Joe T. says: “Hail Thor!”
By Joe Torosian
“Don’t you see what’s happening? Potter isn’t selling. Potter’s buying!”
–George Bailey
Kick it!
Right off the Top: I love Kazmir…I think it’s one of the best things Led Zeppelin ever did.
I’ve decided to change Tim Peterson’s nickname to “The Swedish Ear” because the dude seems to be getting everything.
I used to think I got scoop, but after backing off the last couple of years…I’ve come to realize I never had it going on like Peterson. If he was a Ghostbuster, he’d be the heart of the Ghostbusters. If he was part of a drink, he’d be the swizzle stick.
So while he’s got all of these contacts…I’ve morphed back into fandom. There were times writing Fanview became a bit of a stress because I didn’t want to share something I wasn’t supposed to…at the wrong time…with jobs being in the balance…Knowing stuff is a huge responsibility. It’s not always cool…but as a fan…giving a fans view (so to speak) it’s like going to the rifle range and unloading a magazine of nine-millimeter, semi-automatic text.
You don’t have to think much…you just let it rip…So, with that said, this is what I’ve noticed.
La Serna…great season in 2015…but you blew it by letting Margarito Beltran get away…
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Monrovia…I say this with nothing but love for M-Town, love the street fair and the great places to dine, but…you need to shut up. Don’t question the hiring of Jerry Chou…
Monrovian football fans (not the “Monrovian” restaurant)…Are fickle people. I was on the sideline in the fall of 2000 when the Wildcats were coming off of three consecutive championship game appearances…and the fans in the stands, as well as those gathered around the sidelines wanted Steve Garrison’s head.
I was on the sideline a few years ago as Ryan Maddox’s team was about to win it’s third consecutive CIF title…They were whipping Paraclete in the fourth quarter…and people were questioning Maddox.
Last season, during a run of consecutive playoff appearances, Chris Stevens was being maligned…Monrovia fans, you need to shut up…You need to appreciate the fact that you have a great environment and do everything to keep it…The hiring of Chou is the equivalent of the Lakers bringing in Phil Jackson.
Last note to Monrovia fans: If you don’t think environment is fragile…if you don’t think atmosphere is important…Check with El Monte right now and see how things are going as it is still looking to replace Joel Sanchez.
I’m not a coach, I have a different career, but if it was my career and I was a coach…I certainly wouldn’t go to El Monte to coach football…That place is mastering the art of the self-inflicted wound…and I don’t know anything going on, on the inside…I just know what I see.
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Did I mention I was a Villanova fan?
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On Saturday, March 26th at Rudy’s BBQ in Goodyear, Arizona, I asked Andy Villanueva what he thought of Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield.
“He will play at least ten years in the NBA and be a star,” Villanueva said.
Okay.
I like Hield…but the guy I saw against Villanova in the Final Four was a guy who stood around a lot and didn’t move to get open. As the Wildcats trouncing of the Sooners went from epic to apocalyptic I posted on Facebook that Hield needs a course in “Reggie Miller 101”…Note to Lakers fans: Jumping off the Ben Simmons bandwagon for Hield might not be the smartest move.
…Then again, what do I know? I’m still waiting for the team to re-sign C.J. Kupec.
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Oh, that was Scott Kazmir not “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin that was “dealing” (“dealing” being the word “Those_Benchwarmers” used to describe the lefty’s performance Tuesday), against the San Diego Padres last night?
Kazmir gave up one hit in six-innings….against the Padres. I could go a strong five against the Padres…I bet even The Swedish Ear could go a solid three against that team from PetCo.
I still prefer “Kashmir” Georgy…
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Coming off the juice of my nearly spot-on prediction of the Villanova-North Carolina final (I had it 72-69, ‘Nova. It ended 77-74, ‘Nova)…I’m ready to say that if the Cleveland Indians can make a Cespedes-type deal this summer, they can be what the New York Mets were in 2015.
Midbits (same as ‘Tidbits’)
Midbits: On this date in 1862 the Battle of Shiloh began.
Midbits: Denard Span…Yeah, that dude’s alright. If he stays healthy, he makes the Giants very good.
Midbits: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney’s performance last night against the Chicago Cubs put a different twist on the phrase, “There’ll be blood tonight!”
Midbits: What did Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon do last night? Oh yeah, three-for-six, two doubles and a triple…Yes, he sucks.
Midbits: Can all you new Los Angeles Rams fans go away! You are stealing my joy.
MLB GAMES JOE T. HAS WATCHED THIS SEASON (Minimum 5-innings)
New York Mets: 2
Los Angeles Angels: 1
San Francisco Giants: 1
Los Angeles Dodgers: 1
Quick Pitch (Watney/Ryan): 3
The Dude abides…
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Psalm 110:3
Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com
Author of “Tangent Dreams: A High School Football Novel” available through Amazon.com
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