A two-sentence post on.... Joe Carter love

Statistically speaking, it's pretty hard to argue that Joe Carter was probably less than an ideal middle of the order hitter, and using those same statistical measures, it's also difficult to make the case that Joe was among the best players on the teams he played for.

But he was also a middle of the order hitter for two World Series winning teams and delivered what will likely be the greatest baseball memory for a generation of Blue Jay fans, so really..... what more could you ask of him?

A two-sentence post on.... Broken Promises

I know I promised the loyal a post with actual Blue Jays content this weekend, but it's well past midnight and my blood continues to boil. Fuck Bob Davidson.

A two-sentence post on.... mixed emotions

Especially for fans of baseball north, winter is the longest and most desolate of seasons, robbing us of all the pleasures that baseball brings.

So tell me why, then, am I anxiously counting down the days of the post-season - one that I am thoroughly enjoying - with greedy eyes focused on the Hot Stove?

A two-sentence post on.... the end of the line

I'm sure at some point shortly after game 162's conclusion I'll have a post of epic proportions in me, lamenting the end of (arguably) the most entertaining non-contending Blue Jay season in recent memory.

But for now, let's just sit back and watch the team slug the ball all over (& out of) the goddamned ballpark one last time, shall we?

A two-sentence post on...The Toronto Blue Jays

Undoubtedly caught up in the moment (but who cares?), but I haven't felt this good about a Jays team since 1993.

Sort of feels like the future is arriving before our eyes, doesn't it?

A two-sentence post on.....Building

They say that patience is a virtue, and it damn well better be, because Buck + Gathright ≠ Building!.

Alas, that's the way she goes, and until The Roy Halladay Sweepstakes reaches it's inevitable conclusion, we won't even have any prospect porn to get excited over.

A two-sentence post on....the end of the season

Congratulations to the New York Yankee$, Major League Baseball's 2009 Champions.

But was it just me, or was that one of the coldest, most unemotional post-game celebrations - both on the field and in the stands - in the history of the World Series?

A two sentence post on....walkoffs!

Apart from assholes and psychopaths, who doesn't love a good walkoff?

Adam Lind: straight raker.

A two sentence post on....the Doc

Watching vintage Halladay performances like Sunday afternoon's complete game victory over the Sox makes it difficult to think rationally about the looming trade deadline decision.

Articles like this one don't help either.

A two sentence post on....the 4th of July

A very happy 4th of July to all of our American friends and readers, and as our gift to you, we present Doc Halladay on your grandest of baseball stages for your afternoon viewing pleasure.

Bittersweet, isn't it?

A two sentence post on.....the Jays' magic cure-all

Speaking of things that are good for what ails you, the good Doctor takes the hill for the Jays in the series finale against the ever-shitty Kansas City Royals. If the Jays can't manage a series win out of this, I'm likely to fall into a depression the likes of which the blogosphere has never seen......well, not really, but let's go for the drama.

A two-sentence post on.....Weekend Sweeps

Why settle for meatloaf when you can pull out the broom? Pennant, baby.

A two-sentence post on.....rain delays

Nothing sucks the life out of a Good Friday matinee like an old fashioned Cleveland rain delay. But how about that Kevin Millar, huh?

A two sentence post on....the spring rotation battle

I know that the prudent decision would be to break camp with Matt Clement in the rotation and the kids gaining some much needed experience down on the farm.

But who among us wouldn't be just a little more excited to see one of the young lefties, Cecil or Mills, head north with the big club?

A two sentence post on....being a Jays fan

Being a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays leaves me feeling bipolar - manic highs followed by cavernous lows.

Or maybe JP Ricciardi is the bipolar one - running his gums about being aggressive in the draft, then contemplating throwing away a first round pick for an aging stopgap solution at shortstop.

A Two Sentence Post on....Brian Roberts

Brian Roberts is a great player, and I'm sure he's probably a pretty good guy "in real life" also.

But for (presumably) adding Toronto to the very limited no-trade clause included in your recently negotiated contract, you've automatically made my shit list, Brian Roberts.

A two sentence post on....Vegas

Ahhh Las Vegas - the city of sin, where anything goes, and usually does.

A guy can have all kinds of fun in Vegas - unless, of course, your name is JP Ricciardi and you don't have any money to spend.

A two-sentence post on......Alex Rios

I think it's safe to say that the performance by Alex Rios this afternoon brought out the Ron Burgundy in all of us.

I'll be back tomorrow evening to recap the weekend series.....