bit on the creepy side – perhaps that’s why I like it so much!

3) Frank Howard Bobblehead - Washington Nationals 8/22/09

Long before there was Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas there was Frank “Hondo” Howard. This adjoining bobble to the current Nationals slugger Adam Dunn was a classy SGA that undoubtedly had Dads and Grand Dads throughout the D.C. area explaining how the 6’8” 275lb former Senators slugger use to punish the ball.

4) Josh Hamilton Bobblehead- Texas Rangers 5/16/09

Josh Hamilton BobbleheadJosh Hamilton had a rough 2009 season mired with injuries. Although the tattooed turnaround story was mildly deflated last season – the Texas Rangers produced a sharp looking bobble head dollof the kid some refer to simply as “The Natural.”

5) Brian Wilson Bobblehead- San Francisco Giants 7/12/09

This one’s for you Mr. Marinbach! As mentioned, the San Francisco Giants franchise put some thought into the designing of this year’s crop of bobblehead offerings. And they did a real nice job on “Lying in bed with Brian Wilson” who was yet another tatted up bobbleheadthat bared a terrific likeness to the player the promo was made after.

6) Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn Bobblehead- Cleveland Indians 6/15/09

The Indians pay homage to one of baseballs better comedies, and most memorable characters - Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn - played exquisitely by a young Two and a Half Men star - Charlie Sheen.

7) Carlos Santana Bobblehead- San Francisco Giants 8/25/09

Carlos Santana BobbleheadThe Giants complete a Bobblies Tri-fecta with this cool limited edition interactive bobblehead of legendary musician Carlos Santana. The musical bobble had select fans dancing to Oye Como all night long on Latino Heritage Night at At&T Park .

8) Ozzie Smith Bobblehead- St. Louis Cardinals 10/2/09

A bobblehead of the Wizard of Oz posed standing upright would not have done the amazing defensive prowess of the former Cards star justice. Instead the Ozzie Smith bobbleheadcapped off a fantastic bobblehead season on October 2nd with a stretched out diving catch.

9) Paws Bobblehead- Detroit Tigers 9/13/09 (Mascot)

There were not very many Major League Mascot Bobbleheads this past year – but the Tigers gave the kids something to cheer about with a long overdue bobblehead of Comerica Parks friendly Tiger Mascot – “Paws”.

10) Arnold Palmer Bobblehead- Pittsburgh Pirates 9/8/09

Arnold Palmer BobbleheadBuccos fans had little to cheer about once again in 2009, with their 17th consecutive losing season – but a tip of the hat goes to the Pirates folk who did decide to release an attractive bobblehead of legendary professional golfer, & Pennsylvania native - Arnold Palmer that commemorated the 80th birthday of “The King.”

11) Cito Gaston Bobblehead– Toronto Blue Jays - Flex Pack Ticket Package

An honorable mention goes to the Toronto Blue Jays for their neat “Then and Now” dual bobble of Cito Gaston(BTW…Making dual bobbles slightly smaller is okay – because you’re getting twice the fun!) Unfortunately, we couldn’t list the Cito Gaston bobblehead because it was ONLY given out to fans that purchased a special Flex Pack ticket package. Therefore it was technically not a Stadium Giveaway.

 
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

She HulkAfter much deliberation here is a list of our favorite Bobblehead Stadium Giveaways from Minor League Baseball this past season. All of these cool SGA bobbles could make any true bobblehead collector greener than She Hulkwith envy!

1) St. Paul Saints - Al Franken/Norm Coleman ReCount Bobblehead

Al Franken - Norm Coleman ReCount BobbleheadSome choices for this list were difficult – but choosing a MiLB Bobblehead put out from the Saint Paul Saints franchise is seldom a tough call. They have been entertaining us with edgy and somewhat offbeat bobbles for years!

Whether it was the previous year’s infamous Larry Craig Bobble Foot bobble

Or a “Kevin Bacon” (Pig) Bobble, or the Saints co-owner Bill Murray Bobble, the St Paul Saints have ALWAYS provided us with what the hobby needs more of: FUN and creative bobble heads that will be cherished conversation pieces for years to come!

So, it gives me great pleasure to announce the Al Franken and Norm Coleman spinning head “Re” Count Bobble” takes First Place in Bobblehead Daze first annual Bobblies Awards!

2) Bernie Brewer - Fang Bobblehead- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Bernie Brewer - Fang BobbleheadWe are giving two enthusiastic Thumbs up to Bernie and Fang! Yeah, I’m a sucker for Dual Bobbleheads. Like the saying goes – Two heads are better than one, right? So, when this Mascot Dualie was awarded to fans while the snow was barely melted back in April 2009 it was love at first sight! The colors are bright, and what could be more uplifting than a MiLB Mascot (Fang) shaking the hand of his mustachioed MLB Brother, Bernie Brewer?!

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Now, that the World Series has come to a titillating end…

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By the way - Who won?

