March 2009
BACK IN ACTION…
Some of you may have been thinking, “Where the heck has that girly baseball chick gone? Where are her fabulous, amazing, insightful blogs?” Ok, maybe not. But anyway, it’s been a little while and basically I was sick, call it the flu or whatever but I was down for the count and I’m still a little stuffy, but if you were at all worried about me I’m going to pull through.
So did you hear the big news????
Yah, the A’s are starting the season off strong …. on the DL! So I guess when I go to the A’s home opener I’m not going to see Duchscherer pitch. I am hoping in the end it all turns out good but it’s a little frustrating at the same time. This team needs to start off strong for once and with a pitching staff that still doesn’t know who the starters are it’s not a great sign for things to come. I have all the hope in the world but I gotta see it to believe it.
Usually I start every season being completely stoked and hopeful and believe the A’s can go all the way and I make others believe it too. But after the luck the A’s have had lately this season is a little different. I still know they are totally going to win the World Series, but I’m a little worried about what it’s going to take to get there.
I don’t want to see the A’s use the DL 25+ times this season or see over 50 different ball players on the field. There is something to be said about building chemistry. Chemistry makes the game almost seem effortless and the A’s, while still managing to do pretty well last season, on the field the A’s play was far from effortless.
But we, meaning the A’s, have some killer bats that we haven’t had for quite some time. If they can produce the runs maybe, just maybe they can either make the lack of pitching studs less obvious or make the pitchers so comfortable on the mound they become the studs the A’s knew they could be.
It’s basically just wait and see time for the A’s. I have a feeling this is going to be a very interesting season, big highs, big lows and in the end I want to see the A’s on top!
Charles Finley with one of the Oakland A’s World Series trophies
Gripes, Disses, and the A’s!
I have been thinking, what can I possibly write about? It wasn’t a matter of not having anything to say, it was more like I have too much to say. I was wondering where I should start, but I figure I will just put everything in this one blog(gette). Some parts I already know will get your panties in a bunch, and some will make you roll your eyes and think what the heck is she thinking, but trust me I know what I’m talking about (or at least I think so, but what is it that people say, when a woman talks a man just has to nod his head in agreement because a woman or a chick in this situation is always right).
I will start off by saying ….neener neener neeeeeener…Oakland beat the Angels 8-1. What’s that you say? It’s only Spring Training?!?!? And that is my first gripe. On one hand Spring Training isn’t important because it doesn’t count when determining who gets to the post season. But for you guys that say it’s no big deal at all you either have no clue what you are talking about or have a really crappy team and it truly doesn’t matter ::coughPiratescough:: Spring Training gives us the first look at our team. Is pitching a worry for you? You get to check out all of your so called up and coming studs and how they might fit in. Spring Training gives us a pretty good look at what our team is shaping up to be. You get to see how much the athletes worked in the off season either because they are showing more skills on the field or their body has dramatically changed. As a baseball fan I’m just stoked to get the chance to watch some baseball. I don’t care if it’s Spring Training or not, when the A’s kick the Giants and Angels rear I’m going to be pretty excited. And to listen to the radio and hear Garciaparra (2 for 2) the old guy who people are telling me don’t get too excited about, hits a line drive two base hit, I think take that naysayers. Spring Training may not determine anything when the season starts but you get to see your team. Most of the crap I hear comes from Yankee fans. So sorry some of our teams have a lot of questions and aren’t lucky enough to buy already established players who everyone knows what to expect minus maybe an injury here or there that could change things up a bit. Don’t ask why they show Spring Training highlights, don’t say Spring Training doesn’t matter, just sit back shut up and enjoy watching your team play ball.
