Meet Me In STL: Clang Clang Clang With The Trophy!

Oh readers, there are two main emotions that I'm feeling tonight and they are sadness and joy. I am sad that the baseball season has officially come to a close, B-U-T I am proud to say this: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS FOR WINNING THE 2011 WORLD SERIES!

Yes y'all the STL Cards have capped off an amazing baseball season with this victory & they can now kick off their shoes, relax their feet, and poison their liver with copious amounts of alcohol. While the team will be toasting to their win, they should also have a toast for those who had them written off in August. Oh yes, there was a period this season where the Cardinals were in the process of dying and their funeral arrangements were made. Luckily, they came back and fought for their lives. Scary huh?

Now that we're all caught up to speed and in a celebratory mood, let's give a warm thank you to the ENTIRE Cardinals team, managers included, for their "never-say-never" attitude & fighter spirit. A HUGE thank you to Albert Pujols for being an ever present force throughout this process. We hope to see you back in that red #5 next season. Lastly, thank you to the hometown hero, NLCS MVP, and WS MVP David Freese for his kick ass performance during Game 6 and Game 7. You deserve to have your shredded jersey in Cooperstown & more.

It's been my pleasure readers to provide you with baseball related reading material throughout the season. As we continue to watch our other sports let us soak in the night and rock to this. Oh, Cardinals and Cardinals fans, y'all can jam too since tonight everything is St. Louis inspired:




XOXO,
Whitney

Where Were You The Night of September 28, 2011?

I remember watching Fox about 7 years ago, I know I'm possibly dating myself, and like many of their marketing ploys, they were trying out many slogans to get fans to watch their channel during the MLB playoffs. I can't for the life of me remember what many of these slogans were because one stood out in particular and that magical phrase was: You can't script October. These four words packed so much in it that I don't believe Fox had any idea what they had created.

The above slogan has been used to define great moments in baseball since its patent and it has provided us fans with more than enough heartache and excitement than we could possibly bear. On September 28, 2011, this well known four word slogan would define a moment that will be remembered and passed down from generation to generation. Don't believe me, ask any and every sports fan tomorrow morning and watch the excitement in their voice.

Before the season began, MLB decided to implement a one-game playoff rule for those teams seeking entry into the playoffs, those who wind up in the Wild Card slot. Now fans, if you were like me, you were scratching your head because from your recollection, you have never seen 163 games played. But, like every diehard baseball fan, we accepted this rule, bitched about it a lot, but accepted it. Let's fast forward towards September.

Every September, fans and teams create this cloud of anxiety because the postseason is right around the corner. New York Yankees fans didn't have to worry because we clinched the division before the month concluded so all we had to do was sit back and watch everyone kill each other. We watched for days and shared many different emotions but on 9/28/11, something was strange in the air. Our televisions switched back and forth between the multitude of games because we were hoping for that one game playoff. Instead, we got something better.

The Braves/Phillies, the Cardinals/Astros, and the Red Sox/Orioles were battling for contention and where do we even begin? I think we just go to the results. The Phillies ousted Atlanta, the Cardinals trumped the Astros, and the RED SOX LOST TO THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES!

Yes, I'm excited about the last game because I loathe the Boston Red Sox. The rivalry runs deep and they shall not get any sympathy from me. Oh, how can I forget, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees which means they've earned a spot in the playoffs. I tip my hat off to them.

Ok readers, my head hurts from all of the excitement and my fingers are sore. I will end this post by saying congratulations to all of the teams who are in the playoffs and I shall catch you all Friday night when the Yankees play the Tigers in Game 1 of the ALDS!

Happy Postseason y'all!

XOXO,
Whitney

San Fran Didn't Stop Believing

Congratulations San Francisco Giants you're the 2010 World Series Champions and not only is San Fran elated, baseball is elated as well...yes even us Yankee fans proudly admitted that we were rooting for you. Our tweets were dedicated to you and your team. Our approval of you guys even went far beyond the fact that we wanted the Texas Rangers to lose, we grew to appreciate and respect the hustle and grind, grustle, you guys put into your crafts.

Congratulations to Edgar Renteria for being named the 2010 World Series MVP.

The final score was 3-1 in San Fran's favor. 

It's only fitting to end this baseball season with some beautiful words of inspiration from a group called Journey. This should provide some hope for all the teams in 2011:



XOXO,
Whitney

Let's Pop Champagne Like We're Used To...ALCS Style!

Last night, I was fortunate enough to witness the New York Yankees sweep the Minnesota Twins, the score was 6-1, live and in person. The stadium was electric and the fans were rowdy and I wouldn't have had it any other way. So, in honor of the Yankees going to the ALCS in grand fashion, I'll leave you with a nice little video all about "popping champagne".



XOXO,
Whitney

October Madness Has Got Me Going Insane...In A Good Way

Every six months or so, one sport leaves and another one enters. As we say hello to football, hockey, and basketball season, we say goodbye to baseball. From April until October, we buy apparel, attend games, buy peanuts and crackerjacks, and bite our nails down to stubble when our team makes it to the post season. For a lucky few whose team makes it to October, we don't say goodbye gracefully, WE TEAR THE HOUSE DOWN! Welcome to the 2010 MLB Playoffs!

