* I started my small business by accident. I was making way more money and working way less hours with much less stress than I ever had in my entire life, with a car allowance, great 401(k) and unquestioned expense account when I was laid off 5 years ago. A solid business plan, making some good connections, and a lot of time and patience was the key for me. My first year I made $12,000. I make a little more than that now.
I can't even tell you how many business acquaintances I've made over the years, and so many of them didn't make it. Gung ho for a few months or a few years, then you see their Linkedin profile updated to reflect a cushy new gig at a bank. Very sad.
* So long, Joey Votto. You're the Greatest Red Of All Time.
* The problem with Elly is that he goes months and months without getting a hit.
March/April = .279/.385
May = .208/.298
June = .266/.339
July = .299/.378
August = .263/.321
* I wasted a lot of years of my life not buying into the breakfast burrito craze, but I'm here now. And I'll say one thing: "hola."
* 22 home runs and 60 stolen bases. Is that good?
* Joey.