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Song of the Day: Waterfalls (TLC)

Waterfalls by TLC

Album: CrazySexyCool

Genre: R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop/Soul

Released: 1995

Lyrics:

A lonely mother gazing out of her window

Staring at a son that she just can't touch.

If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side,

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much.

But all the praying just ain't helping at all,

'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble.

So, he goes out and he makes his money the best way he know how,

Another body laying cold in the gutter.

Listen to me.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,

But I think you're moving too fast.

Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation,

But he just can't see.

She give him loving that his body can't handle,

But all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me."

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror,

But he doesn't recognize his own face.

His health is fading and he doesn't know why.

Three letters took him to his final resting place.

Y'all don't hear me.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,

But I think you're moving too fast.

I seen rainbow yesterday

But too many storms have come and gone

Leavin' a trace of not on God-given ray

Is it because my life is ten shades of gray

I pray all ten fade away

Seldom praise Him for the sunny days

And like his promise is true

Only my faith can undo

The many chances I blew

To bring my life to anew

Clear blue and unconditional skies

Have dried the tears from my eyes

No more lonely cries

My only bleedin' hope

Is for the folk who can't cope

Wit such an endurin' pain

That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain

Who's to blame

For tootin' caine in your own vein

What a shame

You shoot and aim for someone else's brain

You claim the insane

And name this day in time

For fallin prey to crime

I say the system got you victim to your own mind

Dreams are hopeless aspirations

In hopes of comin' true

Believe in yourself

The rest is up to me and you

Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,

But I think you're moving too fast.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,

But I think you're moving too fast.

Video of the Day: Simon Sinek's 10 Rules To Success

Simon Sinek's Top 10 Rules For Success Vol. 2

Evan Carmichael

1. Pursue Your Vision

2. Measure Momentum

3. Be A Giver

4. Learn From Creative People

5.  Know Your Destination

6. Be Open To The Unknown

7. Have Balance

8. Turn Followers Into Leaders

9. Set Unrealistic Goals

10. Take Action

BONUS:

Cooperate

Ask For Help

Have A Purpose

Song of the Day: Beat It (Michael Jackson)

Beat It by Michael Jackson

Album: Thriller

Genre: Pop

Released: 1982

Lyrics:

They told him don't you ever come around here

Don't want to see your face, you better disappear

The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear

So beat it, just beat it

You better run, you better do what you can

Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man

You want to be tough, better do what you can

So beat it, but you want to be bad

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it

Just beat it, beat it

Just beat it, beat it

Just beat it, beat it

They're out to get you, better leave while you can

Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man

You want to stay alive, better do what you can

So beat it, just beat it

You have to show them that you're really not scared

You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare

They'll kick you, then they beat you,

Then they'll tell you it's fair

So beat it, but you want to be bad

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it

Beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it

No one wants to be defeated

Showin' how funky and strong is your fight

It doesn't matter who's wrong or right

Just beat it, beat it

Beat it, beat it, beat it

Video of the Day: DudePerfect Softball Stereotypes

Softball Stereotypes

DudePerfect

 The I GOT IT Guy

The Always On His PHONE Guy

The NERVOUS Nelly

The OLD GUY

"Hey Fuzzy-Face!" Great nickname!

The OUTRAGEOUS Umpire

The RALLY CAP Crew

Sir SLIDES-A-LOT

Mr. STEEL TRAP Memory

The NO-SHOW

Mr. TOP-TEN

The CHATTER BOX

The BORDERLINE ILLEGAL, SEMI FROWNED UPON, LAST MINUTE CALL TO YOUR BUDDY WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON AN MLB ROSTER

Mr. ACCESSORIES

The RAGE MONSTER

The SNACK Guy

Team MOM

Song of the Day: Brilliant Disguise (Bruce Springsteen)

Brilliant Disguise by Bruce Springsteen

Album: Tunnel Of Love

Genre: Classic Rock

Released: 1987

Lyrics: 

