I do however hate the traveling. Even the train is a madhouse on Thanksgiving. Which leads me to my next point. Have you ever checked out the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? It's a hilarious movie with Steve Martin and John Candy, where their flight is cancelled on the eve of Thanksgiving and they go through a torturous trip trying to get home in time. It's become a family tradition to watch on Thanksgiving. Good times had by all. I love the entire movie, but the part when they light the car on fire, and the one where Steve Martin tries to get the rental car. OH my god, hysterics. Just saw the Mets picked up Carlos Delgado from the Marlins for Mike Jacobs and Yusmero Petit. Sounds like the Mets made off pretty good, as they'll also get the Marlins to pick about 7 or 8 million in salary. They've needed a first baseman bad. He's a little old, but damn, they almost gave him this much money last year, and he put up great numbers this year. And how about them shipping off Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to the Red Sox?
The firesale has begun, just like the did back in '97 after winning the series. I"m hoping the Yankees take advantage of this and look to get Juan Pierre, who would make a fine centerfielder and leadoff hitter for them. Exactly what they've needed since Jeter's been with the Yanks. He is a perfect #2 hitter, with A-Rod or Giambi at 3, that would be an impressive line-up. The news has also just broke, that Jim Thome is going to the White Sox for Aaron Rowand and some case. Sounds like a damn good deal for both teams. I'm super high on Ryan Howard at first for the Phils. He strikes out too much, but hey, so does Thome. And about 12 years younger too. 
And the Phils haven't had a solid centerfielder since Nails, aka Lenny Dykstra. Looking forward to the football tomorrow. Denver vs. Dallas. Man, that should be a good one. The Tuna seems primed to get that Dallas team the NFC East crown. But Denver, man, they are el fuego as of lates. Atlanta vs. Detroit, well, at least Vick might explode for a huge one. And, football, means you can drink in the afternoon. Hmmmmmmm, beer and turkey, make me go sleepy. For the rest of the games, New England Vs. KC should be a treat. Two very good teams lining up on Sunday. Chicago Vs. Tampa, should be a low scoring, hard faught game. And Pittsburgh vs. Indy on Monday night. Man, could it get any better on a Monday night. Too good. Been listening to the Snow Patrol album, Final Straw, as I type this. What a fantastic album. One of my top ten last year. The third full length album from the Glaswegian group. A very ambitious album from the Jeepster label, that combines the typical British pop structure with nuances of electronic, lush orchestration, and heavy melodic guitar swirls. All the while singer Gary Lightbody's tender vocals soar highly above. Good stuff!
Just read they are hard at work on their follow up. Last update on their site says they have about 8 songs including "Chasing Cars" which they played on their last US tour. Finally, I bid you farewell. Have a good Thanksgiving and eat lots and lots of food. Then go on a diet you filthy pig!
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