Category Archives: Baseball

My Idea of Heaven

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Jason
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Joshua’s Sixth Sense

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Jason

Tonight, a sports highlight came on the TV while Joshua was in the living room. He turns to me and says, “Look, Dad. The A’s and White Sox.“ He was right. He’s four years old. I’ve never been prouder.

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Things I Don’t Get

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jason

Why my kids insist on watching Christmas sing-a-long videos in the middle of August. Seriously. I guess they come by it honest. Why my wife is obsessed with Jon and Kate + 8. Can someone please explain the appeal of … Continue reading →

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Franchise Players

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Jason

This month, Baseball Tonight is ranking the top players in each MLB franchise’s history. Follow this link and you can vote from among several all-time greats on each team to help determine each club’s “Franchise Player”. For a baseball geek … Continue reading →

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Extraneous Innings

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Jason

Anybody watch last night’s 15-inning All-Star marathon game? Everybody was all up in arms a few years ago when the Mid-Summer Classic ended in a tie. In light of last night’s yawner, that seems like an act of grace. Here’s … Continue reading →

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2008 Home Run Derby

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Jason

Well it looks like my blogging hiatus lasted about as long as Brett Favre’s “retirement”. I have enjoyed taking a break for a couple of weeks and I’ve had a couple of ideas about things I plan on blogging about … Continue reading →

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National League All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Jason

Now the NL: C – Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves. This one is really a tough call, as you could make a compelling case for McCann, Bengie Molina, Geovanny Soto, or Russell Martin. McCann boasts the most balanced stat sheet of … Continue reading →

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American League All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Jason

It’s time for my annual post wherein I reveal my MLB All-Star Game voting ballot. If you’ve not yet voted for the mid-summer classic, time is running out. Here’s who you should be voting for, starting with the American League: … Continue reading →

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All Heart

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Jason

I can think of a few major leaguers who could learn a lesson in “hustle” from this kid. My favorite part is the slide into second. And how about the Mike Scioscia plate-block, too? Awesome.

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Jon Lester

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Jason

After watching last night’s Yankees-Mets game and Carlos Delgado’s homer that wasn’t ruled a homer, I thought about writing a blog today about Biblical hermeneutics and the interpretive art of umpiring. But such a post would require more brain power … Continue reading →

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