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Umps to Make the Call on Replay, Doesn’t Make It Any Better
Written on June 14th, 2008 | 1 CommentI’m a purist of sorts; I love baseball for it’s undeniable human element. At least 51% of that human element is made up of the fallibility of the umpires — they’re going to collectively make one mistake minimum in each game they officiate. Sure, the fact umpires aren’t perfect affects me when a call goes against the Sox or when the course of the game is obviously altered, but it doesn’t mean I love that part of the game any less than the athleticism, atmosphere, and culture. This is where my line in the sand is drawn when it comes to instant reply. Continue reading...
Dissecting the Manny and Youk Sideshow
Written on June 6th, 2008 | 0 CommentsJust a few outs after Covelli Crisp instigated the thirty-ninth chapter in The Red Sox and Rays: The Feud Not Too Many People Understand, Sox left-fielder Manny Ramirez and first baseman Kevin Youkilis either yelled at each other or nearly came to blows, depending on which version of the story you hear. Anyone that has any actual first-hand knowledge of the situation isn’t talking much about it, but here are some possible reasons for the angst between these two training buddies. As always, full disclosure: I’m a Red Sox fan, and the Rays’ new-this-season logo and unis are mortifying. So there. Continue reading...
Smoltz’s Season To End With Surgery
Written on June 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsNot wanting to turn this site into JohnSmoltz24HourNews.com, I offer this update to his season: come next Tuesday, it’s over. Continue reading...
Re-Scorning Chicago’s Scorned Son
Written on June 3rd, 2008 | 0 CommentsSteve Bartman is already hated by the Cubs’ faithful. Moises Alou wants to stoke the fire and renew the hate. Poor, poor Steve Bartman. Continue reading...
John Smoltz Heads Back to the ‘Pen for Braves
Written on June 2nd, 2008 | 0 CommentsWhen you talk about John Smoltz it’s hard not to think about whether or not he’s one of the most unfortunate souls in baseball. His talent over the years is undeniable — John Smoltz is an excellent pitcher. When the great pitchers of this generation are talked about, though, how often do you hear Smoltz’s name among Clemens (steroids notwithstanding), Pettitte (ditto), Santana, and Rivera? Overshadowed by these names, Smoltz has been for the Braves both a dominant starter and a strong force from the bullpen, but this last stint beyond the outfield fence might be his last. Continue reading...
Red Sox Take Stand For Coaches, Put Japan Trip In Jeopardy
Written on March 19th, 2008 | 1 Comment(Full disclosure: I am a Sox fan, and I’d gladly buy a beer for my boy “Dusty Pedroika”.) Continue reading...
Yankees Appeal Suspension, Pose Weak Argument Using Strong Double-Negatives
Written on March 17th, 2008 | 1 Comment(Full disclosure: Yankees suck; Derek Jeter drinks wine coolers; year 2000 and all those I’m-a-Sox-fan prerequisites. You should approach this with the understanding that I’d offer to buy George Steinbrenner a drink, but I’d take him to a bar that only serves Zima.) Continue reading...
Prosecutors Now Looking At Someone Not Named “Clemens”
Written on March 12th, 2008 | 0 CommentsNose to Nose: Should the Winter Classic Close the Doors To the House That Ruth Built?
Written on March 11th, 2008 | 0 CommentsNosebleed’s first edition of Nose to Nose — think “point, counterpoint” — pits hockey lover and writer of the Daily Deke, Grant Beery, up against baseball-obsessed Chris Roberts to go tit for tat on who and what should be the finale at Yankee Stadium. Continue reading...
Barry Bonds to Play in New York? With the Mets? Really?
Written on March 10th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAnd his agent isn’t agressively p’shaw-ing offers that don’t include the words “designated” and “hitter” why? Continue reading...
