If the past week was the World Series, than I would have to be satisfied with going 4-3. It's nail-biting for sure, but that barely above .500 winning percentage put the 28th trophy in the Yankees' case. But, going 4-3 down the stretch drive, with the &(@&#(ing Orioles not only hanging tough, but looking like they're enjoying this -- they are not supposed to be here and even they know that -- and against the dregs of the AL: the Twins and the Blue Jays left the Bombers in a less than enviable position (okay, they still are in first place) as the last three games of the 2012 season get played out over the next few days.

The Yankees, Rangers and Orioles secured their playoff spots last night. The Oakland A's are about to out the Angels out of their misery, but it's not a foregone conclusion, nor is anything much else for the coming week. The Yanks and O's could very well wind up tied for the AL-East leading to a 1-game playoff game on Thursday at Camden Yards even before the scheduled 1-game playoff for the Wild Card.

This guy breaks down the possibilities really well here. Read it.

How bad are the deadsox? They could't win a single game this weekend against Baltimore despite the fact that every Yankee fan was rooting for them. That turns tonight as Bobby V "leads" his squad into the Bronx for the last regular series of the season. Couldn't come soon enough for the nation, but you know that the only thing that could make them feel alright it making things hard on the Yankees. But rooting didn't seem to work this week for New York very well. You have to think there are an awful number of people rooting against Michael Vick and yet his Ergles did in the Giants last night, too.


There are a lot of bands - both national and local - playing in the Twin Cities on Wednesday night, but anyone attending any show other than seeing Two Gallants is going to be at the wrong place in my less than humble opinion. Been waiting rather desperately for a few years now to be in the same city at the same time as these dudes, so pretty psyched.

Could turn into an amazing week for live music should I be able to get to see Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express at Hardly Strictly BlueGrass on Friday afternoon in Golden Gate Park. I'm flying into the Bay Area the day before for a wedding on Saturday (more on that afterwards: I'm performing my first wedding ceremony as officiant) but with the early set time (12:30! Thanks CP!) I may be able to slot that in there.

That is all...

Cheers
Brian