Category Archives: Baseball

Ahhh, spring…

I think I have seen this joke my brother sent me before, but then again, I’ve seen spring before too. Doesn’t stop me from smiling upon its arrival. A New York family of Yankees fans heads out one Saturday to … Continue reading Continue reading

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BBWAA: Baseball Writers Are Airheads

Or big meanies. Since there’s no objective, statistical criteria for induction into baseball’s Hall of Fame (which is odd, since baseball is a game that lives by stats), there is no other conclusion as to why they chose to skip … Continue reading Continue reading

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Merry Fricking Christmas

Johnny Be Gone Yes, Johnny Damon is now a Yankee. (One of the best lines I saw on it was “Jesus Shaves”.) About the only silver lining I see is that now a bunch of rabid Yankee fans who hate … Continue reading Continue reading

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1917!

The curse of the Black Sox is lifted. Congrats Chicago! Continue reading

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And so it goes another day…

Yankees win the East (barely, but considering the train wreck they were for most of the year…) So, now, the Sox chances look pretty good. Even if they lose tomorrow, Cleveland must win just for a one-game playoff in Fenway. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Wanted: Silly Baseball Team Owners

It’s that time of year again. We’ve just finished the playoffs for our 7th fun-filled season at Solonor’s Groovy Computer Baseball League. We have one team that is looking for an owner. Check out the Gondolin Griffons, if you are … Continue reading Continue reading

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Congrats Maitland Little League

Maitland advances to Little League World Series Wow. Just finished watching that on ESPN. My place of employ is in Maitland, and my boss’ son plays on their regular squad. That was a fun game of baseball to watch. It’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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Not that I’m watching the game or anything…

How many damn games does Dale Sveum have to lose for the Red Sox before someone fires his ass! Damn it! Continue reading

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The worst thing that happened to you, that can happen to any fighter: you got civilized.

I’m not jumping off the bridge because the Sox lost their opening game (like they’ve done almost every year I’ve been alive). In fact, as ugly as last night’s game was, I’m kinda glad they got smacked around a bit. … Continue reading Continue reading

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What ever happened to Schlitz?

WARNING: Readers of a certain age and political persuasion (i.e., baseball fans) will find the following link to be filled with misty, water-colored memories. This blog will not be held responsible for any Olivia Newton-John flashbacks caused by clicking on … Continue reading Continue reading

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