On New Years Eve, the Wolves sit at 4-25. I can't say that I'm surprised -- I thought at the beginning of the month that the Wolves would end the month 4-26. Now, here we are with one game left. And it's against a struggling LA Clippers team. The Clips have [...]
This is the last cup of the year.
It's been a while since we've heard any good KG's-not-that-good talk. Have at it.
Imagine yourself in some swanky ballroom tonight. Peggy's name on the marquee. Have a happy (and safe) NYE, everyone! From 1968.
1950.
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I definitely do.
It's not that I'm a Patriots fan -- I'm not an NFL fan. But, I am a fan of achieving excellence and this team is in position. I want the 1972 Dolphins in the dustbin of history.
Listening to the morons on ESPN this morning, I'm just outraged with their bullshit. [...]
Gotta love them Jersey girls. Especially when they move to Brooklyn... File under "sophisticated, retro-leaning pop". Late Night with David Letterman, 2007.
The gorgeous title track from her debut LP, Neptune City, live 2007. (embedding disabled.)
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ROY candidate Kevin Durant leads the young Sonics...ah, screw it. If Stick and Greek House don't care, why should we?
I have to say, I'm somewhat surprised that Tom Brady is considered to be such a heavy favorite for the NFL MVP award. Tonight the Patriots (551 points) will likely surpass the 1998 Vikings (556 points) as the highest scoring team in NFL history. What do those two teams have in common? [...]
Will New England go 16-0?
KQED TV San Francisco, April 1970. Syd Barrett has left the building. Careful with that scream, Roger.
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The number one story line for tonight's game is that Portland is the blueprint for where the Wolves want to be. They have stunned the league with their strong start -- and that's without the number one overall pick in the draft, Greg Oden. Including Oden, the Blazers have a stunning 8 players [...]
We're gonna fall just short of 500,000 page hits for the year.
This might put tears in your Tibetan tea. From a BBC variety show special, 1979. A Roy Harper cover. Hats off.
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Looks like the Twins dodged one bullet today, as Darin Erstad signed with the Houston Astros. Erstad's a somewhat passable 4th OF, but there was concern in some quarters that the Twins might see Erstad as more than that.
In other signing news, Miguel Olivo signed with the Royals. Olivo is kind [...]
I've never placed a bet with a sports book in my life, which is good.
An interesting footnote in R&R history. He was Jimmy Page's first choice for vocalist of Led Zep. Reid said "no thanks", but recommended another young singer instead. Some guy named Bob Plant. Reid went on to a release a few critically lauded LPs, turn down Richie Blackmore's invitation to front Deep Purple, and then fade [...]
The Wolves start a post Christmas string of four games in six nights on the West Coast tonight with a game against the GS Warriors. It appears that the Wolves will have a tough week. The Wolves are 1-12 on the road (the win? at New Orleans) including eight in a row and [...]
Only 365 shopping days until Christmas.
Merry Christmas from SBG.
After foundering around in a psychedelic sound that was almost ruinous to their reputation, the Rolling Stones strike gold with one of the meanest and leanest sounds, ever. The Stones were back and about to embark on their greatest artistic period. Jumpin' Jack Flash singalled a triumphant return for the Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World.
All our best.
SBG, Lucy, & BabySBG
Strangely compelling.
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Apparently, when the Vikings heard that I had canceled the feats of strength for Festivus 2007, they thought I was talking to them.
Charity will never go out of fashion. Hairstyles and wardrobe, however...
"Sing, Bono, sing!"
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It’s finally here. Festivus. The most sacred day of the year at the WGOM. I’ve got my virtual aluminum pole out from the crawl space and it’s time to celebrate. For the uninitiated, you may ask what does it mean to celebrate Festivus? Well, of course, it means that it [...]
Smoother than a hot toddy.
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I was planning a holiday photo essay, but words may have to do, as the camera is heading out of town with Mrs. S and the kids. As a newly minted burro-crat, I don't rate any vacation time yet.
