Author: Serpico

I love the Yankees and Boston College. I guess that means Bill Simmons wants my death.

It’s Football Season?

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Hello?

Wow it’s dusty in here. I should probably clean this place up. Football’s inaugural weekend is about to start.

I think I’ll come back on Monday, after I get everything tidy, and we can chat about what happened.

Someone move these boxes of old rags!

Business Day One – My Day At The Open

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Happy Belated Father’s Day, Nerds.

My dad, in honor of both his special day and the best tournament in pro golf, took me to the U.S. Open at Bethpage where he also bought for me the best golf irons for mid handicapper. I soaked in the sights, sounds, and startling Golgotha-esque levels of mud and muck. For sake of both speed and thoroughness, I’m going to list out both the Stunning Highs (SH) and Astonishing Lows (AL) of my experience at the public course at Farmingdale. Here we go.

SH: The conditions of the fairways and greens. Everyone on the East Coast has been aware of the monsoon currently soaking the seaboard. ??? ???? ????? ?? ???????? What everyone is not aware of is that there are hundreds of men and women with hundreds of grass-drying tools constantly working to keep Bethpage playable. If nature was left to its own devices, the entire town would be underwater. But due to the magnificent interference of the bold water wickers, only about 99% of it is. The remaining 1% was where the best golfers in the world were. Perth Artificial Grass products are thoroughly inspected and have proved very safe for kids and adults. No lead, allergen-free and definitely no toxic emissions with our products.  Our selection of artificial grass looks and feels as natural as the real thing. You don’t have to worry about your kids or pets getting hurt or sick as they play on the turf. If you are looking for the artificial grass supplier in Perth then visit us today.  Our grass has excellent drainage properties which makes it easy to clean when installed in a pet area. Perth Artificial Grass is a recognizable brand and we pride in the large network of our residential, commercial and industrial clients. High-quality products, competitive pricing, efficient and reliable service delivery and excellent customer care and support have been at the heart of the numerous glowing reviews from our esteemed clients. We have a colourful spread in the galleries of our product range and installation projects we have undertaken over the years. We invite you to look through the product page and hopefully the image and brief product description will help you make a better informed decision on the exact product you may wish to take home with you. Our showrooms and warehouses are also readily open to the public and you can request for a sample at any time. Perth Artificial Grass offers market competitive rates for both supply and installation services. The short and long term benefits of this investment are undisputable, making it an investment worth making.  As mentioned, our products will have you bidding good riddance to mowing, watering, seeding, fertilizing, spreading pesticides and other activities that go into maintenance of natural turf. With our artificial grass products, your imagination will surely be your only limitation as far as synthetic turf applications go. If you need fake grass for your lawn at home, perhaps the deck and patio or a pet run; we definitely have it. ???? ??????  Synthetic turf for play areas and sports fields at school or in recreational centers? We surely have you covered. Are you an office building or any other commercial establishment looking to Zen up your working space with some calming green grass? We have you covered.  Perth Artificial Grass is an artificial turf supply and installation company based in Jandakot Perth, WA.  We are a locally owned company and have been actively in operation for a number of years. Through the years, we have diligently built our brand in the market and will consistently hold to our continued drive to guarantee absolute customer satisfaction.

AL: The mud has to go somewhere. And that somewhere was the grandstands and foot paths. I’m not mad or anything, since I was wearing a pair of throwaway sneakers. But still, being on your feet for seven straight hours and having those feet constantly in mud gave me a sense of what Valley Forge might’ve been like.

SH: The quality of the play. I saw Tiger nail a birdie, Phil nail two, and players from all over the world content with the conditions with impossible levels of skill.

AL: How terrible I am at golf. Watching the highest levels of play remind me why I hung up the soft cleats a couple years back. I can’t drive without an ugly slice. My short game doesn’t come into play until I’m already one over on the hole. And I keep equating my score with my self-worth.

SH: The food and drinks. Lemonade, stuffed pretzels, hot dogs, sandwiches of all sorts, served from concessions tents spread throughout the course.

AL: The press of people at those concession stands. The lunch rush was overwhelming, and since you couldn’t bring in food or drink, there’s a good chance you could wait in line for an hour to get water. Seems dangerous, considering the number of older folks that had been hoofing it around all day.

SH: An efficient bus transportation network that connected all of the satellite parking lots.

