Category Archives: Sports

AL East Preview

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jason

This year, instead of simply making predictions re: the upcoming MLB season, I thought I’d do something a little different. I thought I’d work up a little review of each division and the offseason additions and changes each team has … Continue reading →

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My Version of Groundhog Day

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Jason

I know we went through all the pomp and formality of the “official” Groundhog Day exactly two weeks ago. For the briefest of moments, the world (or at the very least, viewers of the Today Show) turned an eye toward … Continue reading →

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CBS Really Does Love Tim Tebow

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Jason

I always said CBS had some kind of love affair with Tim Tebow. (Or at the very least, Vern Lundquist seemed to have some sort of man crush on the guy.) Now — according to this story — it looks … Continue reading →

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Football Friday Two Days Late

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jason

Nobody cares, but here’s our standings: Sunny: 5-3 Jason: 3-5 Joshua: 3-5 I realize the only way I’m going to win this thing is by picking opposite of Sunny. I was already going to take Minnesota, but after she took … Continue reading →

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Football Friday Round Two: Divisional Round

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jason

Well, in keeping with tradition, my NFL picks were woefully awful last week. And, in keeping with tradition, Sunny — who doesn’t really follow the NFL outside of the Titans and occasionally the Colts — completely mopped the floor with … Continue reading →

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Football Friday: Round One

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Jason

UPDATE: Kids picks have been added __________________ Every year, Sunny and I have some fun by picking the NFL playoff game winners. Seems like she usually beats me, but it’s fun anyway. Last year we let the kids make their … Continue reading →

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120 Million Dollar Man

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Jason

Ever wondered what $120 million can get you in this economy? A small Caribbean island? 33,613,445 Big Macs? The GNP of Malaysia? Try a corner outfielder that can’t catch a fly ball. Granted, said corner outfielder is one of the … Continue reading →

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12 Best Reads of 2009

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Jason

I’m a little disappointed in my reading output this year. Each year, i set a goal for myself of reading one book a week. Even though I fell woefully short of 52 books (by the time I finish my current … Continue reading →

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2009 MLB Awards

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Jason

With the 2009 postseason winding down, it’s just about time to hand out the hardware on the regular season. Here are my thoughts; the actual winners will be announced sometime in mid-November. AL MVP: Joe Mauer Was there any doubt? … Continue reading →

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The Best Hitter of his Generation

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Jason

As if the Cardinals’ October no-show wasn’t bad enough, the title of this article at NESN is enough to stop me in my tracks. Please, Albert. Don’t do this to me. Cards ownership over the years has been notorious loathe … Continue reading →

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