Speaking of the Yankees, that brings me to my other gripe. I know I stick up for the Yankees, and that primarily has to do with the fact that I think they get a lot of crap for nothing and the fact I hate the Red Sox. But Yankee fans are starting to really drive me crazy. Sure I have met a lot more awesome Yankee fans than I have Boston Fans, but lately Yankee fans are really giving the Sox Fans and run for their money. I really have never known fans to be as low on the Homer poll as the current Yankee fan. They want to bad mouth the media and say there is nowhere like playing in New York, boo hoo, while secretly loving the drama and thinking it makes them that much better than every other team. But I can’t think of any other fan that bad mouths their players like a Yankee fan. And before you even say that Yankee fans know the game or they aren’t bias, or a number of other things you might think of just stop right there. Some Yankee fans are Jeter fans so they have problems with A-Rod, then you have the A-Rod fans that have issues with Jeter. The reason the media has a field day is because of YOU! If YOU would just shut up and not care about all the drama on and off the field the media wouldn’t have as much to talk about. It’s you that cares about A-Rod and manly women or the tension between A-Rod and Jeter. They also comment on how the team didn’t really look that supportive of A-Rod when he had his roid press conference. Why don’t you try being a little more supportive? I have also heard, now that Giambi is back home as an Oakland A, he’s not really that good, or he is blamed for the Yankees not winning the World Series. Well I’m glad to have Giambi back as our first baseman, and the leader of the pack. WELCOME BACK FRAT HOUSE!!!!! The Yankee’s have brought on a lot of drama on their own; have fun in third place again Yankees!
Prediction: A’s to World Series before the Yankees! (have you seen our young pitching in the meaningless Spring Training?)
Now on to A’s pitching! I am still concerned about this one segment of the team. I think our batting is going to be greatly improved. We have one of the best baseball players in the game today with Holliday, Giambi still has power, and if some of our injury prone guys stay healthy we have a few more hits with them too. Like I have said before our fielding really has never been a problem, but it has improved with the addition of Cabrera and if Sweeney stays healthy you will see some amazing centerfield heroics. But, as we are all aware Duchscherer (Duke) has had some setbacks with his elbow and as the probable number 1 starter it is a bit worrisome. Most likely he will end up starting the season on the DL and gradually working his way into being a reliever until his elbow issues are resolved and he can be the number one guy we intended him to be. I also made you aware of a couple up and comers in Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill who might surprise us and come to the bigs a little earlier than expected as well as Vin Mazzaro who has been with the A’s Triple A team the Rivercats. There is a huge competition going on right now for a starting job. One of my personal faves is Gio Gonzalez I would really like him to have chance and to see what happens. But we also have Edgar Gonzalez, Jerome Williams and Josh Outman. This is where Spring Training can get a team and fans excited when there is an aspect of the game that is very questionable. In three games Cahill has a 2.25 ERA, in four games Mazzaro hasn’t allowed a single run and Anderson has an ERA of 1.86 in four games. Yes, I don’t know if any of those guys are going to be in the starting rotation or where in the rotation they might be but I must admit the queasiness I felt in my stomach a couple weeks ago has eased up significantly. I just can’t wait to see who will be tossing to Suzuki come April.
Another little gripe I have is one that involves the recent transactions the A’s have made. I can’t remember who told me this whether it was my Yankee fan friend or Dodger fan friend, but one of them said the A’s are turning into the Giants, acquiring old guys who can’t play. Oh yah the A’s have sooooo many old guys. The A’s have a great mix of young and old, and age is nothing but number if they can play. Giambi not only still has power, and yes he can play first base, but he is a tremendous asset in the clubhouse. While Chavy and Ellis show leadership by their play on the field, Giambi is outspoken and gets a team pumped before the game ever begins. This was something he could never do as a Yankee. I would say we should do what the A’s did in the 70s and bring back the facial hair, but I’m afraid with our abundance of youngsters it might be a little difficult. The A’s have been so lucky with the guys they have had on the team. We have had great veterans who are willing to do everything they can to not only help the team now but help the rooks and the future of the Oakland A’s.
I don’t know about you but I am excited about the 2009 season. I have high hopes for the Oakland A’s but I think they are realistic. I’m not going to worry about the future of where the organization might be I just pray that the team does what they need to do to keep them here, get the fans in the seats, and WIN!
To quote Gio Gonzalez, “A’s fan are great, great fans, I’m not a well known guy but they treat you like you have played there for 15 years.”
With that, yes I say we and us when I talk about the A’s. Some weirdoes say they don’t understand why people say we and us when talking about a sports team. Well, let me tell you! I grew up in absolute love with the Oakland A’s since birth, but primarily from about the age of 3 when I could in some ways comprehend what was going on. I know I have devoted my time and my money to supporting the A’s. It’s like having stock in a company, you are part owner and I think we have every right to say it’s our team, because it is. We are true fans of the game. We have passion, and love for this game that can’t be matched by any other fans of any other sports. As Baseball fans we understand the meaning of team and we know it is the only true American game (that just so happens to have caught on to the entire world). So I will continue to say we and us whenever I talk about MY A’s and I suggest if you are a true fan of your team you do the same.
