Bored

Only problem with that theory is that Patterson's had more at bats with runners on than Dunn had. But its just more natural for someone who bats 1st or 2nd to have fewer rbi opportunities than someone who hits in the middle of the order. I mean there is a reason why Rickey Henderson's career high in rbi was only 74. Also in his MVP year of 1990 he hit 28 homeruns and had a .577 slugging pct. yet only had 61 rbi. Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco on the other hand each had more than 100 rbi even though they both had a lower slugging pct. than Rickey.

Being a 100% Billy Beane desciple I understand how unimportant batting average can be but when your hitting .209, I don't give a shit about many walks you draw or how many homeruns you hit. A .209 batting average is a .209 batting average no matter how you slice it. Even when you take in Dunn's power and walk numbers, Patterson is still having a better year then Dunn. He hits so little that it offsets his ability to walk. A .322 obp is not very good.

I think they have no idea what they are going to do with Team Angle so they just kept off the show.

So what are the odds Anglesault bitches about Angle's return?

Your exactly right but it ain't the greatest thing ever as yes Undertaker once again looks stronger than anyone Smackdown and Benoit jobs again...but at least I can look forward to the main event. Maybe I'm just in a glass half full mood for whatever reason but will probably bitch come Thursday.

Hey I'm not naive enough to think this will signify the Cruiserweight division getting a lot more attention but maybe its just like you just bitch so much about things that when they do something cool like having the Cruiserweight title match close the show that I temporarily don't give a shit about the reality of the situation. BTW I think Spanky sucks so I could carless if he gets pushed but I know I'm in a very small minority there.

In my opinion, they're building toward a "Benoit's frustrated" heel turn, where Rhyno reluctantly joins him (because Rhyno as a face? Plain goofy.) Well it says Rhyno accidently hit Benoit so that would make you believe on the surface that they are hinting at turning Rhyno but who knows.

Whoops thanks...I'm so used to typing "def." when doing research for my review topics. Thankfully the tag match is a match most could conclude who the winner would be anyways.

Okay when was the last time they had a main event between Cruiserweights? That is a change.

It was non-title. I thought they would be APA's squash boys for their return this week they ain't back yet.

Hmm interesting that Rhyno "accidently" cost Benoit his match.

The Undertaker vs. Chuck Palumbo Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri vs. The Basham Brothers Chris Benoit vs. John Cena Rikishi & Torrie Wilson vs. Jamie Noble & Nidia Matt Hardy vs. Rey Misterio

And I have to say immediately WOW they had the Cruiserweight Title match as the main event. Kudos to WWE on that. Also they get the Mr. America crap out of the way early and APA doesn't return. Woo hoo must watch show this week!