I hold you in my arms

As the band plays

What are those words whispered baby

Just as you turn away

I saw you last night

Out on the edge of town

I want to read your mind

To know just what I've got in this new thing I've found

So tell me what I see

When I look in your eyes

Is that you baby

Or just a brilliant disguise

I heard somebody call your name

From underneath our willow

I saw something tucked in shame

Underneath your pillow

Well I've tried so hard baby

But I just can't see

What a woman like you

Is doing with me

So tell me who I see

When I look in your eyes

Is that you baby

Or just a brilliant disguise

Now look at me baby

Struggling to do everything right

And then it all falls apart

When out go the lights

I'm just a lonely pilgrim

I walk this world in wealth

I want to know if it's you I don't trust

'Cause I damn sure don't trust myself

Now you play the loving woman

I'll play the faithful man

But just don't look too close

Into the palm of my hand

We stood at the alter

The gypsy swore our future was right

But come the wee wee hours

Well maybe baby the gypsy lied

So when you look at me

You better look hard and look twice

Is that me baby

Or just a brilliant disguise

Tonight our bed is cold

Lost in the darkness of our love

God have mercy on the man

Who doubts what he's sure of

AS THE CLUBHOUSE TURNS: PEDROIA POUNDS HIS CHEST; PROCLAIMS HE'S THE LEADER

Dustin Pedroia finally spoke up. When the Red Sox returned to the Fenway to open a 10-game home-stand - which David Price will not be participating in, isn't that convenient, the Laser Show held court in front of his locker explaining to the media why he is a leader. Sorry, Dustin but if you have to plead that you are a leader, you are not a leader. 

Pedroia is a leader, though. "Leading by example" has become an over-used euphemism for people in any field but in this situation it completely describes the tireless preparation, dedication and effort he brings to the ball-club day in and day out. But right now that's not what the team needs. 

At this current moment, the Red Sox don't need someone to lead by example. They already have a bunch of those - Mookie Betts, Chris Sale, Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez. Guys who just go out there and do their job. But that is not what they need right now. 

Their need right now is obvious. They need someone to pull "Pitcher Dave" aside and ask have a one-on-one conversation. They need someone to show him that there are a bunch of young guys on this team (Andrew Benintendi, Deven Marrero and Rafael Devers) who are looking up to the veterans - the guys that have been here before - and his behavior is inappropriate. It's inappropriate to be calling out a Hall of Famer and well-respected local and national color-commentator in Dennis Eckersley. It's inappropriate to get into a screaming match with another reporter in the locker room (Evan Drellich). The young guys are watching, learning and will mimic this behavior. We, as a veterans, can't let them think this is how a Major Leaguer deals with the tough pressure of the media. 

The Red Sox need that type of guy and it has to be a player. It'd be nice if John Farrell pulled "Pitcher Dave" into is office or Dave Dombrowski pulled him aside and had a word with him but it would not be the same. Farrell and Dombrowski are Price's superiors. They are his bosses. This conversation needs to come for a peer, a player. It will mean more - well it should mean more. 

Pedroia spoke to a group of media members before Friday night's game. He explained they "obviously talked about it" and Pedroia is "sure [Price] is going to have a conversation with Eck whenever he sees him -- he hasn't seen him since that [incident]." 

He went on to rhetorically ask the media "see anybody else standing up here doing this, do you? Nope." It's great Pedroia talked with Price but after talking with Pedroia, Price had a duty to go in front of the media to address the situation and fall on his sword then everything would be put to bed and done. But this didn't happen. "Pitcher Dave" has not addressed the situation himself. He's now conveniently hiding behind a sore elbow that landed him on the 10-day D.L. 

Pedroia's a great leader but he's not the type of leader the team needs right now. He's too "rough around the edges." It's what fans love about him. Fans love the grittiness he brings to the table but he doesn't have the most approachable appearance.

David Ortiz looked approachable. Former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi looked approachable. Mo Vaughn, former Celtic and UConn guard Ray Allen, Tim Wakefield and Mike Lowell looked approachable. Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater also looks approachable. Guys like Pedroia, Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson just don't look like guys who young guys and new guys would feel comfortable going to.

