Upon Randy Johnson and Media nonsense

With a big left hand, and a shove to the camera, Randy Johnson began his association with the New York media. Unit came off like a real bad-ass, not only by mushing a over-zealous cameraman who got in his way, but also by reportedly telling the man "Dont talk back to me". Not the best move on his part for an introduction to some of the most rabid news coverage in the nation, but I personally dont have a huge problem with it. Randy isn't here to be a media darling, he is here to be a 20 game winner with 300 K's, and throw deep into October. I hope he doesn't let the back page get in his head, and that it doesn't affect his pitching. However, Jeter and A-rod can be the quote machines, let Randy and Sheff do their thing and talk when they want to.

Mets try to steal the thunder with an early introduction for Beltran at 11 AM, but look for Johnson to dominate because of his recent actions.

While I am speaking on the media, I think the amount of attention paid to the Randy Moss "mooning" incident is ridiculous. Joe Buck starts with "a disgusting act by Randy Moss" while calling the game, Mike Ditka rants and raves on Sportscenter, and the highlight is shown ad nauseum. How many "news" outlets bothered to mention the Green Bay tradition of mooning the opposing team's bus as it leaves Lambeau? Tony Dungy recognized it right away, saw what Moss meant, and found it funny; which is exactly how the act was intended. Sure you can fine him, but no more than Jake Plummer for flipping off the Mile High crowd. The sensational opinion is often the one that is broadcast, and it makes better news to portray this as a travesty. I'm looking at the Vikings whooping Green Bay at Lambeau, moving on to Round 2, and Moss having a very effective 2 TD game on a gimpy ankle. Noone was hurt, he didn't actually show his rear, and the Cheeseheads are made of tough enough stuff to get over this.