Oh, the New York Yankees…Wow, shocking!

All that’s left to wrap up the 2009 MLB season is the multitude of annual baseball awards.

We had planned to chime in on who we felt was deserving of both the American, and National League Rookie of the Year. But, for one thing, the boobs we are - we couldn’t seem to all agree! Hehe!

Despite not being called up until June, I still am prone to the Pirates dynamite franchise outfielder Andrew McCutchen, where as both writers Adam Forsyth, and Ryan Roach felt Phillies starter J.A. Happ was the clear choice – with Ryan even thinking the Braves Tommy Hanson’s fantastic inaugural year was worthy of some consideration.

As for the American League Roy candidates, I’m giving a slight edge to the Texas Rangers speedy Short Stop Elvis Andrus over the Chicago White Sox Gordon Beckham. But this seems like a coin toss to me.

Note: Incidentally USA Today named Chris Coughlin as their pick for NL ROY for 2009, which didn’t come as a shock - but we thought he was the dark horse in this talented group. Anyways, there will be countless numbers of sites devoting some blogger insight on who they feel will take the ROY awards, as well as MVP and Cy Young awards.

But how many sites will list Bobblehead Awards for 2009!?

I grappled with the idea of coming up with a good & suitable name for our 2009 Bobbleheads of the Year awards - and I am happy to announce: “The Bobblies” will be posted later on this week!

We only hope we can bring more attention to the massive appeal that most Bobblies deserve!

Greys AnatomyMy name is Scott Woodall. I am editor and co-creator of the little website that could - which you are visiting. We bring you 100% totally original Free Fantasy Baseball  content every month of the year, FREE MLB Bobble schedules, and SGA MiLB Bobblehead information. 

So, yes indeed - Baseball is a HUGE part of my life...but this World Series won't be.

Despite yours truly following America's favorite past time with much adoration for over 30 years -tonight, like the head line reads:

I’m going to watch Grey's Anatomy, rather than the World Series!!!

Here’s why…

Two and ½ years ago I wrote in this site’s ABOUT page that the guys who work on WaiverSharks simply love baseball. (BTW…I wonder if many even think about glancing at any website’s ABOUT page? Hmmm. I personally never ever do…so I think I’ll change that soon!)

Anyways, today I’m very happy to say, I still love baseball. But If I'm writing from the heart, and being completely honest…I have to admit that I just have no real interest in watching the 2009 World Series.

Yep. I’m just not a fan of either of the teams playing in it. If you are…good for you, enjoy…and party like it’s 1999 if your respective team wins. I have no problem watching ANY two teams in the NFL square off in the Superbowl, but to invest 4 to 7 nights of my life in a Series where I really don’t give a rats behind who wins is just silly, and unproductive.

Personally, I would have been actually more apt to tune into the 2009 edition of the Fall Classic had the Kansas City Royals been taking on the San Francisco Giants. Giggle and snicker if you want, but watching the Kung fu Panda, Pablo Sandoval slap an RBI triple off of an out of the strike zone looping curve ball served up from American League Cy Young candidate Zack Greinke would have intrigued me.

And no, I don’t HATE the Yankees. If I did, like many I’d probably tune into Fox just to route on the opposing team. But, I can’t bring myself to hate this group of Yankees…I mean, are there really more likeable MLB players than the loosy goosy Nick Swisher and his Free Agent friend C.C. Sabathia? Nick SwisherYankees hatred is nothing new, but seriously, can ya HATE the amiable ‘Shecky of New York ’ - Nick Swisher?

There’s also no underdog this season either. Being an underdog fan has its charms, and even can boost some serious sports watching adrenaline. But, alas – NO underdogs here!

So, while Major League Baseball has dollar signs darting from there eyes and Admen everywhere licking their chops at the thoughts of capitalizing on this big market show down; I plan on turning my tube onto other things. Sure, there's a decent chance, the  105th World Series could go down as an unbelievable 7 game classic!

But I have zero plans to witness a single "LIVE" inning! Instead - I will take solace in catching some highlights, checking some box scores, and pondering who to keep in my 12 team mixed Fantasy league next year. All the while, here’s some other 'stuff' I may tune in to while the majority of baseball fanatics in North America are glued to this supposed super series:

Dexter1) Dexter – Well, so much for Agent Lundy! His quick exit proves; when you retire from the police force…you should maybe actually retire!

Ah well, at least the ol’ man got one last roll in the hay with Dexter's real life wife, but Showtime Sister - Jennifer Carpenter whose Deb character went from romancing two men to zero in less than an hour! I'm still getting the occasional 3rd Rock from the Sun flashbacks when seeing John Lithgow on the screen, but he’s such a good actor that I’m as excited as an axe murderer at an axe convention to see where he takes Trinity!

