Random Thoughts – August 5th
Prince Fielder Gives His Own Pitcher a Manny-like Slapdown
This is your classic MLB-caliber girl fight. Manny Parra didn't even put his hands up. It raises a point I've always made about episodes like this: What if no one intervened? What if the rest of the Brewers just stood back and did nothing? Or better yet, egged Parra and Fielder on, school yard style? I'll bet my Ted Williams autographed ball that they'd never throw a punch. They'd both just stand there until all the nutrients in their bodies were used up and they keeled over from malnutrion.
Also, I don't know what it is about guys named Manny being involved in dugout head-slapping episodes this season, but until further notice I'd raise the Threat Level to Orange and keep my head on a swivel around Delcarmen.
Jerry's Final Thought: Is it just me, or do 90% of all National League highlights involve Bronson Arroyo?






