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What would Reggie say?
If you are old enough to remember Reggie, you probably know that answer to the rhetorical question I posed. Reggie Jackson was a large enough personality in the 70’s and 80’s, that he was known by his first name. He also played the role of the villain as well as any heel in the WWE.…
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A word from our sponsors
There’s little more enjoyable than rooting for a team that is in the middle of a pennant chase in late July, and it’s even better if your team isn’t supposed to be that good. While I do my best to block out all the rumors and frivolous trade talk, I love this time of the…
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When the story is only half the story..
If you know how yesterday’s Brewers game went, you probably figure there’s no way I could possibly get this post wrong. When I decided to purchase my ticket through StubHub, I was making an educated guess that I would be seeing The Miz, Jacob Misiorowski, even if it wasn’t a sure thing. I’ve disparaged the…
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What’s the opposite of playoff atmosphere?
I know the Marlins are the NL version of the 26 White Sox, but that doesn’t mean they are fun to watch on TV, even national TV. I was sitting down to post about the Cubs successful 2016 anniversary celebration when I stumbled upon Tom Verducci and some guy named Moe. One of the two…
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Hating to look at the bigger picture..
I hate to come back to this argument but recent news requires that I beat the drum again. As painful as it may be to look beyond your favorite team, it’s that point in the MLB season where you have to look at what other teams are doing. 37 minutes ago, the Boston Red Sox…
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Finishing touches
Before I wrap up last Sunday’s game in Davenport, I thought I’d finish up with the 2006 MWL ASG. While none of the players from that game are active today, it should be noted that White Sox manager, Will Venable played in that game for the Fort Wayne Wizards. While the QC have made several…
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Why I’d rather be sitting in a ballpark
No matter how well the basketball teams and football teams that I root for are doing, my thoughts are focused on baseball generally and the Cubs specifically. While the team and MLB does a lot to honk me off, I’m caught in its web. Ultimately, when I’m at a ballpark, I’m in my happy place…
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Home cooking cures all that ails you
While discussing a young friend’s variance in golf scores, I got to thinking about my past adventures hitting that damn, dimpled ball for hours at a time. While my better days were long behind me, I still had standards for myself and enjoyed trying to play up to them. My primary playing partner and I…
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The debate begins…
In case you missed last night’s big All-Star Game rosters, I’ve linked to the mlb.com article detailing the picks and snubs. For the next week or so, everyone will be opining about who should have made or not made the rosters. I think ASG roster snubs is one of the healthier debates out there. While…
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Of fireworks and baseball
Growing up fireworks were reserved for the 4th of July. It was a uniquely special occasion and while I don’t remember exactly what those first experience looked and sounded like, I remember the anticipation as a young kid. As fireworks have become ubiquitous, I’m less enthralled with them. However, I would probably enjoy them more…
