I can’t wait for the World Series. Congratulations to Nolan Ryan’s Texas Rangers for knocking off the Evil Empire. What a great story. First, the unbelievable story of Colby Lewis and the game of his life that he threw tonight. … Continue reading →
OK, I surrender. As David L. Lander who played the radio broadcaster in A League of Their Own (and Squiggy in Laverne and Shirley) said, “Take me home momma and put me to bed. I have seen enough to know … Continue reading →
Yesterday’s post was pretty timely, here’s a quick addendum. Another bat exploded yesterday and this time struck Ranger’s pitcher Cliff Lee. Oakland’s Jack Cust drove a broken bat single up the middle. Luckily, the barrel of the bat sailed over … Continue reading →
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Major League Baseball is very slow to react to a problem, preferring to ignore it or explain it away (e.g. performance enhancing drugs) until it has no other choice but … Continue reading →
At the risk of sounding like a Yankee basher, does anyone else think that the George Steinbrenner plaque recently unveiled at Monument Park in Yankee Stadium, was just a little over the top? It dwarfs those of the baseball immortals … Continue reading →
When I started out to write this post, I planned on addressing the pace of the game. But what actually evolved was an analysis of game length. The objective became to look at the length of games over time and … Continue reading →
I have been wanting to add McCoy Stadium to my list of minor league stadiums for quite a while. But as often is the case, you tend to overlook or take for granted things that are in your back yard. … Continue reading →
Instant replay has now been part of the game since August 28, 2008. Currently, it applies only to boundary calls, that is, whether home runs are fair or foul, whether they actually leave the field and whether or not a … Continue reading →
I attended the unveiling of the James O’Rourke statue yesterday at the Ballpark Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. This tribute was a long time coming and well overdue. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and was a star of early … Continue reading →
Well, I hate to say, “I told you so”, but… This is especially true since its related to an injury. It was announced that Stephen Strasburg will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss all of the 2011 season. I … Continue reading →
