-Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, who led the Minnesota Twins to two World Series titles, died Monday due to complications resulting from a stroke. He was 45.
Kirby was one of those guys, who wasn't your favorite player, but he defined his generation of baseball players. He was on that elite list of guys who marked my childhood that really started in the early to mid 80's along with guys like Cal Ripken, Tony Gwynn, Don Mattingly, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens. When I think of the Minnesota Twins, to me, it starts with Kirby. I was never fortunate enough to see Kirby play in person. I saw a game in Minnesota the year he retired. Now that I think about it, it is too bad I didn't get to see him play. My thoughts and prayers are with the Puckett family. He will be missed, R.I.P. Kirby.
-On a lighter note, the World Baseball Classic starts up again tomorrow, and I honestly can't wait. Mexico v. USA, Canada v. South Africa, Panama v. Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic v. Venezuela, and Australia v. Italy. The D.R. v. Venezuela game is the best game out of all the preliminary round games. People should really stop being so harsh about this thing and enjoy what it really is...baseball! Baseball is back!
-Isn't the NFL labor problems a joke? Just like all the other sports when they have labor problems, it is the billionares vs. the millionaires. Who really cares? Get this thing done and get it done yesterday! They will all be rich in the end.
Just 5 days to Selection Sunday!
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