Marco Scutaro?

The shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays???
Yes indeed.
So on my daily religious check of such websites as Nesn.com and Boston.com, I stumbled upon a slide show of the 11 people the Red Sox should get in the off season. Shall I share?
Alright!

1) Jason Bay - Um YEAH. 4 years at 60 million dollars. Fine. Get him. (Please sign J-Bomb, for the love of all that is holy, you're making me nervous!)

2) Adrian Gonzalez - Alright! He would be a nice asset. Wouldn't mind it!

3) Felix Hernandez - Seattle's pitcher who went 19-5 with a 2.49 ERA? Yes please. I mean, imagine our rotation with that extra 'umpf'. Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, Felix Hernandez, Dice-K (?), Tim Wakefield (?). It would be a constant rotation of screwing with the opponent's batter's minds (aka Holy Terror Pitching Staff).

4) Matt Holliday - Another good prospect to think about if Jason Bay skips town (don't you dare!).

5) Roy Halladay - Meh. He's good. I like him. Just don't trade Buchholz for him.

6) Adrian Beltre - No thank you. Don't get me wrong readers, he's a good player. But I would rather see Mike Lowell and Youk play were they are. If Lowell needs a day off, put Youk on third and Victor Martinez on first. George Kottaras or Varitek can catch.

7)Johnny Damon - No.

8) Marco Scutaro - I really like this guy. After watching him play when the Sox met with Toronto...he's earned the affectionate nickname of Scoots. If my roommate and I give a player a nickname, they're in. Yes, hes 33 but hes hella good. Plus with the shortstop position in limbo, we need a guy in there who is consistent.

9)Josh Willingham - He seems like a player that might thrive at Fenway given the chance, but he may be just a bargaining chip for another team.

10) John Lackey - 7.1 Innings of scoreless relief, impressive. We can never have too much pitching, I guess.

11) Bobby Abreu - Well he just signed with the Angels, so this is pointless.

There ya have it folks. What do you think? Is there anyone else you think we should get/look at/pursue?

Frankly My Dear, I'm a little Disappointed

Disappointed in what you ask? In the music industry!

I admit, for the past few years, I have become a fan of such bands as We the Kings and Forever the Sickest Kids. (Not to sound more important that everyone else) But I've liked these bands since before they were really popular, as I'm sure a lot of people have.

But.

Come the rise of such super powers as Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez...aka...the Disney Channel Stars. People who got their fame by being on the Disney Channel.

So whats the link between these two subjects you ask?

Well.

Bands these days it seems will do anything to get one step further, to get 10 more fans, to get 100 more bucks, to be that more famous. First it was Forever the Sickest Kids re-doing one of their songs (Whoa-Oh, Me Vs. Everyone) with Selena Gomez. Fine. I can let that slip. Don't wanna, but I guess I have to. Next...We The King's new album Smile, Kid features a song with Demi Lovato. Come on. How many years has it been since your last album, and you give me this??

But wait! Don't be mad at me just yet. Hear my reasoning for my dismay.

I simply feel like it's a sell out. What about the older fans who want to see a bands evolution into something not necessarily better, but something more mature than what they were. What about the older fans who still want to see said band's show but doesn't want to be surrounded by little teeny-bobbers wearing "I Heart Joe Jonas" T-shirts? I feel like the so called "scene" bands are trying to milk the Disney Channel cash cow for all its worth. Sure, those stars are simply raking in the cash, but do they know what it's like to actually tour? And by tour I mean TOUR. Sleeping in a van with 8 to 10 other people every night after a show, so everyone smells of B.O. Eating what you can find at the gas station. The grueling schedule of load in, load out, set up, break town, teching..ect ect ect. What about the continuous cycle of sleep deprivation! These kids don't know about all this. They have 'people' to haul all that equipment around for them...all they have to do is get dressed, put on their face, and go out and sing. Granted! Granted they have to take care of their voice and they have to be aware of their body but still...they have it made in comparison to those who tour constantly will little to no money or reward.

I mean, let's face it, you're never going to see AFI do a duet with Miley Cyrus. Never. Why? Because AFI values themselves to much to create a train wreck like that. Some other bands need to gain some of that self respect as well.

My idea? Let's stick to what we know best. Let's take a break, a breather if you will, regain our composure, and go back out there and make some decent music. Make your own music. Be who you want to be as a band or musician. Don't succumb to the mainstream tween sensations. BE ORIGINAL. I don't care how much money you make, being original doesn't have a price.

I <3 Childhood Toys

Boucy Balls

Skip- Its

Hula Hoops

Chalk

Remember the good ole days when it was safe to play in your driveway? Those were gooooood days.

Bikes

Scooters

Baseball

Rollerblades

I was being a creeper and I bought 4 bouncy balls from the local food store. Not from the shelves...but from the machines they have up front. Oh yeah. The good stuff! Lets just say I think the people who live below me arent my biggest fans.

I think I need a Skip It. I get paid Friday. Mmm. What do you think?



purple?

In case you were wondering, if you sit at your desk and google skip its while wasting time and not doing your paper thats due tomorrow, google will only give you about 3 useable pictures.

Google knows. Im telling ya. It knows.