Category Archives: Baseball

No Fluke

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Jason

Baseball is a true hop sport. Unlike, say, football, where a mere 10-game schedule serves as the litmus test for a team’s ability, the baseball regular season is a grueling 162-game gauntlet that leaves little room for flukes. Sure, any … Continue reading →

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All-Star Starters

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Jason

Voting for this summer’s 77th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is officially over. Fans select the starting lineups for both the AL and the NL squads. There are always a few snubs, as long-time stars are frequently voted in over … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Trip

Posted on April 25, 2006 by Jason

Yesterday, our family made one of our many annual pilgrimages to Mecca, otherwise known as St. Louis, to watch our beloved Redbirds. The difference this time: we’d be watching the Cards play in their new digs, the New Busch Stadium. … Continue reading →

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New Busch Stadium

Posted on April 10, 2006 by Jason

A new era begins today in St. Louis as the Cardinals play their first official game at New Busch Stadium. I’m hating my good friend JM right about now…he’s there for the inauguration. But fear not…Sunny and I will be … Continue reading →

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Baseball is back, baby!

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Jason

It’s finally here, the day I’ve longed for since October. Baseball is back and this lifelong fan is ready for Opening Day. I’m pumped because I finally get to enjoy MLB games on my XM Radio (it’s great, by the … Continue reading →

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Bye bye BB

Posted on March 15, 2006 by Jason

In an historic move, the Cool Papa Bell League has taken matters into her own hands. The CPBL (the fantasy baseball league I’ve been a part of for the past 10 years) voted by overwhelming odds this week to ban … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Kirby

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Jason

The baseball world was shocked yesterday at the passing of Kirby Puckett. Puckett, a 2001 Hall of Fame inductee, was the catalyst for the Minnesota Twins world championship clubs in 1987 and 1991. ESPN’s Tim Kukjian has a nice article … Continue reading →

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Brushback

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Jason

I came across this story today at ESPN.com. Roger Clemens, perhaps the greatest pitcher of our generation, has received special permission from the commissioner’s office to train at the Houston Astros minor league camp this spring as he prepares for … Continue reading →

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A few of my favorite things

Posted on February 21, 2006 by Jason

Here are a few of my favorite things right now. * It’s tough for a news story to trump the official start of spring training. When pitchers and catchers report to camp, the smell of leather and freshly cut grass … Continue reading →

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How Sweet It Is…

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Jason

Pitchers and catchers report next week. 62 days until New Busch opens. And tonight, my Vols won big at Rupp. Things are good in my sports world.

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