2007 World Series, Game Three: Boston at Colorado

All of Japan, I’m sure, will stop and take notice as their native son, Daisuke Matsuzaka takes the mound in tonight’s game as the first Japanese pitcher to start a World Series game. The problem is, his Game Seven start in the ALCS notwithstanding, Daisuke’s been flat for the majority of the playoffs. (And even that Game Seven start wasn’t that great.) His rival on the opposing team tonight- Josh Fogg- has put up better numbers this post-season. Of course, to say that Fogg projects an imposing figure on the pithcing mound is an exercise in hilarity.

Should be an interesting game, which is also the first World Series game in the Mountain Time Zone…..

Yankees come close to new manager

According to their official site, the interviewing process for the new manager of the New York Yankees has been completed.  A new manager will be announced by the end of next week.

So, who does everybody think will be to fill Joe Torre’s shoes?  Former team captain and fan favorite Don Mattingly?  Former player and Manager of the Year Joe Girardi?  Or former All Star catcher and Manager of the Year Tony Pena?