SPOILERS BITCHES!!! DARK MATCHES Ultimo Dragon v.s. Shannon Moore Ultimo Dragon came out to a great pop from the crowd, and his intro had fire and the video thing was on fire and stuff. High spots in the match included a superplex into an inverted type of stunner. Dragon got Moore locked up in a texas cloverleaf; then a Regal Stretch type of move to make Shannon Moore submit. Ultimo Dragon wins the match. Winner: Ultimo Dragon Billy Gunn v.s. Sumo (?) Billy Gunn made his return as Badass Billy Gunn, and received a pretty nice pop. Billy defeated a samoan dude named Sumo with the Fameasser. Winner: Billy Gunn VELOCITY Sean O'Haire v.s. Spanky O'Haire dominated the match mostly. While O'Haire has Spanky down with a chinlock, the crowd chants for Spanky. Sean O'Haire wins the match, like Spanky had a chance! Winner: Sean O'Haire Crash Holly v.s. Orlando Jordon Crash Holly rolled up Orlando Jordan with a pin, and defeated him with help from Shannon Moore. Moore held the arms while Crash got the pin. Winner: Crash Holly Funaki v.s. A-Train The crowd is chanting "shave your back" during the match. A-Train gets a backbreaker, and spins him for the win. A-Train squashes Funaki. Winner: A-Train After the A-Train/Funaki match, A-Train gets on the mic and challenges somebody to come down to the ring. Bill DeMott came out. Bill DeMott v.s. A-Train Shoulder block by A-Train. Bodyslam by A-Train, followed by a splash from the rope. A-Train dominates the match. A-Train gets DeMott into a bearhug. DeMott hits a spinebuster. Bill DeMott picked up the win with a roll up. Winner: Bill DeMott A divas video is played, then Torrie's Playboy is promoted, then the crew comes out and sets up Piper's Pit. Smackdown is up next. SMACKDOWN Piper's Pit starts off Smackdown. Piper talks about Zack Gowen, then he calls Sean O'Haire a special guy. Vince McMahon then comes out. Vince says there will be a change tonight on Smackdown. Vince offers Zack Gowen a WWE contract, then Mr. America comes out. McMahon talks about respect. McMahon tells Zack Gowen that his hero, Mr. America, can't give him a contract with the WWE. McMahon announces Mr. America v.s. Vince McMahon in an arm wrestling match next week on Smackdown, if America wins then Zack Gowen gets a WWE contract. Mr. America accepts the challenge, and calls McMahon an *******. McMahon changed his mind, he says it'll be McMahon v.s. Gowen in an arm wrestling match next week. McMahon says it's a 1 legged man in an *** kicking contest. Mr. America screwed up, saying that McMahon doesn't have a chance with all the Hulkamaniacs behind Zack Gowen. Undertaker v..s Chuck Palumbo FBI came out and interfered in the match, but Undertaker beat Palumbo with a chokeslam. FBI tried to assault Taker with a chair, but Taker beat the hell out of them. Winner: The Undertaker A Freddie Blassie tribute video played. It's announced next week it'll be Big Show challenging Brock Lesnar for the World Title. Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri v.s. The Basham Brothers Eddie & Tajiri came out to a big pop in Eddie's low rider for a Non-Title match. Eddie is stomping away on a Basham brother, and gets a pop, followed by a suplex. The crowd is booing the security because they took away a beach ball from the crowd. Great tag team work from Eddie & Tajiri in this match. There's a huge "EDDIE! EDDIE!" chant going on. Eddie is being hung upside down in the corner of the ring; and the Basham Brothers are working on Eddie's neck on the outside. Tajiri with some stiff kicks. Facebuster by Tajiri. Eddie Guerrero hits the frogsplash, a kick to the face does it! Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri win the match! Winners: Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri Eddie & Tajiri leave in the low rider. A Kurt Angle Returns promo is then shown. Kurt Angle comes out to a BIG pop. Kurt said he's glad to be back, and wants the music to play again so he could hear "YOU SUCK!". Angle says in the hospital, he made a friend, but before he says the name, Big Show's music hits and he comes to the ring. The crowd is cheering "BIG SHOW SUCKS!". Big Show says after he beats Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship, he'll give Kurt Angle a title shot, and he'll put him in the hospital again. Angle talks about winning the Gold Medal and competing at Wrestlemania with a broken neck. Brock Lesnar comes out and confronts Big Show & Kurt Angle in the ring. Lesnar says if Angle wants a shot at the title, after he beats Big Show next week, it's on. Angle says it was Lesnar who called him in the hospital to see how he was. Lesnar & Angle shake hands. Chris Benoit v.s. John Cena John Cena defeated Chris Benoit, and Rhyno tried to help, but he accidently hit Benoit. The highlight of the match was a suplex by Benoit, which knocked out the ref and Rhyno coming down to ringside. Winner: John Cena Jamie Noble & Nidia v.s. Rikishi & Torrie Wilson Torrie & Rikishi pick up the win after a neck breaker by Torrie on Nidia. Torrie & Rikishi dance after the match. Winners: Torrie Wilson & Rikishi After the match, free Undertaker t-shirts were thrown out to the crowd. Stephanie McMahon is backstage with Vince, and Vince announces Sable as Steph's new assistant. Rey Mysterio v.s. Matt Hardy Rey Mysterio defeated Matt Hardy to perhaps the biggest pop of the night, and he captures the Cruiser Weight Title. Mysterio got the win via a rollup type of move. Mysterio celebrates in the ring after the win, and Hardy got the hell out of the way. They then show Rey's wife & kids. Winner: Rey Mysterio wins the Cruiser Weight Title.