GO A’S!
On a Lighter Note…
So, basically my perfect guy would pretty much love baseball as much as I do. The perfect first date for me is totally going to an A’s game, hands down. I found a list that expresses what is so great about dating a baseball player.
20 Reasons to Date a Baseball Player
20. They peak their best in the Spring, but they’ll play all year long.
19. They know how to use their bats.
18. They know how to sacrifice for the team.
17. They prep the field before they get started, and clean it after they’re done.
16. Only the best play.
15. They’re not done until someone scores.
14. They’re taught to try to hit it into the gaps.
13. They love to get down and dirty.
12. They’re used to going back to back doubleheaders.
11. They do it morning, day and night.
10. They are great with their hands.
9. They’re used to scoring no matter what base they’re on.
8. They have tremendous endurance.
7. They carry a big stick.
6. They don’t stop until the job is done, and there can always be extra innings.
5. They like to touch every base carefully.
4. They like to hit it hard.
3. They take the extra base if they can get it.
2. They slide into home really hard.
1. They can do it in all 9 positions.
Sounds pretty good to me! Now I just need to find a guy that plays baseball, A, AA, AAA, doesn’t really matter. Guess I need to start hanging out at the ballpark.
I haven’t posted a blog in a few days so I just thought I would come back with a little bit of humor eventhough it is very true.
GO A’S!!!!!
Spring Training, A-Rod, the Dreaded DL
The A’s usually start off slow whether it’s Spring Training or the regular season. It can be frustrating but the second half of the season is always fun. But it always comes down to how much the A’s sucked the first half. I don’t really pay to much attention to the Spring Training games but I must admit now that they are winning my interest is being perked.
The first game the A’s tied 3-3 vs. the Brewers, then the A’s lost 3-1 vs. the Angels, which did hurt a little because I always want to beat them. Whether it is Spring Training or not there is a bit of a rivalry that has been building up. They finally won against Cleveland a wopping 1-0 and then of course lost a couple more. Last time I checked the standings A’s were in dead last and the Mariners were in first. Then we, YES WE!, beat the White Sox, GIANTS, Mariners, and of course don’t let me forget South Africa. South Africa? I never knew they played baseball in South Africa, at least we won.
Now the A’s are 4-4 and no longer in last, but Angels are 7-1. I know it’s Spring Training but don’t you still hate to see your team behind their rival? The Angels don’t have K-Rod, which is huge, I not only don’t like the guy but he kills most opponents he faces. If only they could get rid of Lackey, then I would know for sure I was right all along and their really is a God.
All teams have been overshadowed this Spring Training by A-rod. First it’s Torre’s book, then it’s Steroids, now it’s a cyst on his hip and apparent labrum tear. Now the big question is ooooo does he get surgery or doesn’t he? I say big woop!!! My question is, are the A’s healthy. They were on the DL around 25 times in 2008. Yankees are big babies wondering about one guy having surgery. Let’s revisit the A’s stints on the DL and who ended up going under the knife.
