By the time he reaches retirement, P-Twice will become known as P-Thrice. Not just for playing offense, defense and special teams, but that third initial will stand for Pro Bowler. The letters will soon become interchangeable. Here’s the thing, could that third initial also stand for — Problem? Well, on last week’s edition of the […]
During the NFL season, we constantly remind ourselves of the following: just because a team is close on the scoreboard that does not mean a team is close in the standings. Look no further than the opposing sideline this past Sunday (which, by the way, was not in the direct Florida sunshine like the visiting […]
Last week, while mired in a sleep-deprived stupor, I managed to mistakenly pop my contact lenses into the wrong eyes. Then, while watching the Dodgers clinch the NL West crown at Chase Field on Thursday, I thought I had vision issues all over again. First, while the $200+ million Dodgers were celebrating on the diamond, […]
“We will always keep the foot on the pedal, I promise you that.” In the corner office with a view of the practice field, we’re picturing a blender. Each morning, Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim starts his day by pushing the button marked “churn.” “We are going to be extremely active bringing players in on […]
If only Tiger putted as deftly as he reasoned his way around Oak Hill. “Is it concerning? No. As I’ve said, I’ve been there in half of ‘em. So, that’s about right,” Tiger said Sunday following the PGA Championship when asked about his majors drought. “Just got to get it done.” Thing is, well before […]
The D-backs scored a half-dozen runs (finally!) in a win Tuesday night, including a three-run homer off the bat of Cody Ross. But nobody took a bigger swing than the D-backs’ manager. “There’s just no excuse for it, period. There’s no excuse for it,” Kirk Gibson stated emphatically in response to a question regarding the […]
I feel sorry for baseball. Not the players on the field or the suits in the suites. Not even baseball fans, even though they still remain (mostly) innocent bystanders. Instead, I offer sincere condolences to the game of baseball. Yes, the game. What a shame. With Alex Rodriguez battling his suspension by Major League Baseball […]
Did anybody happen to keep the receipt from the Diamondbacks’ 2011 National League Division Series? Arizona deserves a refund. And don’t give us any of that malarkey about a “30 Day Return Policy.” Wait, guess what? That looks like Kirk Gibson in line at the service desk. “It’s interesting we haven’t heard from him,” the […]
"I don't like it. But I don't hate it. Thing is, I just don't get it."
That was my response in the brief time I was allotted to answer a question about my thoughts on the D-backs new Luchador mascot. (See, it was posed by our attention-span-challenged KTAR-FM morning news folks, so I've learned to reply in monosyllabic fashion. Stick and move.)
If only we had a crystal (base)ball to forecast the future. Thing is, to date, the pocket protector dorks, err dudes in R&D, are still working on that. However, we do have the recent Futures Game at our disposal. And based on that glimpse, a pair of baseball’s brightest projected stars is currently property of […]
It’s painfully obvious what should be atop the D-backs shopping list leading up to the trade deadline: a goon. Yes, I’m giving free advice to the D-backs, not the Coyotes. And no, Calvisi Consulting has not confused Kevin Towers with Don Maloney. It’s real simple: if the D-backs are going to fight the Dodgers down […]
Why exactly did I feel compelled to leave the A-Z for a July 4th vacation that included the “Giant Dipper” rollercoaster? Heck, I could’ve stayed home and caught a wild ride just following the D-backs. I mean, with all due apologies to Kings Island amusement park in Ohio, where the “Diamondback” is known as the […]
Eddie Johnson scored more than 19,000 points in his 17-year NBA career, including an extended stint with the Phoenix Suns. (Or, as EJ noted immediately: “hey, Calvisi, don’t forget the 202…it’s 19,202 career points). Which illustrates our next point: exactly how many assists did EJ dish out? Look, we’re not exactly sure. And, truth be […]
See ball, hit ball. In its simplest form, baseball really can be broken down into a two-step sport. So, when Kirk Gibson mentioned a “contact problem” after Wednesday’s win against the Marlins, I figured he was talking about the latter (hit ball) and not the former (see ball). That would be incorrect. #Buzzer. Gibby-ball wasn’t […]
In hindsight, the question itself probably would’ve been lampooned by the likes of a Coach Popovich. Luckily, I was interviewing an Arizona Cardinals rookie. At the same time, why exactly would I wonder if “this atmosphere fazes you?” …when let’s just say that a Marlins crowd doesn’t exactly, uh, measure up to the fervor of […]
Needs and wants. Once again, isn’t that what every decision comes down to in life? For example, does Bill Belichick really need Tim Tebow? Absolutely not. Does Coach Belichick want Tebow-mania? We think so. And, hey, we’re darn near almost seriously serious here. I mean, what does Belichick enjoy almost as much as winning football […]
Maybe it’s that Father’s Day is nearly upon us, but there’s one memory about watching a sporting event with my Pop that used to really bunge my boxers: when he’d watch but wouldn’t root. (“Son, I’m just hoping for a competitive game…”) Really?! Can you watch a sporting event and not have a rooting interest? […]
