Category Archives: Baseball

Deadline Deals

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Jason

Looks like somebody stoked the fires in the NL East. In my opinion, the Atlanta Braves became the prohibitive favorites to win the NL pennant with their acquisition of Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira. Arguably the biggest bat available … Continue reading →

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Midseason Report

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Jason

Back in March, I made my 2007 Baseball Predictions where I made my picks for division winners and the wild card. I thought it’d be an appropriate time to revisit those picks to see how I’ve fared thus far. AL … Continue reading →

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Just The Two Of Us

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Jason

Yesterday was an awesome day! I told Joshua last week that I’d take him to a ball game to watch the Cardinals play. He’s been so excited ever since…it’s all he could talk about. (I’m not sure if he was … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the St. Louis Cardinals

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Jason

Dear Beloved Redbirds, I’ve been patient. Held my tongue for nearly 4 months. Our improbable run through the playoffs last October has sustained me through 90 some-odd games of lackluster play. Tony and Dave, I’ve given you every benefit of … Continue reading →

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Home Run Derby 2007

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jason

Each year, Sunny and I watch the Home Run Derby and we make our picks, straight-draft style. I always let her go first; she picked Mags. I went homer and nabbed Pujols with my first pick. Then she went oppo, … Continue reading →

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2007 All Star Ballot

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Jason

All right boys and girls. It’s the post you’ve all been waiting for. It’s my annual MLB All-Star Ballot post where I reveal to you, my intrepid readers, who you should vote for in this year’s All-Star Game. With only … Continue reading →

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Baseball Notes

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Jason

Well, we’re six weeks into the MLB season and I think we’re starting to get a feel for which teams are serious contenders. It’s time to compare the standings to my baseball predictions for this season. The pick that’s made … Continue reading →

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Josh Hancock

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Jason

Rest in peace, Josh. You left us much too soon. Joshua Morgan Hancock, April 11, 1978 – April 29, 2007

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Kick ‘Em While They’re (Always) Down

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Jason

Just wanted you all to know… Self-proclaimed NL Cy Young Award winner Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs has a 6.91 ERA with 19 walks in his first 27 innings pitched. The 136-million dollar man Alfonso Soriano has 1 RBI … Continue reading →

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Bye-Bye Sanjaya & Remembering Larry Doby

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Jason

Well, last night I heard the words I’ve been waiting weeks to hear: “Sanjaya, you…..are going home.”After weeks of agonizingly horrible performances (I still have nightmares of his rendition of “Stepping Out With My Baby”), America’s favorite whipping boy, Sanjaya … Continue reading →

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