Bobble Note: New Dexter Bobbleheadcoming this November – this time everyone’s favorite serial killer is donning his Kill Outfit! I'm still kicking myself for not bidding on a Dexter 'Bloody Variant' Bobblehead when it came up on eBay about 6 months ago. Now, that particular Limited Edition version of the Dexter Bobble head appears to be quite rare, and could command some decent collectable coin down the blood stained road.

Curb Your Enthusiasm2) Curb your Enthusiasm– I try to avoid reading any forums, or blogs where fans & critics are writing about a TV series during a shows season. Helps me make up my own opinions. So, I’ve read absolutely zero thoughts on this years weekly dose of Larry David. But, despite a Seinfeld reunion which could naturally bring about some "Jump the Shark" theories, I think Curb Season 7 has so far been pretty…pretty…pretty good! The wheel chair dating episode (Denise Handicapped) had me in stitches, as did the latest with the "splashback" and the fashion 'gutsy' secretary with the bare midriff! Several episodes throughout Season Seven have actually had me rolling on the ground! With the exception of perhaps Episode 4 with the Doctor's phone number; which felt a little bit like a filler week, the latest dose of Curb Classics have been a resounding  success in my book!

The Cleveland Show3) The Cleveland Show- "My name is Cleveland Brown, and I'm proud to be, right back in my home town, with my new family." Tell me I’m not the only one who has felt a little bit better while humming the opening theme song every Monday morning at the water cooler?

4) Drag Me To Hell – Okay, this is a movie, not a TV show, but seriously, ater the kids have finally settled down from the sugar buzz they experience from this years Halloween candy haul – break out this Sam Raimi horror romp! I also have heard The Orphanwill send some chills down your spine as well, but I have yet to catch that one.

5) Sanford and Son– Call this one my guilty pleasure. My dad use to watch Sanford and Sonwhen I was a kid, and loved it, but I really didn’t “get” the humor because I was so young. Now, if only I could buy a truck like that ol’ vintage 1951 Ford F-1!

The Twilight Zone6) The Twilight Zone– I’ve been re-visiting these old classics of late, and still am in awe of just how fantastic the writing of many of the episodes are. They have stood the test of time amazingly well for a show that dates back to the late fifties, early sixties. “Nick of Time” remains a favorite of mine, as William Shatner successfully over acts with that special  Shatner style he does so well. 'Walking Distance' is my other all time top Twilight Zone...simply brilliant stuff.

Twilight Zone Bobbleheadsof the Mystic Seer from the “Nick of Time” episode were recently produced, as well as an “The Invaders” and "Talking Tina" Bobblehead as well.

7) Californication – Wow, has Hank Moody been an out of control bed bouncer this season! I get a kick out of how he seems to revert to a college kids lifestyle, and humps more ass than Triumph the comic insult dog the minute Karen leaves him to fend for himself.

8) Grey’s Anatomy– Okay, it wasn’t just a cheeky title to fire up my machismo Fantasy Baseball loving brethren. As serious as a brain tumor I DO watch this show, and despite being in the mass male minority on this one, I don't mind it. I actually just started back watching it again this season with my wife. And yes, it even chokes me up from time to time. Before anyone passes judgement on me, go ahead and watch last weeks episode “I saw what I saw.” Yes, I understand this show’s justifiable ‘chick flick’ label with it's endless 'relationshippy' plot lines, but last week was just solid, well written drama if you ask me!

9) Hockey Night in Canada – Good ol’ HNIC! I love firing up by bunny ears! I have a retro indoor Radio Shack antenna that still manages to bring in the CBC perfectly! Yeah, kickin’ it old school, no digital, no cable – just me reeling in some free airwaves while drinking a couple cold ones, and harking back to memories of growing up on a steady dose of Bob Cole, Ron Maclean and the irreplaceable Canadian Icon Don Cherry.

Baby Einstein10) Baby Einstein– My sweetheart baby girl is growing up so fast…
She turned the ripe old age of ‘One’ not long ago, and now she’s on the cusp of learning how to walk (egad!) - & to talk (I promised my wife I am going to teach her to say “I'm very pleased to meet you”)

With some lament, I realize soon she will inevitably start acting a little less “baby” like, and a little more ‘lady’ like. She still loves to watch “her movies” as we refer to Disneys Baby Einstein (Especially Lullaby Time before bed) series, even though she must have seen them all a hundred times.

Daddy watches them sometimes with her, and even impersonates some of the puppets.

He most certainly wouldn’t trade the chance to keep watching them over and over with you 'Peetyuk' (Only Farley Mowat fans will get the obscure Lost in the Barrens reference, but what can I say - my  2nd pride & joy looked a bit like a little inhuit baby when she was born & the name has stuck) But...*sigh* ...Soon she will grow up, and she will become too old for a “her movies.”

All the more reason we are going to watch them NOW. Over, and over…and...

For as long as she is willing to sit and watch them. Maybe with a little luck, she will grow up to appreciate baseball as much as I do...and we can watch a World Series I have more interest in together.

Sweet Dreams “Baby Lamb” Daddy Loves You!