I am counting the days ’til the Giants champagne party when they clinch the Division Title. It’s coming, I feel it in my Ellen-Page-inspired-bangs, which never lie. Rangers v. Giants World Series, too. I’m calling it.
I don’t want to give you all the impression that I’m hair obsessed… but I am, a little bit. (::Cue image of me flat-ironing my hair for an hour and staring at pictures in Elle magazine::) So you know Tim Lincecum has been pitching exceptionally well this month, in serious contrast to his August performance. People are saying that is because he’s gone back to his long-toss program, but I notice his hair is looking a lot better. Which would, of course, mean that he stopped using the blowdryer.
Before (July 2010): Hair looks frizzy and blow-dried
After (September 2010): Hair looks smooth and air-dried
As I mentioned in my previous post, linked to above, the negative impact of using a blow-dryer is the stress on the wrist, which could be problematic for his pitching.
By the way, I’ve discovered my excuse for not being a giant Buster Posey fan: I’m just not that into catchers. I love Bengie and JoPo but I’ve just never become a huge fan of a catcher. Here’s why: I can’t see their faces. This isn’t about nice eyes or eyebrows, it’s more just watching them mentally go through the game. I started thinking about this because of what Jane Heller said in her book, Confessions of the She-Fan, about why she liked baseball as opposed to football or hockey and she said because of the lack of gear. One of my favorite plays in the game, actually, is a catcher’s throw down to 2nd base and the catcher often rips off his mask before making that throw.
Am I crazy? I’m very curious to hear other people’s opinions.
Diamond Girl
I understand why you’d like to see their faces. I just love watching them play. It is the busiest, thinkingest position on the field, well suited to a smart, hyperactive . . . Seems like I am thinking of someone in particular.
Posey is fantastic. You will grow to love him, but probably only after more face time.
Hey, You can’t state that you like so many teams on here! People will distrust you! I thought Giants and A’s fans hated eachother.
Michael
http://phanaticaddict.mlblogs.com/
Thanks for reading, Michael! I hope that people will come to trust me as a baseball fan, not just a Giants fan because I honestly like a lot of teams and think good baseball is fun to watch, period. It’s true, though, that most Giants fans hate A’s fans. I am in the overwhelming minority in that and liking Aaron Rowand right now
SF Diamond Girl
i actually love catchers but it would be nice to see their faces!
i just look at their body language & i can tell that Buster is really into it. I love how they jump into the pitcher after a big win!