DL TRANSACTIONS
3/25/2008: Eric Chavez 15-day DL
3/25/2008: Chad Gaudin 15-day DL
3/25/2008: Kiko Calero 15-day DL later put on 60-day DL
4/8/2008: Chad Gaudin off DL
4/8/2008: Justin Duchscherer 15-day DL
4/10/2008: Rich Harden 15-day DL
4/20/2008: Keith Foulke DL
4/24/2008: Travis Buck 15-day DL
4/24/2008: Eric Chavez transferred to 60-day DL
4/26/2008: Justin Duchscherer off DL
5/9/2008: Foulke off DL
5/10/2008: Buck off DL – sent to AAA
5/11/2008: Harden off DL
5/11/2008: Chris Denorfia 15-day DL
5/16/2008: Santiago Casilla 15-day DL
5/19/2008: Donnie Murphy 15-day DL
5/20/2008: Andrew Brown 15-day DL
5/22/2008: Denorfia off DL
5/29/2008: Chavez off DL
5/29/2008: Frank Thomas 15-day DL
5/30/2008: Calero off DL
5/30/2008: Joey Devine 15-day DL
5/30/2008: Mike Sweeney 15-day DL
5/30/2008: Ryan Sweeney 15-day DL
6/8/2008: A. Brown off DL
6/13/2008: R. Sweeney off DL
6/19/2008: Casilla off DL
6/20/2008: Murphy off DL
7/2/2008: Eric Chavez 15-day DL
7/4/2008: Keith Foulke 15-day DL
7/5/2008: Bobby Crosby 15-day DL
7/8/2008: Mike Sweeney transferred to 60-day DL
7/18/2008: Crosby off DL
7/19/2008: Daric Barton 15-day DL
7/31/2008: Thomas off DL
8/1/2008: Andrew Brown 15-day DL
8/1/2008: Barton off DL
8/2/2008: Devine off DL
8/6/2008: Eric Chavez transferred (once again) to the 60-day DL
8/13/2008: Ryan Sweeney 15-day DL
8/21/2008: Justin Duchscherer 15-day DL
8/21/2008: Sean Gallagher 15-day DL
8/28/2008: R. Sweeney off DL
8/30/2008: Frank Thomas 15-day DL
8/30/2008: Foulke off DL
9/3/2008: M. Sweeney off DL
9/3/2008: Frank Thomas transferred to 60-day DL
9/10/2008: Sean Gallagher off DL
9/21/2008: Mark Ellis 60-day DL
10/3/2008: Duchscherer off DL
11/3/2008: Frank Thomas off DL
11/14/2008: Brown, Chavez, and Ellis off DL (big woop the season is over)
07/2008 SURGERIES
September 2007: Eric Chavez -Shoulder
October 2007: Eric Chavez – Back
March 2008: Chad Gaudin – Hip (minor)
May 2008: Mike Sweeney – Knee
July 2008: Eric Chavez – Shoulder
September 2008: Marc Ellis – Shoulder, Travis Buck – Elbow
October 2008: Daric Barton – Hip, Greg Smith – Elbow
Granted we don’t have Greg Smith, Frank Thomas, Mike Sweeney and a few others but for us to have a successful season Duke, Chavy and Ellis have to stay healthy. Maybe Ellis and Chavy aren’t stars with the bat but what they do on the field and in the clubhouse would be a huge loss if they were out for an extended period of time. This trend must end!
Go A’s!!!
The A’s Have Pitching…
One of my biggest questions for the Oakland A’s is what is going on with their pitching staff. We all gasped when we got rid of Hudson, Mulder, Zito (not so much), Haren, Street (he was good at one time), Harden and Blanton, but there are reasons to this madness. Most of us know that the A’s have some of the best scouts in baseball and arguably the best GM in Billy Beane, but year after year we can’t help but scratch our heads. It can get frustrating but things happen and so far Beane has shown, at least in my mind, that he knows what he is doing.
What the A’s need is pitching! Doesn’t everyone?
We might be seeing Brett Anderson at some point this season pitch for the A’s. He spent the second 1/2 of 2008 with the A’s AA team the Midland RockHounds. The first part of 2008 he was with the A’s single A team the Stockton Ports, combined he won 11 and lost 5, with a 3.69 ERA. While walking just 48 batters he struckout an awesome 243 in 225 1/3 innings. His dad is a coach so apparently he learned how to pitch the right way.
About his pitches, his fast ball reaches about 95 mph, but more steadily at 91-93 mph. He is said to have a lot of control of his pitches and with his command is looked at as someone who can lead a pitching staff one day. He also has a good curve, slider and changeup, oh and he’s a lefty.
After his season in Midland ended he was added to the A’s AAA team the Sacramento Rivercats, where he helped them win another league championship. It looks like he will start in Sacramento this year. So, within a year this guy jumped from A to AAA, not quite a Travis Buck job going from A to the majors but pretty close. This guy is going to make the Haren trade look even better.
I’m looking forward to seeing Anderson pitch with the Rivercats. I’m about 10 minutes from the ballpark now so expect some AAA blogs.
Don’t be down on the pitching A’s fans, the A’s have been building up their pitching and we will soon see them in the “bigs.”
