Monthly Archives: May 2010
Short Break in the Action
The Passion of Baseball will be taking a short hiatus, as I am currently involved in putting together a fundraiser for Children’s Cancer research. Little Angels Charities, an online organization dedicated to raising money for several charitable organizations, is conducting … Continue reading
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AL West: Rangers Roaring to the Top
Texas Rangers’ starting pitcher C.J. Wilson has been the surprise story of the Rangers season thus far. (courtesy Getty Images North America) Since 2004, the American League West division has pretty much been a one team show, with the Anaheim … Continue reading
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Honoring All The Moms In the World of Baseball
Mother’s Day and baseball. A special relationship, indeed. For many years, MLB has paid tribute to the very special mothers who raised, molded and supported their sons in order for them to reach their potential, and realize their dream. Today … Continue reading
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Age Before Beauty, and Other Tidbits
Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher Jamie Moyer, whose uniform number is almost befitting of his age, throwing a pitch in the first inning of last night’s game with the Atlanta Braves. (courtesy AP) When you are in your early-mid 20′s just … Continue reading
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The Tale of the Taser
17 year-old Steve Consalvi, future Penn State student, got his 15 minutes of fame the hard way. (courtesy AP) The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has had the moniker of “City of Brotherly Love” for many a moon now. While the … Continue reading
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Early Season Woes Continue For Sox, Dodgers & Angels
Red Sox DH David Ortiz taking a called third strike. Can he ever break out of his funk? (courtesy AP) Theo Epstein was once called “Boy Wonder.” In just over seven seasons as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox, … Continue reading
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The Frailty of a Starting Pitcher
As I peruse the various Major League Baseball transaction and injury reports whilst sipping my morning coffee, I am constantly amazed at the seemingly endless supply of perseverance among starting pitchers. The Kerry Woods of the world. The Erik Bedards … Continue reading
Wagner To Retire At End Of Season
Atlanta Braves’ closer Billy Wagner, who signed a one year contract with the Braves, with a one year vesting option, will retire at the end of the season. Atlanta Braves’ manager Bobby Cox will have company when he retires. Closer … Continue reading
