“Better than nothing.” It’s a phrase I’ve been saying entirely too much lately. Offense can’t score but the starter put in a good showing? Better than nothing! The Reds can’t beat the Orioles, but at least the Cards lost, too? Better than nothing! I have to listen to The Cowboy, but George is in the booth with him? Better than nothing!

Argh! I’d like to stop comparing the experience of watching my team, even if favorably, to the utter void. Where the hell is Jocketty? Shouldn’t he be doing something?