Expected to show up in an A’s uniform in 2010 is another pitcher, Trevor Cahill. Cahill throws right and has a knuckle-curve out pitch that makes his opponents shake in their cleats, along with a solid changeup, and his best pitch a sinking fastball. Cahill started off as a shortstop but appears to have found a home on the mound. He also played 1/2 of 2008 in Stockton and then promoted to Midland in the second 1/2. Like Anderson, Cahill also had a W-L record of 11-5, with a 2.61 ERA in 21 games pitched. For two years in a row he was named the organizations’ Pitcher of the Year.
He may also be seen in a Rivercat uniform this year.
So we still might be scratching our heads at some of the moves that are made. But I have faith in Billy Beane and I think we will be on our way to bringing another Championship to Oakland. It’s been 20 years, it’s time.
To quote an article written March 2008 by Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com, “Hey, your’re good! What’s your name again? … Such is life for the Minor League staff in the Oakland A’s organization. If you happen to be in Phoenix this spring and see a number of grown men walking around grinning, there’s the reason why: The A’s system is more loaded than a Porsche.”
So it’s just a matter of time. Watch out Yankees, watch out Red Sox and Angels, here come the Oakland A’s.
Check out Raley Field - Home of the Sacramento Rivercats the Oakland A’s Triple A Team…
Ain’t it beautiful? Possible A’s future home??? hmmm…. maybe?
Tune In @ 7:00 PST / 10:00 EST – THE BREW AND BILL SHOW
The Brew and Bill Show (sports show) now airing every Monday and Thursday night at 10:00 EST @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gbhunior. On today’s show they have an interview with the Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman. You know you wanna!
Keep tuning in because they were able to get an interview with former Oakland Athletic and New York Yankee, World Series MVP Scott Brosius. I can’t tell you when it will be coming but sometime this month so you have to keep listening to The Brew and Bill Show.
Go A’s!
Oakland ‘A’ To Watch!
Right now the big news involving the A’s are the acquisitions of Giambi, Holliday, Cabrera and Nomar. The big question for A’s fans is, “What’s going to happen with Crosby?” While I love the guys we were able to obtain, and at this point I don’t really care about what happens to Crosby the guy everyone should keep an eye on is Ryan Sweeney. Even for those of you who don’t even care about the A’s he is at least some good eye candy.
Ryan Sweeney just turned 24, which is still young and he can learn a lot from the vets we have acquired but he is capable of a lot on his own. The A’s got him in the Swisher trade, when Swish was sent off to the White Sox not long after all of us A’s fans were stoked that he signed for six years. Apparently that doesn’t matter, signed just means we will keep you around but if we can get rid of you for something we think will help us in the long run then we can get rid of you any time we want. Baseball is a crazy, crazy game.
Sweeney played the first two years of his career with the White Sox, but he only played a combined 33 games. This ironically enough was Swisher’s old number. Hmmmmm…. A coincidence? Well no matter how much the players don’t want to admit it; it’s a very superstitious game. Hey Giants! Does Zito still have his teddy bears?
The Numbers:
|
Year |
Games |
HR |
RBI |
BA |
|
2006 |
18 |
0 |
5 |
.229 |
|
2007 |
15 |
1 |
5 |
.200 |
|
2008 |
115 |
5 |
45 |
.286 |
In my opinion a .286 is a pretty good average, he’s not a power guy but he does put the ball in play and he does get on base. In 2008 he had 110 hits with 18 doubles and 3 triples, and was only walked 38 times, with a .350 OBP. I think this year he will be closer to a .300 hitter, 10 homeruns and around 60 RBI. I’m not a numbers person and I’m just pulling these numbers out of a place the sun doesn’t shine unless I’m on my balcony where no one can see me, but I think he is a guy to watch. I think he has a good bat, he is one of the better outfielders and he has speed. Just by watching this guy last season he has a lot going for him, plus a great attitude, which these days can be hard to find. But I must say the A’s have been pretty lucky in the personality department.
Basically, I just want to put it out there that I think Ryan Sweeney is going to be the guy to watch. Sure people are interested in seeing how these new vets are going to do but the A’s are known for getting good young talent and Sweeney is no exception. We’ll see how close this non numbers person got on her predictions. But I really do hate predictions because anything can happen. I just want my team to stay healthy.
