Monthly Archives: March 2010
Player’s Take on Tiger
Photo courtesy of Joe Skinner/EPA As I was perusing through different websites this morning, looking for topics for my next article, I couldn’t help but notice PGA great Gary Player’s comments regarding Tiger Woods and his upcoming Masters’ appearance. Yes, … Continue reading
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Are the Pirates Primed to Break Out?
The city of Pittsburgh, once the bastion of the steel industry, has gone through an admirable transformation over the last 20-25 years. Since the steel industry waned in the 80’s, Pittsburgh’s city government and Chamber of Commerce has worked fastidiously … Continue reading
Braves Banking on Heyward
With the news that Jason Heyward will be Atlanta’s Opening Day right fielder, Braves’ fans are now wondering: Are the old days back again? For the first time in a long time, I am going to be looking forward to … Continue reading
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Painting the Black
I’m an old fashioned baseball guy, so the above title was always one of my favorite pitching expressions. I specifically remember the ’97 World Series, when Florida Marlins’ pitcher Livan Hernandez, then 22 and a rookie, pitched a complete game … Continue reading
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Old Man Edmonds a Hit With Brewers
On the comeback trail: Jim Edmonds is hitting .286 this spring after one year layoff Chalk one up for the over-the-hill gang. Jim Edmonds, a 16 year MLB veteran who took last season off, drove in 5 runs to lead … Continue reading
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Has the Angels’ Halo Tarnished?
With the departures of Lackey, Figgins & Guerrero, do the Angels have what it takes to continue their dominance in the American League West? The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (can’t we just call them the Disney Divine?) were two … Continue reading
The Mauer Signing- Good for Baseball?
The love affair between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Joe Mauer can now continue unabated. Mauer, who signed an 8 year, $184M contract yesterday, will not only be the face of the Minnesota Twins’ franchise for years to come, he sent a … Continue reading
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House of Cards- Built to Last?
Cardinals’ slugger Albert Pujols, reigning NL MVP High hopes abound at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida this spring. The St. Louis Cardinals, fresh off their first Central Division title in three seasons, were left with a sour taste on … Continue reading
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Unlucky 13 for Wood
Kerry Wood, Indians’ closer, headed to the DL for the 13th time in his career. In earlier times, the Romans thought that the number 13 represented death and destruction. For the Cleveland Indians, it certainly isn’t that foreboding. However, the … Continue reading
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Marlins in ’10- Intrigue & Possibilities
An artist’s rendering of the new Marlins ballpark, scheduled for completion by Opening Day 2012 I have always had an affinity for the Florida Marlins. Having lived in South Florida for ten years, and being a season ticket holder during … Continue reading
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