On The Sly

Foxy, I wanted to update you on your future superstar Joe Mauer, of the Minnesota Twins. As you well know, he is leading the American Leauge in hitting, and has matured this year on how to really call a game. The pitchers of late rarely call off a pitch he asks for. And the team is hot right now. As for his hitting. I have not seen a smoother swing on a batting lefty, in a long long time. He tirelessly works out, and stretches out on the field long after everyone else, including all batting practice is over. It is refreshing to see a guy like him who doesn't have the "I'm all That" attitude, and just goes about doing his job every day.. Since he doesn't talk about himself, the team, and the local fans are all trying to get him into the All-Star game in Pittsburgh, but he is some 400,000 votes shy at this point.. It is a shame a young man with this type of talent, who doesn't make negative media, plays for a team who is virtually out of the play-offs this season, and plays for a small market team, can't get a break. He has already said, the money isn't all that important!! Sounds like another great Twins player, named Kirby Puckett. Unfortunately, other than at an East Coast swing during the season, I may never see him mark up that famed short porch in right at Yankee stadium. got any help????? Can't wait to enjoy that Dome Dog at the game vs. the Cubs this afternoon, and watching yours and my pick of a future hall of famer.

(Foxy's note: Thanks for the info. More fans should know about Joe Mauer, but unless he eventually plays for a big-market team he will remain a quiet unknown.)

Dad, did you hear about the new ballpark food invented by an independent baseball team near St. Louis? They sandwich their hamburgers, not inside a standard bread bun, but inbetween a glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut. No joke, it's real. Let's plan a road trip!

(Foxy's note: Sounds very tempting! I know I could go for a couple of those right now!)

Foxy, Although this blog is a couple of weeks old, I wanted to comment about baseball.
Yes, the players seem soft today, when compared to the old timers. I remember going to Fenway Park, when I was in the Army, stationed at Fort Devens in 1978 I believe. I watched the great Yaz, steal second base, wearing a backbrace!!
I now live less than an hour from the Twin Cities, and it put a smile on my face to see you mention Joe Mauer. A local Twin Cities Kid, playing for the hometown team. In case you didn't know, he has a brother in the minors, who is a good pitcher.
On the sad side of things, we lost Kirby Puckett the other day. Although I never saw him play in person, I always did admire him as a player, even while living in the North Country. He has a camp on a lake not far from my home here in Wisconsin, and my stepson said he saw Kirby Pucket there last summer, while visiting a school friends cabin, as they are called out here. He was the biggest sports icon ever in this area.
I grew up in West Chazy, and always have been a Yankees fan. I remember my childhood best friend Steve Oakley and I listening on the little plastic 9 volt transistor radio, of the Mick, Yogi, Whitey, and the great Yanks of the 60's. And as kids, always wishing we'd be part of the team someday!! Yes they are a good to great team now, but I remember when they were not so good, in the 80's and early 90's.
My stepson and I always go to a Twins vs Yankees game when they make their one weekend appearance at the Metrodome each year. It's a fun time for both of us!! He of course is a Twins fan!!
Thanks for the many trips down memory lane!!

I'd love to hear Fox & the Mad Goose! Our class was fortunate enough to hear "Fox & the Mad Seuss" last Friday! You guys were great!

(Foxy's Note: Last Friday Goose & I made a "guest appearance" to Morrisonville Elementary School to help the students celebrate Dr. Suess's birthday. We read a Dr. Seuss story to fifth graders of Ms. Perry and Mr. Castine. The students were great!)

Hey Foxy,
Your blog is great and i agree with what Gus said. the best part about baseball is that all the teams that try to buy championships don't win them. I love it, though i may never fell the thrill of a championship being a Cub fan.
Hate mike and the mad dog. too bad you guys dont get ESPN radio up there. Colin Cowherd...Check him out online

"Fox and the Mad Goose" - Never
Fox has no voice for radio. As for TV - forget it
"Rick Knowles and Goose"- YES

One of the more recent great things about baseball is the fact that the Yankees try to buy championships and have failed the past few years. Much love for the blue-collar types that post winning seasons consistently, produce/develop talent with no money and don't have a haircut/facial hair rule, let it rock out. Go A's

Foxy, It doesn't get any better than being in Yankee Stadium on a bright sunny afternoon. I went to opening day when I was 13 yrs. old and remember every minute. Still remember Don Mattingly getting the game winning hit with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth.

Mike and the Mad Dog great. "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh good afternoon every body!!" Have Bryan Benway do an impression for you.

Foxy,
baseball starts early here in O-town (orlando). I'm blowing off work today, like I did 8th grade english, to see the braves vs. the dodgers. jealous? thought so! keep up the great commentary!!!

(Foxy's note: Cal Fidler is another long-lost former student that the blog has found!)