I have to close this with a quote from a chick I overheard talking about baseball, “How can anyone like baseball, they only hit like 20% of the time.”
Go A’s!
A’s Get Cabrera, What Happens to Crosby? Garciaparra?
As an A’s fan I find myself to be relatively stoked about this deal. For those of you in Bean-town, stoked is kinda sorta like wicked. Why you all say that is beyond my comprehension. Anyway, Cabrera is great for the A’s. When considering what they have had and comparing that with what they are getting its a good move. Some people might say something like what I was told by someone who will remain nameless, “a career .274 batting average? That’s not very good!” Well, in my opinion a .274 is pretty good; I mean they can’t all be the late great Ted Williams. That average compared to Crosby’s career .239, I mean come on there is no comparison.
I will admit I am not familiar with Cabrera’s history of injuries but it doesn’t really matter when you consider how often Crosby is placed on the DL. Crosby has talent no doubt, but he is becoming more and more of a liability. Now I am a bit excited about him working with the likes of Mark McGwire and trying to perfect his swing. But a perfect swing means nothing if he’s injured.
But now we also hear that Nomar Garciaparra is in the mix. He is basically pondering the idea of retirement unless the A’s decide to sign him. Even though he was at one time a Boston Moron I still like the guy. I am under the assumption that if Garciaparra does sign with the A’s it will be another one of those one year jobbers and either way Crosby is odd man out. But this is what I get for actually reading articles; they say if they get Garciaparra then Crosby will be a utility man. Well what is Garciaparra? Isn’t he a utility man right now? That was his job with the Dodgers. What do you need Garciaparra for if you are going to keep Crosby? I personally thought they should have gotten rid of Crosby a couple seasons ago and kept fan favorite Marco Scutaro.
I hate reading articles, I should know better than to read anything by so called experts they just confuse the situation. That’s why I like reading blogs, the fans know more about this darn game (well some of them.)
I’m not really sure what the A’s should do in regards to Garciaparra or Crosby. I wanted to give Crosby the boot but it sounds like he might be doing well and now that he is working on his swing he could surprise us this season, however Garciaparra hasn’t been a total disappointment. He played in less than half the games Crosby did last year, who had a .239 ERA compared with the .264 ERA of Nomar. Crosby is 29 years old and Nomar is pushing 36 years of age. I actually would hate to see Nomar retire but I don’t know if there is any other option for him, it’s A’s or Bust. But do we pass on Crosby? He is still relatively young and I believe his batting average will be better this season. I know I wanted to give up on the guy a couple seasons ago but now I’m not so sure. I think at this point I will approve of either decision the A’s decide to make.
When it comes down to it, the A’s need pitching. Now rumor has it Duke’s elbow issues may be worse than we are led to believe. As far as I know he is all we have right now that has proven himself, at least as a starter. I am excited to see Ziegler close; I hope he can accomplish what he did last year. It does remind me of Cust though. When Cust came to the A’s it felt like he finally found where he belonged. Eight straight games with a homerun! Who does that? Jack Cust does that! Then the following season he is just average. Ziegler went how many innings without a run? Thirties? Forties? Yah I know I should just look it up but I want to show some legitimacy to my knowledge, I’m not a numbers person I know about and around what they are and that’s good enough for me. I’m a fan, I’m not a scout.
I love my A’s! I have all the faith in the world that whatever team they come up with can win, but I would be more confident if I felt we had adequate pitching. Our hitting is going to improve dramatically; our fielding never really was an issue. However, starting now I am going to pray every night for a healthy season for the entire team but especially Chavy, Duke, and Ellis. I’ll pray for Crosby too if it looks like he will stay. I am confident but I still have that little ache in my side that it might not go as well as I hope. But that’s why they play 162 games. You never know what is going to happen. Teams have gone from last to first in just a matter of one month so until the A’s are down to the last game of the season and more than a game back from going to the playoffs my faith will remain high.
GO A’S!!!!
Ladies Only …. and Some of the Boys!
I was just putting on my Nivea A Kiss of Moisture Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4 and thought I would share some tips while out in the sun at a baseball game.
