As I'm sure most of you know, four of our Brewers made their acting debut today on CBS' "The Young and the Restless." FSN tagged along, and word from the set is that our boys were very prepared, and delivered their lines very well. They didn't look very good, though, in my opinion.
Tonight's episode of "Brewers Live" gave us an inside look at the guys' morning on the set. The soap regulars were very impressed with how prepared all the guys were, and Peter Bergman even singled out Bill Hall for extra praise. The guys got all the perks of being soap stars, including makeup. It seems, however, that they didn't get the benefit of a wardrobe consultant.
All four guys were dressed almost identically: dress pants, and button down shirts, not tucked in. Now I know that this is the style for guys these days, and when the shirt is paired with jeans, I quite like the look. Jeans are typically snug, and the looser fit of the button down looks quite nice with them. However, dress pants are worn much looser and baggier, and the shirt not tucked in just looks messy and sloppy. I think they would have looked much better had they tucked in their shirts. Any other opinions?
The Brewers episode of "Young and the Restless" airs on June 20.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Ann Carroll Botches Another One
I know I've written about this before, but it's really getting under my skin. As I've mentioned, Ann Carroll can't get through one broadcast without screwing something up, but today was especially funny, at least for me.
The first mistake I caught was when she was talking about JJ Hardy on the pre-game show. She said his 11 homers leads the Majors. I bet A-Rod was pretty pissed off to find out that 11 beats 15. JJ leads the National League, Ann, not the majors.
The best one yet, though, was during the post-game show. She was talking about the Brewers going to Philadelphia, and how they were lucky that Ryan Howard is on the DL. According to Ann, he strained his "foreham." Enough said. Seriously, how bad does she have to screw up before they yank her off the air?
Incidentally, she was just as bad when she worked for FSN Minnesota. Check out this gem! (Be sure to listen closely as they cut to commercial!)
The first mistake I caught was when she was talking about JJ Hardy on the pre-game show. She said his 11 homers leads the Majors. I bet A-Rod was pretty pissed off to find out that 11 beats 15. JJ leads the National League, Ann, not the majors.
The best one yet, though, was during the post-game show. She was talking about the Brewers going to Philadelphia, and how they were lucky that Ryan Howard is on the DL. According to Ann, he strained his "foreham." Enough said. Seriously, how bad does she have to screw up before they yank her off the air?
Incidentally, she was just as bad when she worked for FSN Minnesota. Check out this gem! (Be sure to listen closely as they cut to commercial!)
Winning is Cool
Everyone knows this, right? While the increased media scrutiny may have put some added pressure on our Brewers, I have to admit, it's pretty cool. I was just on MLB.com, and there were four photos of the Brewers on the front page. One was of Bill and Vergie Hall, one was titled "Baseball's Best," and was a split photo of JJ Hardy and Kevin Youkilis, one was JJ Hardy in a photo gallery, and the other was a preview of today's game against the Mets.
The same thing goes for ESPN.com. There were several photos of the Brewers on that front page a few days ago, and the main photo on MLB on Yahoo Sports recently was of JJ Hardy.
I think it's fantastic that our 'small market' team is getting all this attention from the big time media. Even Sportscenter is starting to notice the Brewers. I just hope they keep winning! Go Brewers!
The same thing goes for ESPN.com. There were several photos of the Brewers on that front page a few days ago, and the main photo on MLB on Yahoo Sports recently was of JJ Hardy.
I think it's fantastic that our 'small market' team is getting all this attention from the big time media. Even Sportscenter is starting to notice the Brewers. I just hope they keep winning! Go Brewers!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Brewers Players are "Young and Restless"
According to today's Journal Sentinel, Chris Capuano, Bill Hall and JJ Hardy will make an appearance on CBS's "The Young and the Restless" when they travel to L.A. later this month.
There was no mention of how the guys would fit into the storyline or what their appearance would entail. I'm assuming they would be playing themselves, since the soap is set in the town of Genoa City, Wisconsin. The real Genoa City is located southwest of Milwaukee, just north of the Illinois state line. It will certainly be fun to see our Brewers on a national television show that's not related to sports, and trying to act as well!
There was also no indication as to when the guys' episode would air. They are in L.A. May 21-23, which is when they will film their spots. I might have to start watching that week to check out their acting debut! So now that CBS has taken notice of baseball's best, you think ESPN can be far behind? Go Brewers!
