MLB

It feels so weird not knowing what's going on in the world. Seriously, I used to read online news like 5-10 times a day because I'm always refreshing to see if something new has happened. I also like to read the newspaper while I'm at home. Plus, I also watch news on TV when I have the chance and sometimes I listen to KFWB on the radio. I feel a bit deprived. Like, I just recently found out William Renquist died. Like, Matt said something about it a few weeks ago, something like “supposedly William Renquist died,” but it didn't sound certain, but I was online a few days ago and read something about the late William Renquist and was really, really shocked. Even though I sort of knew about it, actually seeing it in print surprised me even more. It made me realize that I have no idea what's going on the world. I don't really have time to read news online everyday and I can't read Chinese well enough to read the newspaper and they talk way too fast for me on TV for me to even comprehend what's go ing on. * sigh *

I read that Jim Tracy is now no longer the Dodger’s manager. * cries * It's a shame. I really liked that guy, but do they really have to “part ways” with him just because Dodgers have been a disappointment? This is like déjà vu again, back when Steve Lavin was fired from UCLA basketball. He’s such a nice guy and I met him right after he got fired too while I was working during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Funny story… So I was working at the box seat level selling freshly carved roast beef sandwiches, and I see this guy who looks just like Steve Lavin and I kept looking at him to make sure if it was really him. He was right in front of me and I served him and wanted to ask him, but wasn't sure if I should because I didn't want to be rude, but I just couldn't hold it inside me anymore so I blurted out: “Are you Steve Lavin?” And he said, “Yes, I am.” And I was thinking in my head, “OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! IT’S STEVE LAVIN!!!” For a minute, I forgot he got fired so I was blabbing about how much I loved UCLA athletics and then it hit me and I was like, “I should shut up now.” He went to Chapman University, so he definitely had heard of Pitzer. This was the summer before I started college so wished me luck in college. It felt like we talked for forever because we talked about college and anthropology and how he went to Chapman and how Pitzer and Chapman are in the same sports division. * sigh * I really like that guy. And for those of you who actually know who Steve Lavin is and/or what he looks like… YES, his hair was slicked back as usual.

But anyway, back to the Dodgers… What happened to the team that had heart? Seriously, the team hasn’t been the same since 2000 and 2001. It’s no longer the team I feel in love with back then. They keep trading players and it’s not the same team anymore. I know they’re concerned with winning and blah blah blah, but I don’t like it. I mean, why did they trade such good players such as Sheffield, Lo Duca, and Green??? Well, whatever. Although the Dodgers broke my heart when they traded Shawn Green, I'll still support them somewhat. At least the Angels are in the playoffs…against the Yankees. I remember when they were playing the Yankees in the playoffs the season they won the World Series… nobody thought they could beat them, but they did. Maybe they'll be able to do it again. * sigh * I miss my old workplace. I'd be working during the World Series playoffs… although I remind myself how much pouring beer sucked (even though the tips were good) and how the customers were always in a hurry and I feel much better again.

I am excited about the Padres though. They're a great team and definitely deserve to be in the playoffs. Let’s hope they can hold off the St. Louis.

And again, what's up going on with Michigan? Last time I checked, they were like 2-2... wait, I think they’re 3-2 now. * sigh *

I will post new pictures up soon!