EDITOR'S NOTE: To Dustin, leadership is not about being in charge or seniority. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge. 

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Song of the Day: Nice Guys Finish Last (Green Day)

Nice Guys Finish Last by Green Day

Album: Nimrod

Genre: Punk

Released: 1997

Which is why you have to set limits. Eventually the nice guys will win out in the long run though. 

Lyrics:

Nice guys finish last

You're running out of gas

Your sympathy will get you left behind

Sometimes you're at your best

When you feel the worst

You feel washed up like piss gone down the drain

Pressure cooker pick my brain and tell me I'm insane

I'm so fucking happy I could cry

Every joke can have its truth but now the joke's on you

I never knew you're such a funny guy

Oh nice guys finish last

When you are the outcast

Don't pat yourself on the back

You might break your spine

Living on command

You're shaking lots of hands

You're kissing up and bleeding all your trust

Taking what you need

Bite the hand that feeds

You lose your memory and you've got no shame

Pressure cooker pick my brain and tell me I'm insane

I'm so fucking happy I could cry

Every joke can have its truth but now the joke's on you

I never knew you're such a funny guy

Oh nice guys finish last

When you are the outcast

Don't pat yourself on the back

You might break your spine

Oh nice guys finish last

When you are the outcast

Don't pat yourself on the back

You might break your spine

Oh nice guys finish last

When you are the outcast

Don't pat yourself on the back

You might break your spine

Oh nice guys finish last

When you are the outcast

Don't pat yourself on the back

You might break your spine

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Song of the Day: Die A Happy Man (Thomas Rhett)

Die A Happy Man by Thomas Rhett

Album: Tangled Up

Genre: Country

Released: 2015

Lyrics:

Baby, last night was hands down

One of the best nights

That I've had no doubt

Between the bottle of wine

And the look in your eyes and the Marvin Gaye

Then we danced in the dark under September stars in the pourin' rain

And I know that I can't ever tell you enough

That all I need in this life is your crazy love

If I never get to see the Northern lights

Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night

Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand

Baby, I could die a happy man

Happy man, baby

Mmm

Baby, that red dress brings me to my knees

Oh, but that black dress makes it hard to breathe

You're a saint, you're a Goddess,

The cutest, the hottest,

A masterpiece

It's too good to be true,

Nothing better than you

In my wildest dreams

And I know that I can't ever tell you enough

That all I need in this life is your crazy love

If I never get to see the Northern lights

Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night

Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand

Baby, I could die a happy man, yeah

I don't need no vacation,

No fancy destination

Baby, you're my great escape

We could stay at home,

Listen to the radio

Or dance around the fireplace

And if I never get to build my mansion in Georgia

Or drive a sports car up the coast of California

Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand

Baby, I could die a happy man

Baby, I could die a happy man

Oh, I could die a happy man

You know I could girl

I could die, I could die a happy man

Video of the Day: Robin Williams' 10 Rules For Success

Robin Williams' Top 10 Rules For Success

Evan Carmichael

1. Pursue The Moment

2. Keep Going

3. Push The Envelope

4. Do Things Out Of Love

5. Develop Your Own Style

6. Have Idols

7. Be Honest

8. Do Interesting Work

9. Explore Your Mind

10. Be An Amazing Performer

Song of the Day: Piano Man (Billy Joel)

Piano Man by Billy Joel

Album: Piano Man

Genre: Pop

Released: 1973

Lyrics:

It's nine o'clock on a Saturday

The regular crowd shuffles in

There's an old man sitting next to me

Makin' love to his tonic and gin

He says, "Son, can you play me a memory

I'm not really sure how it goes

But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete

When I wore a younger man's clothes."

La la la, di da da

La la, di da da da dum

Sing us a song, you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well, we're all in the mood for a melody

And you've got us feelin' alright

Now John at the bar is a friend of mine

He gets me my drinks for free

And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke

But there's someplace that he'd rather be

He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me."