There was no mention of how the guys would fit into the storyline or what their appearance would entail. I'm assuming they would be playing themselves, since the soap is set in the town of Genoa City, Wisconsin. The real Genoa City is located southwest of Milwaukee, just north of the Illinois state line. It will certainly be fun to see our Brewers on a national television show that's not related to sports, and trying to act as well!
There was also no indication as to when the guys' episode would air. They are in L.A. May 21-23, which is when they will film their spots. I might have to start watching that week to check out their acting debut! So now that CBS has taken notice of baseball's best, you think ESPN can be far behind? Go Brewers!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
High Praise
My friend Jim, who is a Cardinals fan, sent me the link to this article that was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports section. I thought my fellow Brewer fans might want to check it out. This is a very complimentary article, and it's also quite gratifying to see that other media outlets are starting to take notice of our boys. Go Brewers!
Friday, May 04, 2007
That's What They Get
I've actually been meaning to post this for a while, but keep forgetting. Those of you who know me, know that I applied for a job with the Brewers last fall. The position was for a Media Relations Coordinator. This was a large part of my last job, so I could have done it in my sleep, and would have gladly taken a pay cut to do it. But the Brewers wanted someone with "major league baseball experience." I later found out they already knew who was going to get the job, and they posted the opening only because they had to.
The person they hired, from what I understand, was straight out of college, and his major league baseball experience was an internship with the Brewers the year before. But I digress.
Part of the job was to help put together the annual media guide. I sat down with mine the day I got it and started reading immediately. It took me about 10 minutes to find the first error. On page 397, the final line of Davey Nelson's bio reads as follows, He currently splits time between Bradenton, Florida and
That's it. Then a space and then starts the bio for Hector Molina. Nice editing there!
Another facet of the job was to work on the programs available at every game. I picked up one a couple of weeks ago and was flipping through it on my way out of the stadium. On the back page, where it profiles tips from the pros, the headline reads something like this, "Everyone knows that shortstops are the infield general's." Nice punctuation.
This is coming from someone responsible for media output?? I'm glad that MLB experience is paying off, because the college education apparently isn't. Never mind the fact that I wrote countless press releases in my last job, or that I worked on the media output for a huge golf tournament a few years ago, or that nothing went out of our office before I proofed it, but like I said, that's what they get for not hiring me!
The person they hired, from what I understand, was straight out of college, and his major league baseball experience was an internship with the Brewers the year before. But I digress.
Part of the job was to help put together the annual media guide. I sat down with mine the day I got it and started reading immediately. It took me about 10 minutes to find the first error. On page 397, the final line of Davey Nelson's bio reads as follows, He currently splits time between Bradenton, Florida and
That's it. Then a space and then starts the bio for Hector Molina. Nice editing there!
Another facet of the job was to work on the programs available at every game. I picked up one a couple of weeks ago and was flipping through it on my way out of the stadium. On the back page, where it profiles tips from the pros, the headline reads something like this, "Everyone knows that shortstops are the infield general's." Nice punctuation.
This is coming from someone responsible for media output?? I'm glad that MLB experience is paying off, because the college education apparently isn't. Never mind the fact that I wrote countless press releases in my last job, or that I worked on the media output for a huge golf tournament a few years ago, or that nothing went out of our office before I proofed it, but like I said, that's what they get for not hiring me!
Cordero Honored
From MLB.com -
Francisco Cordero named winner of "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" for April
Francisco Cordero of the Milwaukee Brewers was selected as the winner of "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" for April, it was announced today. This officially sanctioned Major League Baseball (MLB) award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season.
Cordero was a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities in April, tying him with Jose Valverde of the Arizona Diamondbacks for most saves in the Major Leagues. The right-hander allowed no earned runs in 12 games, striking out 19 batters over 11.1 innings pitched while only surrendering two hits. Cordero's 19 strikeouts in the month placed him second overall in the National League among relievers behind his teammate Derrick Turnbow, who had 21. Cordero, a 2004 All-Star, helped the first place Brewers finish April with a 16-9 record, tied for the second-best opening month in franchise history.
