  I went with Rob to the Phillies vs. Giants game yesterday in the Iladelph. I stick to my guns that I don't like that city (though nothing's as bad as Motown). But, the tickets were free, and I would get to see Bonds play. Or so I thought. Bonds AND Thome were off yesterday. Bonds came in during the 7th or something to pinch hit, and then intentionally walked him. So, I got to see one of the best hitters in the history of baseball get walked with one out and no one on. I guess it's just too cool to walk Barry these days, and that's why everyone does it. Our seats were kinda far away, but again, they were free. Notice the cute girl behind me? Mmmmmm fatties. Anyway, the Giants won 7-6 (yay) and aside from 20 minutes of rain, it was a decent game.
I've started my Madden '05 Franchise on Xbox. My fingers are still trained to play it on PS2 even though I've had it for like 5 days now. Austin and I created a Franchise and are in week 3 of the preseason. I am 2-1 (lost to the computer in week one, and barely eaked out a win over Austin in week 2) and he's 1-1-1. I want to play online, but I'm not ready yet. I hate losing, so anything that's going to track my record like that, I must wait to face.
I currently play on Pro mode, so I need to work up to All-Pro before I try to face some of these other Madden Masters. The Redskins lost to the Panthers last night 23-20 in OT. They played poorly overall...4 INTs, I believe, but to stay that close to the reigning NFC Champion is a good sign. Maybe we can expect good things? 