As the smile ran away from his face

"Well I'm sure that I could be a movie star

If I could get out of this place"

Oh, la la la, di da da

La la, di da da da dum

Now Paul is a real estate novelist

Who never had time for a wife

And he's talkin' with Davy, who's still in the Navy

And probably will be for life

And the waitress is practicing politics

As the businessmen slowly get stoned

Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness

But it's better than drinkin' alone

Sing us a song you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well we're all in the mood for a melody

And you got us feeling alright

It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday

And the manager gives me a smile

'Cause he knows that it's me they've been comin' to see

To forget about life for a while

And the piano, it sounds like a carnival

And the microphone smells like a beer

And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar

And say, "Man, what are you doin' here?"

Oh, la la la, di da da

La la, di da da da dum

Sing us a song you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well we're all in the mood for a melody

And you got us feeling alright

BLOG: BUILDING THE WALL ... IN THE CLUBHOUSE

There is a lot of dysfunction in the Red Sox clubhouse right now. They are in first place in AL East with a 1.5 game lead over the Yankees but they aren't acting like one both on and off the field.

On the field they have one of the best rotations in baseball but their offense is anemic. American League. Sure they have a team batting average above the MLB average and are third in average amongst all A.L teams (.261) but for a first place team they lack power. They are second to last - ahead of only the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - in slugging percentage (.403) and are barely treading above the Mendoza Line after the All-Star Game break (.210). 

They don't have a true power bat that opposing pitchers are truly afraid of him. Hanley Ramirez is had a good month of July, batting .289 - his highest all season - but he's still having a subpar year. He tries to crush everything he sees even if he should just take the ball the other way. Xander Bogaerts is hitting looks lost at the plate hitting .176 and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse Mitch Moreland proves you can go lower. Which would be good if this was a limbo contest.

Opposing pitchers: eliminate the fastball from your repertoire when you play Boston. They can crush a fastball as Ramirez proved in the top of the fourth inning last night against the Mariners. But they get fooled on breaking pitches. Moreland, Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley, Jr. are suckers for low breaking balls in the dirt.

Not only do they not have a middle of the order bat, they also don't have someone that truly wants to "be that guy." There is no one in the Red Sox line up that wants to be the guy that says "hey guys get on my back" like David Ortiz did for 14 years.

Ortiz's on-field production is not just missed on the field but there is a leadership void in the clubhouse. In case you've been in a coma the past 72 hours, Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy detailed the ordeal between David Price and Dennis Eckersley in Sunday's paper. "Pitcher Dave" has apparently taken it upon himself to be that leader for a clubhouse full of young, up-and-coming stars and he has quite the following - "Price Puppies." But he has taken the complete wrong approach.

If there is one thing that you don't do, you don't go after one of the more dominating closers to ever play the game of baseball during his 24-year career. His 197-171 record, 390 saves and 2,401 strikeouts is why he is enshrined in Cooperstown.

But it wasn't all moonlight and canoes for the longtime closer. Eckersley faced moments of adversity - ahem *cough* Kirk Gibson's walk-off, game-winner in game one of the 1988 World Series. But Eck's always bounced back with a vengeance. It's not about what happens to you but how you react to it.


Eck has now proven to be an exceptional analyst, doing not just regional Sox games but also national games including post-season match-ups for TBS. But it still did't stop "Pitcher Dave" for confronting and embarrassing the Hall of Famer on the team charter to Toronto earlier this month and from all accounts the "Price Puppies" applauded.

So there you have it. The clubhouse apparently belongs to David Price. Terrible. But while "Pitcher Dave" may have many "followers" in the clubhouse there are a few players who aren't happy and Mookie Betts, the next face of the franchise is one of them.

Betts sent out a cryptic tweet late Tuesday afternoon of an old photo of him and Ortiz expressing how much he misses Ortiz.

David: "I'm going way back today!"

Me: 😂😂 (He never disappointed me) I miss you big bro #Pun pic.twitter.com/1qlu8mDo3k

— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) July 25, 2017

Betts isn't one of the "Price Puppies." He loved Ortiz, following him around like a little brother does to his older brother. He constantly seeked out Ortiz's advice on hitting and baseball. There's no way he would spiral down and become one of "Pitcher Dave's" lackeys.

