This is the man who made my Saturday morning bright–the 41 year-old, anger management poster boy, the Gambler himself, Kenny Rogers. 

How did he bring a smile to my face?

By blanking the ever-hated New York Yankees in game 3 of the ALDS.  With today’s 6-0 stellar performance, Rogers lead the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 series lead.

I know it’s not over yet.  I have my doubts that anyone can topple the nefarious plots of the Evil Empire, but this sure looks a lot more promising…

What’s really great is that I could actually WATCH the game courtesy of TVU and the Internet!  So wonderful.

(Semi-related note: the more I watch x-Seattle Mariners play, the more convinced I am that the Mariners are owned and managed by total imbeciles.  Case in point: Carlos Guillen.  The guy got tuberculosis and had a bad year and the Mariner’s traded [or probably just didn’t attempt to sign] him to Detroit.  He’s been golden ever since joining the Tiger’s roster.  Who did the Mariner’s get in return?  Exactly; no one even remembers.  Then there’s folks like Randy Johnson, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Lowe, Brian Fuentes, Freddy Garcia, etc.  Half of whom are now wearing World Series rings.  I know trades have to happen, but it always seems like Seattle gets NOTHING in return for what they’re giving.  It makes me want to hurl.)