The tapings are on the west coast this week so the show might just be finishing up right now so don't expect any spoilers until the morning.

Your kidding right? If your a Reds fan you do realize Adam Dunn is hitting. 209 right? Corey Patterson is hitting .315. Batting average is an overrated statistic but it ain't overrated when there is that big of a difference. Adam Dunn is nothing but the 2nd coming of Rob Deer.

With the show on the west coast don't expect any spoilers anytime soon. In fact the show might still be going on.

Now who hasn't banged Mariah Carey? *rim shot* "Even the fat kid with asthma, wearing the Babylon 5 t-shirt got a hand job." Dave Attell

Belle did retire but the Orioles are still paying for his contract.

That's the generic baseball captain. The Yanks capatainship thing has actual prestige. I think World's Greatest Grandpa has more prestige than any baseball capatain.

Bleh its such a p.r. move like the Visa commercial to make George look like a nice guy. Captains are for hockey and football coin tosses and don't mean shit in baseball.

My personal opinion is he was probably desperate because he isn't the same player since being hit in the head. But I don't feel sorry for him because his nice guy act has always come off to me as well...an act.

Here's N.L. voting update: First Base Player Team Total Votes Bagwell, J. Astros 169,101 Thome, J. Phillies 114,989 Helton, T. Rockies 114,657 Choi, H. Cubs 101,182 Martinez, T. Cardinals 91,641 Second Base Player Team Total Votes Kent, J. Astros 143,702 Giles, M. Braves 114,087 Alomar, R. Mets 98,725 Boone, A. Reds 92,276 Vidro, J. Expos 84,820 Third Base Player Team Total Votes Rolen, S. Cardinals 275,569 Hillenbrand, S. Diamondbacks 115,207 Lowell, M. Marlins 88,793 Castilla, V. Braves 81,783 Alfonzo, E. Giants 74,945 Shortstop Player Team Total Votes Renteria, E. Cardinals 176,779 Furcal, R. Braves 135,300 Aurilia, R. Giants 105,442 Gonzalez, A. Cubs 99,500 Rollins, J. Phillies 77,427 Catcher Player Team Total Votes Rodriguez, I. Marlins 177,336 Piazza, M. Mets 137,752 Santiago, B. Giants 94,959 Lopez, J. Braves 74,448 Lieberthal, M. Phillies 66,876 Outfield Player Team Total Votes Bonds, B. Giants 321,605 Sosa, S. Cubs 271,115 Guerrero, V. Expos 151,284 Pujols, A. Cardinals 146,604 Sheffield, G. Braves 143,283 Edmonds, J. Cardinals 139,757 Jones, A. Braves 133,979 Jones, C. Braves 98,821 Cruz Jr., J. Giants 81,729 Griffey Jr., K. Reds 79,658 Alou, M. Cubs 72,535 Kearns, A. Reds 68,792 Green, S. Dodgers 64,677 Patterson, C. Cubs 61,305 Gonzalez, L. Diamondbacks 58,820

Um nope the A's have the toughest schedule of anyone: San Francisco, Atlanta, Montreal, Philadelphia, Florida.

Here's a simple idea for the next time Rock comes back (and not for a one time appearance) and that is book him as a tweener. He could play off the pro-Rock and anti-Rock fans, which we saw at one point last night when he made fun of the group of fans chanting "Rocky sucks".