Friday is an important day in American history.
It marks the 35th birthday of America's celebrity quarterback, Thomas E. Brady Jr.
Join me on a journey through time (as I choose to interpret it) as we salute the five time three-time Super Bowl champion.
Last night, a hacker found his or her way into the social media accounts of at least nine different Major League Baseball Teams, posting status updates and tweets that ranged from the crude to the (admittedly) hilarious. Curse you, illegal criminal of cyberspace, for making me laugh!
All teams have since deleted the offending posts. The Chicago Cubs even followed up with the tweet: "For the record, the #Cubs are big fans of Bill Murray.
Move it like Bernie!
After a storming month of July, the A’s need to get back on track this month to continue their torrid pace. September is going to be a tough battle for this team but if they can manage through this month strong, I truly believe that A’s are in for a serious push for the playoffs.
And what makes this run so much fun is that this team is fun also. The walk-offs continue to grab the attention of fans around the Bay and these cast of characters on the team move like Bernie.
I have been a fan of this dance since I learned about it last year and seriously, it’s just fun. But the fact that the team has adopted this as part of their identity, I am all for it. Being silly and having fun playing baseball is a part of why I love the game. And with the A’s having fun with the Bernie, I know that they will continue to play solid ball.
Dan Straily pitches tonight and I can’t wait to see what this rookie has in store. Go A’s!
