A Mariner Cy Young Candidate?

While driving along today searching for radio stations, I happened upon a conversation between two sports reporters debating whether or not J.J. Putz of the Seattle Mariners, (my favorite team and should be yours) should receive recognition as a Cy Young candidate.

Now I contend that the following conditions must be met, or else J.J. will have no chance:

- J.J. cannot blow a save,
- Putz must save at least 50 games,
- he must have an ERA under 1.00,
- the Mariners must make the playoffs,
- Johan Santana must stumble a bit, and
- no AL pitcher can win 22 games.

It’s just so difficult for a reliever to win the Cy Young that his numbers must be ridiculous (ala Gagne in ’03). I don’t believe the award is out of the question but could be out of the realm of possibility simply because I still feel the Mariners are a stretch to catch the Angels, Tigers, or Indians–all of which are more complete teams.

Do You Remember?

In the 1980s, the days of my youth, I watched the WWF with a fervent fascination. Obviously, this may explain quite a bit about my current mental state, but I digress. My interest with the WWF began after seeing Hulk Hogan in Rocky III. Now, all I see is idiocy and the debilitating effects of drug use. Now, I grant you, I do not view the 80s wrestling scene as much better, but it at least felt a bit more honest.

I reminisced while driving today and thought I’d stick a few of my favorites on the net for others to view. See if you remember these wrestlers (answers follow the pics):

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Answers:
1. Andre the Giant (Bonus for “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan getting choked)
2. The Junkyard Dog
3. Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake
4. “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka
5. Randy “Macho Man” Savage (Bonus if you got Elizabeth with him)
6. George “The Animal” Steele
7. The Iron Sheik
8. Sgt. Slaughter

Today’s wrestlers just don’t measure up.

Do You Remember?

I have followed the ongoing saga of the Chris Benoit investigation with a feeling of sadness, not just for the Benoit family but for the state of wrestling entertainment today. In the 1980s, the days of my youth, I watched the WWF with a fervent fascination. This began after seeing Hulk Hogan in Rocky III. Now, all I see is idiocy and the debilitating effects of drug use. Now, I grant you: I do not view the 80s wrestling as much better, but it at least felt a bit more honest.

See if you remember these wrestlers:
1. Found here

2. Found here

3. Found Here