Tag Archives: Cincinnati Reds

A Word about Jim Thorpe

Posted on April 16, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

One of the greatest Americans played Major League Baseball for the New York Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and (ironically) for the Boston Braves. I’m speaking of Jim Thorpe. Of mixed race (as are today’s Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red … Continue reading →

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Baseball Stadium Addiction

Posted on April 7, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

I admit to a slightly morbid, or at least useless but let me add harmless, fascination with baseball stadiums. I plan to be sharing my obsession with stadiums past, present, and future on this website as the season unfolds. Most … Continue reading →

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The Florida Marlins Will Take the National League Wild Card

Posted on April 5, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Mike Stanton: huge upside I conclude my predictions with possibly the most challenging of all: NL Wild Card. It could be the Reds, the Braves, the Cardinals, the Padres, the Giants, or any of the clubs I have forecast as … Continue reading →

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Brew Crew Will Make Milwaukee Even More Famous

Posted on April 1, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

My heading, for all those under a certain age or did not grow up with the American ads, plays on “The Beer that Made Milwaukee Famous”. This would be Schlitz. The Brewers also have the greatest related home-run shtick in … Continue reading →

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