One Positve of the Flu

Sometimes the flu has its advantages. Yeah, the fever sucks and the body aches are a killer and don’t even get me started about the cough. The advantage is the Astros first spring game on TV was broadcast today against the Yankees. Carlos Lee had a three run homer and Hunter Pence was 2 for three w/ two doubles. Really didn’t matter, it was just good to see baseball on the tube, and I was home for it. Now I hope to shake the flu.

Has the power ranking shifted in the league when Morgan Ensberg and Jason Lane are on the Yankees? That was an odd sight.

I like that in this day and age we can get nearly instant information on everything from the team, but the reason for Matsui’s not playing is a bit much. New nickname…Prep H. From Friday’s Chronicle, “Astros second baseman Kaz Matsui is a non-starter for today's lineup because of hemorrhoids.” At least it didn’t go into the cause and treatment options. Something like, "He was sitting to long on the toilet reading the Japanese version of Maxim when the flare up occurred. Treatment will be twice a day application of Preparation H, Greaseless formula. Roger Clemens has been contacted for his input on the treatment. Matsui's response when learning Clemens advice had been sought, 'NOOOOOOO!!!! Matsui want no needle in bumb! Rear look like J-Lo when he done'" (no that wasn't from the paper, I added it) LOL.