Category Archives: Sports

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 →

Posted in St. Louis Cardinals | 8 Comments

Mikey and Nike

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Jason

Boy, did Paul Tagliabue pick the right time to retire. According to published reports, a federal grand jury has indicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick in connection with a recent dogfighting probe. The indictment accuses Vick and several other co-defendants … 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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One Shining Moment…

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Jason

Congratulations to Matt Wimberley, winner of the Bybee Bracket Yahoo NCAA Basketball Pick ‘Em Tournament. Yours truly finished in 6th place. I could’ve finished as high as 2nd (I think) if Ohio State had won last night. I hear it … Continue reading →

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Baseball Predictions: 2007

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Jason

Each year before the baseball season, I sit down and make my picks for each division winner. I’ve given it a little thought this year, and here are my predictions: AL EAST: New York Yankees. I know I’m really going … Continue reading →

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