Now as ladies we know that guys have it lucky, when we age we become old hags and men become hotter (if they take care of themselves of course.) Most of us I would say love the sun, I do like the rainy weather but being at a ball game with the sun beating down, life can’t get much sweeter than that (except for a night game.)
But our skin suffers. If you don’t use sunscreen now…START!!!!! Even when it’s not sunny it’s good to get in the habit of using sunscreen especially on the face. I know, I know, it will mess up your makeup…..but thats not true!!!! So no more excuses. Try Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion for Face SPF 70! That’s right SPF 70. I used the sporty one in that blue bottle for years but this Aveeno doesn’t smell like sunblock and it lasts, but as with any sunblock you need to reapply especially if you are sweating. But on a day to day basis put it on once and you are good to go just let it dry about 30 seconds then proceed with your normal makeup routine.
For the lips I started using Nivea and it works really good and stays on your lips. I don’t know about you but I hate when I am home from a game and I am all hot and my lips are chapped. So I recommend Nivia A Kiss of Moisture Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4. If you are at a game you don’t need lipstick! Boys don’t like that anyway unless you are at the clubs, dance clubs that is.
And also so you don’t get a sunburned head I recommend that everyone go and buy a baseball cap of their favorite team. Then you don’t have to worry about a flaky head a week after you went to a game.
Of course always lather up with sunscreen over all exposed parts. My choice is Coppertone Sport. I tan relatively easy and don’t generally burn to much but I like an SPF of at least 30 on my body.
And if you do happen to get a few red spots make sure to always put on Aloe Vera. It is a must have!!!! Even if you don’t think the redness is to bad you have to put it on because I know you know you said it wouldn’t be bad and a couple days later you are still dying from the burning sensation and now you are peeling. I use Banana Boat Aloe Gel.
Make sure you are good to your skin ladies. Then the boys will want to keep taking us to games and maybe even go home for our own game of baseball.
A Treat to Ease the Baseball Summer Heat
I just thought I would share a little recipe for a nice light refreshing treat. It would be perfect for the hot weather but I just made this and its pretty darn good in cold weather too.
I have to give credit to the Food Network’s Paula Deen on this one but I have an idea to put a spin to it. And while you should follow the ingredients you don’t really have to follow exactly how they put it together.
Carolyn’s Gelatin Cheesecake
Prep Time = 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time = 3 hours
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Level: Easy
Serves: 12 servings
1 (12-oz) Container Low-Fat (1%) Cottage Cheese [I only found a 16 oz. at the store so you know just leave in what you think is 4oz.]
2 (.3oz) Boxes of Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin, Plus 1 Box (recommended: Jell-O) [I only saw .6 oz boxes at the store so I bought one and then guesstimated what half of the other was]
2 Ready-Made Ligh Graham Cracker Crusts
1 Pint Fresh Strawberries, Plus Extra For Garnish [I skipped this part all together, so did my mom and she used Peach Jello and I used Raspberry]
1 (8 oz) Container of Frozen Light Whipped Topping, Thawed [I used Cool Whip Lite and I put it on after I cut myself a piece but I'm bringing one to my parents and I think I will put it on top first]
Directions -
Put cottage cheese in a blender.
Make 2 boxes of the gelatin, using 1 cup of hot and 1 cup of cold water.
At once, before it jells, add to cottage cheese.
Blend until smooth.
Pour evenly into crusts and refrigerate until set.
Cut up fruit and place on top of pie.
Make remaining package of gelatin as per instructions on box. [My mom just mixed it all together in the blender and left it less smooth which was really yummy, when I made it I made it how the directs say minus letting the cottage cheese and jello mix set and then poured the other gelatin in and that was good too and my cottage cheese was blended so there were no chunks in the pie]
Pour it on top of fruit and put it in the refrigerator until set.
Put whipped topping on top.
Garnish with more fruit.
Pictures:
1. Following Paula Deens Directions
2 & 3. Following my directions
Side Note: My mom’s version leaves the pie much creamier than both of these and it is so good but I liked mine too. Its something you can play around with and use different flavors. I was thinking I could use lime jello and then put yellow food coloring in with my whipped topping and there ya go A’s Jello Pie!!!!! GENIUS!!!! Try it…I don’t cook and it tasted awesome mine might not be as pretty as Paula’s but it all goes to the same place in the end.
GirlyBaseballChick
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