Sign Torii! (Oh yeah, there’s a World Series going on, too)

Rusty Rockies or Revved-up Red Sox?

Maybe a little of both. A couple of observations: 1) Josh Beckett is the best postseason pitcher I can remember in the last decade, if not longer; 2) The Rockies didn't face a lineup like this on the Senior Circuit.

When Beckett mowed down the first four batters he faced and little rookie Dustin Pedroia led off with a homer to start a three-run first, you just knew it wasn't going to be 22 of 23 for the Rockies. Obviously, nine days off aren't good for a team's momentum.

Cinderella's going to have to wake up in a hurry or this series is going to be a laugher for Big Papi, Manny and Co. But remember, a blowout loss isn't the end of the world. In 1960, the Pirates lost 16-3, 10-0 and 12-0 to the Yankees but still won the Series on Bill Mazeroski's famous homer in Game 7. So all is not lost. And the Rockies have been nothing if not resilient this postseason.

I still expect a long series, but I believe Beckett is the wild card that tilts it to the BoSox. Like I said, best big postseason pitcher I've seen in a while. And, oh yeah. There's that Big Papi, too. He might be clutch.

Mum's the word

According to this report on ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3078990), the Twins have yet to make a contract offer to Torii Hunter this offseason. I'm imploring the front office and ownership on behalf of Twins fans everywhere, sign this guy! He is the heart-and-soul of this team. He's a winner. He's community-minded. He's a role model. And he plays a mean centerfield.

Come on. The new stadium you squeezed out of this state's taxpayers is on the way. Spend some cash! It's long past the time to be a penny-pinching miser. (Did you know billionaire owner Carl Pohlad made his banking fortune foreclosing on poor farmers during the Depression?) It is ridiculous how this team is unwilling to spend money.

If Torii goes, I see a lot of your fan base going. And I might follow.

As Martin Luther King Jr. said, "The time is always right to do what is right."

C'mon, Twins. Do the right thing. Now.

Random thoughts

It's Thursday. And what does that mean? Bowling night. I'm beginning to dread it. Honestly, if you want to find out How Not To Bowl, come watch. It's a travesty or a tragedy, depending on how you look at it.

Dirty Sexy Money Wednesdays on ABC. Great show. Reminds me of my family. Without the billions of dollars.

The Wild lost their first game Wednesday after starting out 7-0-1. Maybe, Niklas Backstrom is human after all. Make that superhuman. After all, he is a Finnlander. (Like yours truly. Just thought I'd sneak that in.)

Until next time…