Category Archives: Sports

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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Bah-bah-ball!!!

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Jason

My son is obsessed with basketball, although he can’t quite pronounce the word correctly. When we take our walk together as a family, he points out each basketball goal with pointed finger and an emphatic “bah-bah-ball!!!” In honor of my … 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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Me, Me, Me…

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Jason

In light of the recent news stories regarding the collapsed Ron Artest trade to Sacramento (which looks like it might happen after all), I have a question: Who would get your vote for the most self-centered personality in sports today. … Continue reading →

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Just for the record…

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Jason

The past two weekends, Sunny and I have been making our NFL Playoff picks to see who’s the better prognosticator. Just for the record, here are my picks for the week (I beat her last week 3-1 to 2-2). I’ve … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Jason

Here are just some random thoughts on a Thursday morning… My new favorite show LOST returned last night after a six or seven week hiatus. ABC’s serial hit continues to shine as both a critical darling and a fan favorite. … Continue reading →

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