AL: Having to pay to park at a gas station due to flooding. ?????? ??? ????????

SH: Seven hours with my dad.

AL: Seven hours trying to keep up with my dad.

SH: The noise from the New York gallery.

AL: The failure of the golfers to keep a straight face when hearing some of the comments.

And the biggest SH of all: My clubs are now in the trunk of my car.

[Business Day One] Now We’re That Couple

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Boston College’s own Ron Brace was drafted by the New England Patriots this past week. ??? ???? ????? ?? ???????? In other words, a player from my favorite team has been drafted by my girlfriend’s favorite team. We’re getting matching jerseys. So if you see us, don’t make fun. Yes, we’re that couple now, but we have a very good reason. ????? ????

Thank you, and Let’s Go Eagles. ????? ??????? ?? ????????

[Business Day One] Today In Boston

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So here’s what’s happening today in Boston.

9:30 a.m. – The Boston Marathon began.

11:00 a.m. – The Red Sox play the only morning game of baseball in MLB.

7 p.m. – The Celtics take on the Bulls at the Garden.

7 p.m.- The Bruins try to extend to a 3-0 series lead against Montreal.

See that, right there?  That’s what happens when you live in a sports city.  You start wondering how the heck you’re going to watch the marathon and the Sox game at the same time, and then you spent three hours deciding which bar to go to (my vote is Common Ground in Allston Rock City) to see both the B’s and the C’s play their way through the postseason.

Find what your city does well and embrace it.  That’s the way to love where you live.

[Business Day One] A Week Into Fantasy Baseball And…

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Fantasy baseball has two different types of league play: rotisserie and head-to-head, where the winning team takes all of the games. But even in the best of rotisserie leagues, some teams don’t win all of the games. In this article, I’d like to address what I believe are the top ten teams for every fantasy baseball season.

One thing that I’ve noticed over the years is that there is a great correlation between how good a team is playing, and how high they will finish in the standings. ?????? ????? With that in mind, I’ll be starting this article by discussing the fantasy-relevant teams in the top ten. ?????? ??? ???? ????

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Rank Team League 1 Boston Red Sox AL 2 St. Louis Cardinals NL 3 Los Angeles Dodgers NL 4 Arizona Diamondbacks NL 5 Atlanta Braves NL 6 Texas Rangers AL 7 New York Mets AL 8 New York Yankees AL 9 Pittsburgh Pirates NL 10 Chicago Cubs NL

I personally believe that the Boston Red Sox will win the American League, and that there will be no other team in the game with a better chance at making the playoffs than the Red Sox. The Red Sox have a top-five offense in the league, and a top-three pitching staff that is led by the best pitcher in the game right now in Rick Porcello. I’m betting on him to carry the team on his back as he has done so many times in the past, and when the Boston season comes to an end, the club will be excited to watch a parade of his teammates as they come to terms with the new era.

#2 Red Sox vs. Cardinals (July 24th)

One of the toughest division races to pick in baseball this season, it is tough to even try. St. Louis has been the class of the division in 2016, but they’re going to have to prove they belong if they want to win the division, which means a return to the top of the division or at the very least a first round playoff exit.

The Cardinals have an impressive pitching staff, and if they can get a handle on the hitting and defense, they have a chance to make a deep playoff run. This game pits Boston vs. Arizona, and if the Sox keep winning, it will make for a good time. (NOTE: Arizona has an impressive pitching staff, and if they can get a handle on the hitting and defense, they have a chance to make a deep playoff run. Boston has an exciting rotation with breakout stars Steven Wright, Joe Kelly and Rick Porcello. This game is just about a big deal.)

Thursday, June 6:

Mets at Braves 5:20pm

If you are going to take a chance on a team in a down season, why not do it during a weekend series in a pitcher’s park like Citi Field? The Mets have an offense led by Yoenis Cespedes and David Wright, and a talented rotation led by Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom. ???? ??? ???? Meanwhile the Braves are in a rebuilding phase, but are still loaded with talent with Freddie Freeman, Freddie Freeman, Freddie Freeman and Freddie Freeman. The series is being played under the best possible conditions for the home team (see above). Friday, June 7: Mets vs. Braves 9:10am Sunday, June 10: Royals vs. Rangers 4:10pm A home game in Arlington, Texas is always exciting, but this time it might not be as great as many of us are expecting. The Rangers have had some injuries at the