So I'm staying home to work, work, work. I'll be slaving away at the office, Bob [...]
Not much time to write as I'm stealing time here at my brother's place in SD. Wow, what a surprising result in Minneapolis last night. I saw it and I still don't believe it.
Tonight the Wolves are 12 point dogs in New Orleans. The O/U is 188. The Wolves are playing [...]
All the Wolves needed was a good scolding.
Live, 1971
and here's a link to a Johnny Cash cover (no video; album cut). with John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
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How do you know when it’s not going well for your team? I suppose there are a number of different ways that you could read the tea leaves, but how about this? Today’s Strib has a front page story written by their beat writer (headline: Wolves: The Worst Team Ever?) about how [...]
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Sports Illustrated magazine cover - April 6, 1992
"Big Little Man"
"Kirby Puckett of the Twins is only 5'8", but he carries a very big stick"
Don't forget not to photocopy your butt at the office Christmas party.
Isle of View, 2001. From the LP, Learning to Crawl.
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I recommend this article about Tiger Woods.
The classic. Required viewing every season.
So, is tonight a game the Wolves (3-20) can win? Of course, any game is theoretically winnable in the NBA. The Warriors are a lot better team than the Wolves, but there’s this one thing going on that points to this being a win for the Wolves and that is that the Wolves [...]
In case you haven't noticed, we are having winter this December.
GreekHouse and I had a little conversation over the past few days regarding the Timberwolves at about the quarter point of the season.
Top of the Pops, 1979. Hmm... These guys look sort of familiar.
It appears as though Carlos Silva is going to Seattle. 4 years, $44M. That's basically Jeff Suppan money for a younger Jeff Suppan. The Mariners are willing to spend quite a bit of money, and they clearly need starting pitching, so I don't think this is an absolutely terrible idea, but it's [...]
Festivus is coming!
Crossroads, Chicago 2007
I missed a game because I was just too busy and didn't gitrdun. Tonight, though, I'm at least nominally going to gitrdun. This is going to be short, though.
The Wolves have never before been 3-19 and thus, a little more than a quarter of the way through the season, the Wolves are seemingly [...]
It's Monday and I'm a little tired out.
A strange package arrives from Norman, OK.
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Something even JeffA would appreciate. 
Nothing I'd rather be doing than fixing the garage door opener on a fine day like today.
With comedian Paul F. Tomkins. "Put some records on while I pour"
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Call this one the Boston Celtic consolation bowl. Fans of the Wolves and Sonics can turn their lonely eyes toward Beantown as their erstwhile stars ply their trade for the hated Celtics. Of course, the story lines aren’t that close… Seattle wasn’t Ray Allen’s only team and wasn’t hands down the best player [...]
Mike Lamb, your newest Minnesota Twin. Lamb is will be 32 years old on Aug. 9, 2008. He was drafted out of high school (but not signed) by the Twins in 1996.
Lamb played four seasons for the Rangers and then the last for seasons for Houston. He had three pretty good seasons [...]
I'm sure that Sports Illustrated will now run countless stories about how Roger Clemens is a fraud and, by extension, how the 1998-2000 Yankees championships should be vacated.
RIP, Karlheinz Stockhausen.
I promise that my name is not on George Mitchell's list.
...and he is on the market.
For a long time, offense has been king amongst statistically-minded baseball fans. I posit that there are two main reasons for this:
1) It is easier to separate individual run production from team run production than it is to separate individual run prevention from team run prevention.
2) The difference [...]
Take this place, On this trip, Just for me
Far out, man... From French television, 1970.Something you want to see? Call the request line. Did you miss a video or want to watch one again from a while back? Click here for the SBG Music Archive.
From mlb.com.
