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Predicting the 2013 Baseball Season
The 2013 baseball season, which opens on April Fools’ Day, promises to make a fool of all prognosticators. Nothing new in this. How could one imagine the Fall Classic when spring has barely sprung? To make things even a little … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Right Off the Bat Book, Right Off the Bat Website, Yankees
Tagged Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, American League, Andre Ethier, Andrew McCutchen, Aramis Ramirez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Aroldis Chapman, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Bill James, Boston Red Sox, Brian Wilson, Bryce Harper, Buck Showalter, Buster Posey, Carl Pavano, Carlos Gomez, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Clayton Kershaw, Colorado Rockies, Curtis Granderson, Davey Johnson, David Wright, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers, Don Mattingly, Felix Hernandez, Fred Lynn, George Steinbrenner, Houston Astros, Ian Desmond, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jesus Montero, Jim Johnson, Jim Leyland, Joe Mauer, Johan Santana, Josh Hamilton, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Manny Machado, Marco Scutaro, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Marlins Park, Matt Kemp, Miami Marlins, Michael Pineda, Mickey Mantle, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Minnesota Twins, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Markakis, Norichika Aoki, Oakland Athletics, Pablo Sandoval, Phil Hughes, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder, R. A. Dickey, Robinson Cano, Rogers Centre, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Braun, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Strasburg, Theo Epstein, Tim Lincecum, Toronto Blue Jays, Triple Crown, Washington Nationals, World Series, Wrigley Field
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Baseball Meets Smectymnus
As the Hot Stove League season kicks into high gear, with the advent of some old-style winter weather thro much of North America, all coinciding with the Presidential Inauguration and the federal holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Right Off the Bat Book, Right Off the Bat Website, Yankees
Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Detroit Tigers, International Baseball Federation, J. J. Putz, Joe Torre, Justin Verlander, Literature, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Mike Trout, New York Yankees, Robinson Cano, Warren Spahn, World Baseball Classic, World Baseball Cup, Yankee Stadium
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Ron Washington, Interesting Manager of the Texas Rangers
Ron Washington has had an interesting career. He and I (Evander) are less than a year apart. There are few African American managers in the history of Major League Baseball, and their successes, for a variety of factors, are spotty. … Continue reading
A. J. Burnett Tries to Save Yankees Season
I (Evander) hope the message tonight from Detroit is not “Yanqui Go Home!” The Yankees’s season rests on the shoulders and strong right arm of A. J. Burnett. The offense has sputtered. Those home runs the Yankees hit at their … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Yankees
Tagged A. J. Burnett, Alex Rodriguez, Allie Reynolds, Andy Pettitte, Catfish Hunter, Comerica Park, David Wells, Detroit Tigers, Ed Figueora, Eddie Lopat, El Duque, Joe DiMaggio, Mark Teixeira, Mike Torrez, New York Yankees, Roger Clemens, Ron Guidry, Vic Raschi, Whitey Ford, Yankee Stadium
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