Tag Archives: Albert Pujols

Top Ten Baseball Stories in 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

Here comes my (Evander’s, admittedly subjective) Top Ten Baseball Stories and News in 2011. 10. Moneyball is released to theaters on September 23 9. Derek Jeter reaches 3,000 career hits, and Jim Thome reaches 600 career home runs 8. Albert … Continue reading →

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A Little More on Albert Pujols

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Sentimentality aside, one has to ask why the St. Louis Cardinals, whose owners control most of the beer that flows thro the veins of all sports in the United States, would not match the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offer … Continue reading →

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Albert Pujols Does What He Has to Do

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

I (Evander) am no apologist for big-salaried baseball players. I have good friends in St. Louis, and in fact, uncharacteristically, pulled for this National League team during the 2011 World Series. So, I feel your pain Cardinals fans. But Albert … Continue reading →

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When Did the Florida Marlins Become “The Miami Marlins”?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

When did this happen? The Marlins are no longer representing a giant state for the National League, only a great city. The Marlins have their eye on Albert Pujols to go along with their new identity, logo, and retractable-dome stadium. … Continue reading →

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Albert Pujols Cements His Reputation

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

The number-one slugger of the 21st century added three World Series home runs and six runs batted in (RBI) to his astonishing career stats. Only Babe Ruth (two times) and Mr. October. Reggie Jackson, had ever accomplished the feat before. … Continue reading →

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The All-important Game 3

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

I (Evander) have been watching this World Series at a bit of a distance and disadvantage. For Game 2, I was at the year-end (fiscal year begins November 1) board meeting of the foundation I direct when I am not … Continue reading →

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As Pete Seeger Might Ask, Where Have All the Frontline Pitchers Gone?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

I (Evander) am having a difficult time staying involved with this Game 6 between the Cardinals and the home-team Milwaukee Brewers. At this writing, it is the bottom of the seventh inning and the Cardinals lead 11 to 6. The … Continue reading →

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