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Tag Archives: Colorado Rockies
Congratulations to Bob Uecker and the Brew Crew
The Milwaukee Brewers have not been to the postseason since 1982. 1982! Congratulations to Bernie Brewer, and, above all, long-suffering broadcasting great, former backstop of the St. Louis Cardinals, star of Mr. Belvedere, known simply as “Mr. Baseball” himself, Bob … Continue reading
Juan Nicasio and the Dangers of Professional Baseball
This frightening photo from AP shows pitcher Juan Nicasio of the Colorado Rockies after he was beaned by accident versus the Washington Nationals. A line drive off a bat comes at the pitcher probably at 120 miles per hour. The … Continue reading
Our Old Friend Jason Giambi
Jason Giambi (a player who probably ruined a great career with overuse of steroids), now with the Colorado Rockies, became the second-oldest ever to hit three home runs in a game. The oldest? Babe Ruth? Reggie Jackson? No! The oldest … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball
Tagged Babe Ruth, Colorado Rockies, Jason Giamgi, Reggie Jackson, Stan Musial
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Fifteen Years of Interleague Play and I’m Still Not Sure
In 1997, I attended the first so-called Subway Series of the regular season between the Yankees and the Mets. It was at Yankee Stadium, and the Mets humiliated the Bronx Bombers by a score of 6-0. Pitcher Dave Mlicki handcuffed … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Yankees
Tagged American League, Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Murphy, Dave Mlicki, Fenway Park, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Subway Series, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, World Series, Wrigley Field
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Why I Like the Colorado Rockies in the NL West
Let me say, my ramblings in no way reflect “The Opinion Of The Management.” I like the Colorado Rockies. I liked the Rockies last year. I liked them in 2009. Playing mile-high baseball gives a great home-field (and home-run) advantage. … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Gonzalez, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Detroit Tigers, Don Mattingly, Jhoulys Chacin, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Belisle, New York Mets, Popular Music, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Troy Tulowitzki, Ty Wigginton, ubaldo jimenez
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Predicting Other than the World Cup
Ladies and Gentlemen, and All Ships at Sea. (And hold your breath all fans of Right Off the Bat.) I just sent Tipsy in Toluca Lake my 2011 predictions. Of course, “predicting” is ridiculous. Some highly touted free agent in … Continue reading