Dallas McPherson, 3B
Emil Brown, OF
Chad Durbin, RHP
Jason Tyner, OF
Andy Gonzalez, IF
Heath Phillips, LHP
Adam Everett, SS
Willie Harris, IF-OF
Mark Prior, RHP
Mark Hendrickson, LHP
Nook Logan, OF
Mike O'Connor, LHP
Jack Cassel, RHP
Ryan Ketchner, LHP
Morgan Ensberg, IF
Jason Lane, OF
Notes:
- Well, McPherson and Ensberg are third basemen, so it seems like the Twins should at least be kicking their tires. [...]
Apparently Seth's 'little birdie' was a reliable source, as Jason Tyner was not tendered a contract by the Twins today. I suspect Tyner will be able to catch on as a reserve outfielder somewhere, so I don't worry too much about his personal welfare going forward.
Tyner is a decent enough 4th OF who was [...]
Wolves! 76ers! KG vs. AI!
Um, ok. Each of these teams traded their franchise player since the start of last year. Neither team has much of a chance to make any noise this year, although the 76ers have gotten off to a better start than the Wolves and have won three straight.
The [...]
I consider coffee to be a PED.
The Chairman of the Board from The Man and His Music TV special, 1965. Happy Birthday, Francis Albert.
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The recent Craig Monroe news has me wondering about the overall state of the 25-man roster. Here's how I would ideally fill a bench:
1. 4th OF who can handle all 3 OF positions defensively (MOF)
2. 5th OF who can hit, but only plays the corners, and is a good platoon match for your starting [...]
The Wolves head to Washington for the first of back-to-back games against the Wizards and Philly. The Wizards drilled the Wolves in Minneapolis on November 16th, dropping the Wolves to a then 1-6 record. Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas combined for 56 points in that 105-89 victory. You won’t be seeing Arenas [...]
Oh boy. It will be interesting to watch the fall out over this debacle -- but you have to love stuff like this (from the article linked above):
Club executives are nervous that Mitchell will be unsparing in his assessment of their role in enabling the game's steroid culture, while team trainers and strength coaches [...]
Two weeks to Christmas. Even less to Festivus. Get your grievance list ready.
Vienna, 1973.
Miles, trumpet and organ; Dave Liebman, flute; Reggie Lucas and Pete Cosey, guitars; Michael Henderson, bass; Al Foster, drums; Mtume, percussion.
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Part Two
Part Three
I feel bad for Mike Vick. I do.
I don't approve of what he's done. It was cruel and sadistic.
But, I feel bad for him. He's going to the Big House for almost two years. I think that's a lot, maybe too much. But, then again, he failed a lie detector [...]
That Randy Moss is pretty good.
My favorite Kinks song. Thanks to davidwatts. From a BBC concert, '06(?)
Bonus cut: a bit of holiday cheer with the Kinks, "Father Christmas".
AMR writes, "Genre: Spazz. My wife hates and my kids love (in small doses). Apparently the guy is classically trained, so don't feel conflicted like he's Wesley Willis and suffers from a mental handicap." From the album Spiderman of the Rings. Live in Dentron, 2007.
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Well, then.
After a completely disgraceful "effort" against the Lakers, the Wolves bounced back with a spirited comeback against the Atlanta Hawks, only to fall short when Joe Johnson hit a buzzer beater. That game was encouraging on several fronts. First, the Wolves were getting absolutely drilled in this game, but got back into [...]
Man, it's cold out there, and I'm not (just) talking about the Timberwolves.
Tacoma's finest DJ, New Guy, sends this one out. In the vein of the White Stripes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. (Or so he sez...)
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A day that will live in infamy.
A little funk to close out the month.
Bring in on down. On Soul Train.
Blah.
I don't have much to say about this game, as the season is starting to settle in and the realization that we are back to zero with this club has started to take hold of me. There's only one player on this roster that I see being a key part of the T-Wolves' future, [...]
Apparently, Trader Billy wasn't going to just give Santana away. Good.
Getting a jump on the weekend. Thanks to davidwatts for this golden nugget.Something you want to see? Call the request line. Did you miss a video or want to watch one again from a while back? Click here for the SBG Music Archive.
Tough days at FJM. First they open comments and, for 90 minutes, the inmates escape and now this.