Bulletproof Sombreros

February 18, 2010 – First day of the 2010 season.  This is the day where pitchers and catchers report to spring training.  This is the day where the Mets put behind their embarassment of a 2009 season.  This is the day where the Mets start their quest to remind New York that the Yankees aren’t the only contenders in town.  The only problem was is that the 2010 season is starting off exactly the same way the 2009 season ended…injuries.

The first victim is Kelvim (btw what kind of name is Kelvim. Kevin thats a name.  We left Kevin home alone again?)  Before I jump to any conclusion, let me state that no official reports have said that he will miss time but lets look at the timeline.

So far, the word on the street was that Kelvim had been reporting discomfort in his right shoulder.  He is currently having trouble gripping the ball.   It wasn’t long before Craig Calcaterra of NBC Sports reported that “Escobar can’t even grip a baseball right now, and there are concerns that he’s seriously injured”.  Kind of makes me feel glad that the New York front offices pursued a guy with this pitching resume:

• 2007  – shoulder surgery
• 2008 -  missed all of the season with same shoulder injury
• 2009 -  pitched only 5 innings

Hey Mets front office, this isn’t the island in LOST.  No one gets healed like John Locke and can start walking again.  Who do the Mets have on their medical staff, Stevie Wonder and Gov. Patterson?  Maybe we can make a trade for JJ Putz, is it too late?

Over/Under 5 days before it comes out that he needs to already go on the DL

The Mets office, not Kelvim Escobar, need to Get a Grip

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You guys are lucky you follow a blog like BPS. While people are speculating what Tiger is going to say on Friday at his exclusive press conference, we have been using Loisaida technology to take a sneak peak at what Tiger had to say at his return to the public spotlight this Friday. Take a look at the transcript:

Tiger: First of all, I would like to thank everyone that has come out today in support of my return to professional golf. Thank you to my sponsors Nike and Tag Heuer for sticking by me. Although I am flattered by Trojan I will have to decline your sponsorship at this time. I have spent the last few months having to live with the decisions I have made. I am deeply apologetic to the most important woman in my life, my 4…mmhmm…2 children, and…oh yeah my wife, Elin. This whole situation has affected so many people I care about. I am working diligently to make amends and change the way I live my life. I plan on making my return to golf in the only way I know how, stealing all the attention at Augusta for the Master’s. I have been able to get back into my training routine and plan on being in better shape than ever. That is all I have to say for now. I look forward to seeing everyone at Augusta. Thank you, now I have to go accept my AVN Lifetime Achievement Award

Well you heard it here first. Don’t bother watching on Friday.

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There has been alot of trade buzz surrounding the Celtics in the last few weeks. The Celtics have been struggling of late with players spending more time in the training room than on the court. There has been a lack of consistancy that has caused my man DA to look for a shake up that can spark the C’s back into their winning ways. At the center of the trade talk has been the silkiest smooth shooter of the Big Three, Ray Allen. It seems like trades involving my fellow UConn Alum have died down but where when rumor ends another begins. Nate Robinson has been in the cross-hairs of the Stormin’ Mormon. So could Krypto-Nate actually be living up to his name and making the jump to green? In order to obtain Robinson it looks like we would have to give up a combination of fan favorites in Brian Scalabrine, Eddie House, and Tony Allen. I don’t believe Nate Robinson would be the answer. Yes Nate Robinson may be a better defensive back up point gaurd than Eddie House, with the ability to get to the basket and throw down. But I love seeing a look with Eddie, Ray, and Rahseed. Three players capable of delivering dagger at any time. Nate would add a WOW factor but I want to see if this team can pull it together again and bring home 18.

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Since Bulletproof Sombreros was last active Twitter has developed to the forefront of social networking. A website keeps everyone updated on the miniscule events of everyones lives 140 characters at time…blah blah blah. While we all know what twitter is not many people know or understand how to truly utilize it. Titty Twitter Tuesday will give everyone ideas of who is really burning up the tweets and who makes twitter really entertaining.

Today’s TTT will get things rolling with my top 3 most entertaining tweepls (you better get the lingo down).

1. @shhdontellsteve – This is the twitter account Jim from the office would create to let the world know about Dwight. This account was created by a guy to monitor the rediculousness that is his roomates life. From the moronic things he says to the follies of his love life, you will find yourself intrigued by what steve is going to do next and constantly updating yourself to make sure you didn’t miss any of the gold that Steve doesn’t even realize he is producing

2. @shitmydadsays – This is an example of how the power of twitter can actually be flipped into a career opportunity. While most people use twitter to give people an insight into the deliciousness of their huevos rancheros some can find the aspects of their lives that are actually interesting to the people around them. Justin has used his greatest inspiration, his dad, to a new project developing a TV show based on his twitter account. The curt words of wisdom that come from his dad make for a very entertaining and educational experience.

3. @YukonFox, @LoisaidaSam, @MorrisBlue, and @RealTylerSidell – Well you obviously have to follow the members of Bulletproof Sombreros.

We rock Twitter so you might as well too. Its going to be fun…

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