Daily Archives: May 31, 2004

Stros go down meekly to Cubs to start long road trip

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Aging superstar Greg Maddux made it seem like old times today as he handcuffed the Stros over seven innnings and led the Cubs to a 3-1 victory at Wrigley. The Stros have now lost eight of their last 11 games as they begin a 12 game, two week road trip, which is their longest of the season.
Hard luck Roy O (3-4) pitched well again as he continues to receive poor run support from his teammates. Ex-Astro Moises Alou‘s two-run yak in the sixth was the game winner, while Lance Berkman‘s ninth dinger in his last 13 games was the only offense the Stros could muster.
With Andy Pettitte going back on the disabled list today, the Stros’ Brandon Duckworth makes the start tomorrow night at Wrigley against the Cubs Glendon Rusch.

How to torch a bridge

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This Gawker post passes along the following farewell email (or is it a flamethrower?) from a departing associate at Los Angeles-based Paul, Hastings, Janofsky, and Walker, LLP:

Subject: FW: Goodbye…
As many of you are aware, today is my last day at the firm. It is time for me to move on and I want you to know that I have accepted a position as “Trophy Husband”. This decision was quite easy and took little consideration. However, I am confident this new role represents a welcome change in my life and a step up from my current situation. While I have a high degree of personal respect for PHJW as a law firm, and I have made wonderful friendships during my time here, I am no longer comfortable working for a group largely populated by gossips, backstabbers and Napoleonic personalities. In fact, I dare say that I would rather be dressed up like a pinata and beaten than remain with this group any longer. I wish you continued success in your goals to turn vibrant, productive, dedicated associates into an aimless, shambling group of dry, lifeless husks.
May the smoke from any bridges I burn today be seen far and wide.
Respectfully submitted,
[SIGNED]
ps. Achilles absent, was Achilles still. (Homer)

Hat tip to Brian Leiter for the link to this hilarious post.