In recognition of this honor, DHL will donate $1,500 to the Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee in Cordero's name. This donation will be made in conjunction with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. With this donation, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League will have the opportunity to purchase a pitching machine package from ATEC, the official supplier of pitching machines and other training equipment for MLB. In addition, Cordero will be recognized in a special advertisement in USA Today next week.
The "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" winner is selected by a special Major League Baseball "yellow-ribbon" panel that includes Mike Bauman, national columnist for MLB.com; Rich "Goose" Gossage, the nine-time All-Star pitcher; Darryl Hamilton, former Major League outfielder and a member of the MLB On-Field Operations staff; Jerome Holtzman, the official MLB Historian and a member of the writer's wing of the Hall of Fame; and Bob Watson, Vice President, On-Field Operations, Major League Baseball.
At the conclusion of the season, Major League Baseball fans will have the opportunity to determine which relief pitcher had the best overall season and deserves the third-annual "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award." A list of finalists will be selected based on statistical qualifiers and fans will be able to vote for the winner online at MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball. The "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award" will be presented during the Major League Baseball postseason. Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees has won back-to-back "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Awards."
Congrats CoCo! Go Brewers!
Francisco Cordero named winner of "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" for April
Francisco Cordero of the Milwaukee Brewers was selected as the winner of "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" for April, it was announced today. This officially sanctioned Major League Baseball (MLB) award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season.
Cordero was a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities in April, tying him with Jose Valverde of the Arizona Diamondbacks for most saves in the Major Leagues. The right-hander allowed no earned runs in 12 games, striking out 19 batters over 11.1 innings pitched while only surrendering two hits. Cordero's 19 strikeouts in the month placed him second overall in the National League among relievers behind his teammate Derrick Turnbow, who had 21. Cordero, a 2004 All-Star, helped the first place Brewers finish April with a 16-9 record, tied for the second-best opening month in franchise history.
In recognition of this honor, DHL will donate $1,500 to the Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee in Cordero's name. This donation will be made in conjunction with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. With this donation, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League will have the opportunity to purchase a pitching machine package from ATEC, the official supplier of pitching machines and other training equipment for MLB. In addition, Cordero will be recognized in a special advertisement in USA Today next week.
The "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" winner is selected by a special Major League Baseball "yellow-ribbon" panel that includes Mike Bauman, national columnist for MLB.com; Rich "Goose" Gossage, the nine-time All-Star pitcher; Darryl Hamilton, former Major League outfielder and a member of the MLB On-Field Operations staff; Jerome Holtzman, the official MLB Historian and a member of the writer's wing of the Hall of Fame; and Bob Watson, Vice President, On-Field Operations, Major League Baseball.
At the conclusion of the season, Major League Baseball fans will have the opportunity to determine which relief pitcher had the best overall season and deserves the third-annual "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award." A list of finalists will be selected based on statistical qualifiers and fans will be able to vote for the winner online at MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball. The "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award" will be presented during the Major League Baseball postseason. Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees has won back-to-back "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Awards."
Congrats CoCo! Go Brewers!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
What Gives?
So I get home from the game last night, all excited to watch "Baseball Tonight." I was certain the Brewers would get some coverage after the way they've been playing lately.
The first nine minutes (I timed it) were dedicated to the Yankees and their injuries. Then there were the highlights of all the games, including about twenty seconds for the Brewers.
Then the wrap. One of the commentators, and I don't know which one, predicted that the Pirates would be in first place by the end of May. The Brewers are first in the NL Central. They have the best record in the NL. They have the best record in all of MLB, and this guy picks the Pirates? Again I ask, what gives?
Why is there no love for the Brewers? Is everyone taking a "wait and see" approach? Well in my opinion, "Baseball Tonight" needs to wait on all the Yankees talk and see what the Brewers are doing! Go Brewers!
The first nine minutes (I timed it) were dedicated to the Yankees and their injuries. Then there were the highlights of all the games, including about twenty seconds for the Brewers.
Then the wrap. One of the commentators, and I don't know which one, predicted that the Pirates would be in first place by the end of May. The Brewers are first in the NL Central. They have the best record in the NL. They have the best record in all of MLB, and this guy picks the Pirates? Again I ask, what gives?
Why is there no love for the Brewers? Is everyone taking a "wait and see" approach? Well in my opinion, "Baseball Tonight" needs to wait on all the Yankees talk and see what the Brewers are doing! Go Brewers!
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