no matter what, its gonna be a fun year. Could be a time to really brush up on the JOSE OQUENDO DRINKING GAME

next weekend... things are close... even if they arent... by then... still gonna be fun

cold beverages are really good

it's almost that time...

yesterday i talked tim into calling in to xm175 (home plate) during 'the show' with kevin kennedy & rob dibble - hilarity ensued - listen here...

after seeing the secret weapon wave the mighty puhols around 3rd on Sunday, I know he is a man of integrity and intelligence that is highly sought after in the MLB world. With major opening up north for a manager for the little bears who CAN'T, things could get interesting...

I say, start the JOSE drinking game this wed night and dont stop until Thanksgiving... plan.

it will be done.

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

i keep waiting for the secret weapon to throw lawn dart at dustys head

Oy vey. I'll elect to forget the last six games altogether. With the exception of Reyes brilliant outing, that was the most painful week in baseball I have experienced in recent history. But have faith - The Sectet Weapon will right the ship - we have three against the tribe @ home, and I feel a change in the wind.

This is a game that can either be played w/ friends or in solitude while watching any Redbird game. So grab yourself a 12 pack of your favorite Anheuser-Busch product, put on your rally cap, and do what Jose would do. Here are the rules:

Take a drink if:
Yadier Molina guns down a runner
LaRussa makes more than 1 pitching change during an inning
The announcers discuss Scott Spezio’s chin-thingy
Eckstein does something pesky
Jim Edmonds admires his own home run
The Secret Weapon high-fives a Cardinal rounding 3rd
Albert Pujols does something heroic
A Cardinals pitcher strikes out the side

Chug several gulps if:
Eckstein strikes out
Marquis gets an extra base hit
LaRussa cracks a smile
The benches clear
The Secret Weapon gives someone the "Isaac from the Love Boat" point
Izzy loads the bases
Mike Shannon says "What goes down as smoooth as a mountain stream?... BUSCH..."

Shotgun a beer if:
Izzy blows a save
The Cardinals get swept
A Redbird gets injured

WWJD? What whould Jose do?
He would turn his cap inside out.
He would eat some toasted ravs dipped in ted drewes custard.
He would sit at the high pointe all night and buy you a drink of his choice.
He would...