speaking of whom/which….flipping through channels, and see the listing for Game 3 of the 2006 World Series on MLB TV, and….just have to watch, you know? I know it’s gonna end badly, but….

Anyway, it’s the game started by Nate Robertson, and it was a a bit of a shock to see the guy who was so perfectly AWFUL last year starting a world series game.

And if I recall right, the two runs he just gave up in the 4th are all he was responsible for, it’s just that the Tigers didn’t do jack or squat against Carpenter all night.

it’s top of the 5th right now, and Casey is at the bat…and there’s joy in Mudville, for mighty Casey did NOT strike out, he just dropped a hit into short left field.

Here’s to a fruitful retirement for the guy…though I gotta say, my biggest memory of the guy will forever be the way his calf exploded during the ALCS….something about the way the pant leg just puffed out when that happened will haunt me for a long time…

I forgot about the exploding calf…..ah, the memories! Good luck to The Mayor! I’m hoping dish will pick up MLB network so I can see him every now and then. Even though his career as a Tiger was short, he will always be one of my favorites!!!!!

They’re dropping like flies. Who’s next?

the second to last day of the 07 season at the Cell when Casey, knowing he was not coming back, knowing the season was over, damn near killed himself scoring from first on a Magglio double.

The guy was a pro all the way. We will be seeing him soon on some broadcast network (MLB TV should be all over this guy) unless he wants to be a hitting or bench coach.

Class all the way. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.