All day on TBS, fans have been treated to a Triple Header as we first saw the Rays and Rangers battle, the Reds and Phillies collide, and finally the Yankees and Twins scrap. Cliff Lee pitched amazingly against the Rays and left David Price and the Rays gasping for air trying to catch up. Alas, the Rangers would win the game 5-1. Moving on to Game 2, Roy "Doc" Halladay continued to prove why he is on his way to pitching immortality as he pitched a no-hitter to leave the Reds completely dumbfounded. The Phillies would win 4-0. And finally, we come to the game that myself and Yankees fans have been itching and yearning to see.

The Yankees and CC Sabathia arrived in Minnesota to do some damage and while their damage wasn't crushing, they made a lot of noise. Sabathia pitched with everything he had but the Twins came out of the gate swinging early and took a 2-0 lead and then a 3-0 lead. Robinson Cano gave the Yankees a little air in the 6th when he hit a RBI single to give Minnesota a 3-1 lead. The bats were alive as the Yankees went from 3-1 to 3-2, 4-3 and then 6-4. The great closer Mariano Rivera would come on in the bottom of the 8th to keep the Yanks at 6-4. The Yankees would go on to win the game 6-4.

Today has been nothing short of eventful for Major League Baseball and if we're starting off the ALDS and NLDS in this fashion, I'm excited to see what else is in store.



XOXO,
Whitney

Top 10 Anticipated Things In September

Today is September 1st and as we wave goodbye to what was either a boring or monumental summer, we anxiously await the fall and what it has to offer. I know I'm excited so let's begin with the Top 10 Anticipated Things In September:

10. Back To School- If you're like me and have had it with the children who occupy the streets all day then you're in luck! With the return of school means diligent students who are so exhausted from studying that the energy to cause havoc isn't there. Have a great school year guys and keep pulling in those A's.

9. NBC Thursday Night Lineup- With shows like The Office, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation consistently making audiences laugh, the wait to have these shows back on the air is almost over. Also, with new shows such as Outsourced I'm sure the laughs will be louder.

8. Fall Weather- Tired of the heat waves? Tired of the humidity drying out your hair and leaving it brittle? If you answered "yes" then you're ready for a little dip in the weather...roughly 70 degree weather. It's bearable and it allows you to crack out those cute fall outfits.

7. NYC Fashion Week- For one week every fall and spring top designers showcase their exquisite outfits and being a shopping junkie, I break the bank and look fabulous. If you're lucky enough to ever attend a show, revel in the moment and soak up the glamour.

6. Wall Street-Money Never Sleeps- 23 years after the infamous film, Wall Street, Oliver Stone is back with one of my, dare I say, Economic icons Gordon Gekko. Shia LeBeouf  stars as Jacob Moore, an up and coming broker engaged to Gekko's estranged daughter. Gekko and Moore try to stop the 2008 financial crisis but face opposition. So is greed, for a lack of a better word, good?

5. Grey's Anatomy- The season finale left me with heart complications and if this season is anything like last then count me in for season 7. The gang is back and all I have to ask is "Is Richard the chief again since Derek needs to heal from his gunshot wound?"

4. College sports- I'm a Duke Blue Devil kind of girl and I'm still celebrating after Duke's victory to be called the 2010 NCAA Champions. I'm looking for a repeat this year as well as looking forward to college football, baseball, etc.

3. Fox Animation Domination Sundays- I don't know about you but I love animation and Fox definitely knows how to make me laugh. From The Simpsons to The Cleveland Show to Family Guy to American Dad, I am in stitches and wouldn't have it any other way.

2. NFL Season/Fox NFL Sunday- With the Jets/Giants welcoming a new stadium, Eli Manning getting knocked out during pre-season football, and holdouts, I'm excited to see the 2010-2011 season. Also, my boys, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, and Jimmy Johnson are back for their amazing color commentary every Sunday.

1. The MLB Pennant Race- 30 teams have battled through injuries and personal highs and lows to make it to September for contention into the playoffs. Being the die hard Yankee fan that I am,the pennant race for the AL East has got me all shook up. The Yankees and the Rays are tied and it seems as if no one wants to fall out of the top spot. All over the league, teams are breaking records to secure their place at the top. Good luck guys. I wish you all the best.

There you have it. The 10 things I anticipate for September. I hope you've enjoyed it and see you next time.

XOXO,
Whitney

Back Back Back...David Ortiz Wins The HR Derby!

David Ortiz takes home the title of winner at this year's 2010 State Farm Homerun Derby. In the first round, Ortiz put up 8 homeruns and in the second round, Ortiz put up 13 homeruns. In the final round, Ortiz hit 11 homeruns.

Milwaukee player Corey Hart hit an impressive 13 homeruns in the first round but because he hit 0 in the second round, he was eliminated from the competition.

Our very own Yankee Nick Swisher hit 4 homeruns in the first round and was eliminated after that round. Swisher enjoyed the experience as well as fellow Yankees, Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano, who enjoyed a nice laugh when Swisher foul tipped the ball for an out.

Ramirez and Cabrera both showed great power in their hitting as they also put on a show.

Despite all of the drama this week with Cano's backing out of the derby and criticism of the "lack of talent", it was good-natured, fun event that everyone enjoyed.

Tomorrow is the much anticipated All Star Game. Good luck to all...but really the American League.

XOXO,
Whitney