Me? A blogger?
July 26, 2005 / 11:30 a.m.
Metzie’s gonna be in shock. I’ve actually done it.
It was about six weeks ago that Beavers’ media relations director Chris Metz suggested that I start a blog – he even came up with the name, “Beaver Tales.” And you may remember that I actually threatened to start it nearly a month ago -- in one of my Beaver Preview e-mails in late June, I said the blog would be starting in “a couple of days.” Okay, so I’m a little late. (Metz stopped asking, so I think he gave up.)
Just a couple of months ago, I didn’t even know the meaning of “blog.” Oh sure, I’d heard the term -- repeatedly -- but I still didn’t know what it meant. For those of you who are behind the times, as I was, “blog” is short for “weblog.” Essentially, it’s an online diary, a log of whatever one wants to write for public consumption. You can be Jack Handy or Jack London, it’s up to you. Or, in this case, me.
As I write my initial communiqué, I’m on the team flight from Fresno to Portland. This is actually a pretty easy one -- a 9:00 shuttle to the airport, and an 11 a.m. flight. It’s usually much more sleep-depriving.
In fact, I contend that the PCL has the most difficult travel of any sports league in the world. We’re nearly as spread out as the major leagues -- the “Pacific Coast” League extends all the way to Nashville, 500 miles from the East Coast -- but we have fewer off-days (about one per month, plus the three-day All-Star break in July), and we fly coach. In the big leagues, teams board plush charter flights immediately after the final game of a series, and they’re off to the next city. In Triple-A we often have wake-up calls at 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. (after a game ended at 11:00 the night before) to catch a 7:00 a.m. flight… and then after spending much of the day in airports and airplanes, it’s often straight to the park for that night’s game.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. I actually enjoy the challenge. I just thought you’d like to know.
Okay, I’m now officially a blogger. Entry number one is done. Whaddaya think?
-- Rich
Rich Burk
Radio and TV Play-By-Play Announcer
Portland Beavers (Triple-A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres)
E-mail: BeaversRadio@pgepark.com
Metzie’s gonna be in shock. I’ve actually done it.
It was about six weeks ago that Beavers’ media relations director Chris Metz suggested that I start a blog – he even came up with the name, “Beaver Tales.” And you may remember that I actually threatened to start it nearly a month ago -- in one of my Beaver Preview e-mails in late June, I said the blog would be starting in “a couple of days.” Okay, so I’m a little late. (Metz stopped asking, so I think he gave up.)
Just a couple of months ago, I didn’t even know the meaning of “blog.” Oh sure, I’d heard the term -- repeatedly -- but I still didn’t know what it meant. For those of you who are behind the times, as I was, “blog” is short for “weblog.” Essentially, it’s an online diary, a log of whatever one wants to write for public consumption. You can be Jack Handy or Jack London, it’s up to you. Or, in this case, me.
As I write my initial communiqué, I’m on the team flight from Fresno to Portland. This is actually a pretty easy one -- a 9:00 shuttle to the airport, and an 11 a.m. flight. It’s usually much more sleep-depriving.
In fact, I contend that the PCL has the most difficult travel of any sports league in the world. We’re nearly as spread out as the major leagues -- the “Pacific Coast” League extends all the way to Nashville, 500 miles from the East Coast -- but we have fewer off-days (about one per month, plus the three-day All-Star break in July), and we fly coach. In the big leagues, teams board plush charter flights immediately after the final game of a series, and they’re off to the next city. In Triple-A we often have wake-up calls at 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. (after a game ended at 11:00 the night before) to catch a 7:00 a.m. flight… and then after spending much of the day in airports and airplanes, it’s often straight to the park for that night’s game.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. I actually enjoy the challenge. I just thought you’d like to know.
Okay, I’m now officially a blogger. Entry number one is done. Whaddaya think?
-- Rich
Rich Burk
Radio and TV Play-By-Play Announcer
Portland Beavers (Triple-A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres)
E-mail: BeaversRadio@pgepark.com
posted by Rich Burk at 3:27 PM
9 Comments:
Most glad to see you doing this Blog, Rich. As you're in contact with the team on the road, as well as at home, I expect this to be the best place to talk the Beavers as other outlets have faltered.
My Hubby and I love it. We take your newsletter, listen to the games, watch them on TV when available and go as often as possible. This will be one more way to keep up with the team. Thank you,
Dean & Diana Martin
Aloha, OR
Hey, Rich. Congratulations on becoming a blogger. I'll enjoy hearing the candid comments -- if the sports media guys let them through your filters -- from the players, coaches, and team management; your comments about the Portland-area's readiness for big-time sports, etc. What do you guys talk about when the mike's off. CFF
Hey, Rich. Congratulations on becoming a blogger. I'll enjoy hearing your candid comments -- if you sports media guys let them through the filters -- comments from the players, coaches, and team management; your comments about the Portland-area's readiness for big-time sports, etc. What do you guys talk about when the mike's off. CFF
Excellent! I look forward to reading. Welcome to the baseball blogosphere.
Uh, Rich... Exnay on the itchba post and image.
Rich... On the game last night... Slugfest...
Is it me, or am I seeing a lot of CFielders reading the ball wrong off the bat? Seems to be a lot of CF hits going over heads where the Centerfielder initially starts in, and then has to track the ball, eventually out of reach.
Do you think that some of this is due to the sun directly in their faces during sunset?
Thanks,
Maury
Maury --
Sorry for the delayed response. I haven't noticed an abundance of center fielders losing track of balls. I'll keep an eye out for it.
-- Rich
I like the idea of coming here to hear more about the Portland Beavers.
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