Eight Things I Think I Think, à la CS, à la Peter King

1. I was glad to see that TM is alive and well.

2. Congrats to CS on being accepted into both business schools. I'm sure it is a very satisfying reward for what must have been great dedication and hard work on your part.

My warning to you: For me, both sleep and school have gotten in the way of fantasy sports. I blame sleep (instead of, more rightfully, myself) for missing the 7/28 DH - I fell asleep at my computer without ever saving my lineup. Be careful! But I know, if anybody, you can handle it.

3. Yes, JG, Jennings did indeed have a rough day. Despite being fans of the "Good Guys," the disgusted folks at Minute Maid ended up booing him until he was (finally) pulled out of the game. But what a fun game it was to watch, after recovering from the initial embarrassment. We almost won that thing.

4. A sad farewell to Dan Wheeler (traded to TB) and Morgan Ensberg (designated for assignment). Perhaps more to come, as Ensberg is in position to be traded. This is the business we have chosen.

5. "Hi" to Ty, the new guy. JG, did you watch him play in the minors? I forget.

6. CS, besides stealing your 'Things' List to post here, I've also begun using it in my emails to my friend. She is a relatively new baseball fan, as she just started seriously watching this season, but she's already developed a great love of the game. (And its players, but that's another story.) She began sending me "observations," so in reply, I sent Things I Think I Think.

7. I found my new favorite baseball player.

8. Congrats to Cal and Tony Gwynn. I wanted to share a nice article that I read:
"A Longtime Orioles Streak Will End, Thanks to Ripken" Link