"Pitcher Dave" wants to build a wall between the players and everyone else. The concept is great. But lasting the pre-game music in clubhouse to make it unbearable for media members to do their job. Not great. You wouldn't interview a potential job candidate in the middle of dance club.

Right now they Red Sox need a leader in the clubhouse but it's not "Pitcher Dave." You don't want the younger guys like Andrew Benintendi, Rafael Devers, Deven Marrero and Jackie Bradley, Jr. thinking this is the way you do things at this level. It's just not.

Fans want to point to Mookie to "be that guy." Be that guy that steps up and takes the younger guys under his wing. Maybe Mookie thinks he can't be the leader of the team because he is also still one of the young guys but it's not about how old you. It's not about your title or how much money you make. You don't need a title or a big salary to be a leader.

The leader you may have looked to as you were growing may have moved on but now it is up to you to carry the torch. It is not hard. All you need to do to be a leader is one thing: take care of the person to the left of you and take care of the person to the right of you.

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Song of the Day: Put A Ring On Every Finger (Locash)

Put A Ring On Every Finger by Locash

Album: The Fighters

Genre: Country

Released: 2016

Lyrics:

I've got a pounding in my chest baby

Feels like I'm seventeen again

Got something burning a hole in my pocket lately

Done asked your daddy, done told your friends

I ain't gettin' down on one knee

Girl, I'm gettin' on two

Might be over the top 

But I tell you what I'm gonna do

I'll put on a ring on every finger

Just to show that I'm legit

Gonna try my last name on ya girl

Just to see if it fits

If I could baby I would marry you a million times,

Put a ring on every finger

Just to show the whole world that you are mine

Show the whole world that you're mine

Well señorita, can't nothing be sweeter

Than you in that white wedding dress,

Even the church and white limousine

Girl, why you cryin', it ain't rocket science

All you gotta do is say yes

Spend the rest of your life with me

Don't you know I ain't gettin' down on one knee

Until I'm gettin' down on two

It might be over the top

But I tell you what I'm gonna do

I'll put on a ring on every finger

Just to show that I'm legit

Gonna try my last name on ya girl

Just to see if it fits

If I could baby I would marry you a million times,

Put a ring on every finger

Just to show the whole world that you are mine

Show the whole world that you're mine

Come on let's spend this life together

Dropping f bombs like forever

With the whole world as a witness

Gonna flip that Miss to a Mrs.

Gonna spend this life together

Dropping f bombs like forever

With the whole world as a witness

Then I flip that Miss to a Mrs.

I'll put on a ring on every finger

Just to show that I'm legit

Go ahead and try my last name on

Just to see if it fits

If I could baby I would marry you a million times,

Put a ring on every finger

Just to show the whole world that you are mine

I'll put a ring on every finger

Just to show that I'm legit

Go ahead and try my last name on girl

Just to see if it fits

If I could baby I would marry you a million times,

Put a ring on every finger

Just to show the whole world that you are mine

Show the whole world that you are mine

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Song of the Day: Somebody Told Me (The Killers)

Somebody Told Me by The Killers

Album: Hot Fuss

Genre: Alternative/Indie Rock

Released: 2004

Lyrics:

Breakin' my back just to know your name

Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game

A breakin' my back just to know your name

But heaven ain't close in a place like this

Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss

'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this

I said heaven ain't close in a place like this

Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight

Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend

Who looked like a girlfriend

That I had in February of last year

It's not confidential, I've got potential

Ready let's roll onto something new

Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you

'Cause heaven ain't close in a place like this

I said heaven ain't close in a place like this

Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight

Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend

Who looked like a girlfriend

That I had in February of last year

It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Pace yourself for me

I said maybe, baby, please

But I just don't know now

When all I want to do is try

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend

Who looked like a girlfriend

That I had in February of last year

It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend

Who looked like a girlfriend

That I had in February of last year

It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend

Who looked like a girlfriend

That I had in February of last year

It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around