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An Unusual Rematch
I (Evander) had not immediately thought of this, but the NLCS pitting the Milwaukee Brewers against the St. Louis Cardinals is a rematch of the 1982 World Series. How? The Brewers were then in the American League. In fact, championship-starved … Continue reading
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Tagged American League, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, NLCS, St. Louis Cardinals
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Yankees and Tigers Take a Day Off
The New York City weather forecast is positive for tomorrow night as the Yankees and Tigers square off, winner-take-all….At this writing, congratulations go to Nolan Ryan and the Texas Rangers for once again crushing the Tampa Bay Rays. The wily … Continue reading
Wild Finish to the 2011 Regular Season
The division races were sewn up long ago. Things didn’t seem too exciting. But then all hell broke loose in the American and National League Wild Card races. The Boston Red Sox finish the year 77-1 in games that they … Continue reading
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
The Man
I want to thank my writing partner Martin for his dispatch from Finland. I was wondering if he’d give us a Wilsonian allusion: Edmund that is. And he did! . . . Although Martin is The Man, I want to … Continue reading
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Tagged Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio, Literature, Mickey Mantle, St. Louis Cardinals, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Willie Mays
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Full Extension in Midsummer
I (Evander) just had to share this photo (which can be enlarged by clicking on it) of Daniel Descalso of the Saint Louis Cardinals. Note the gloved ball, though changed frequently in Major League Baseball, is not pristine by any … Continue reading
William DeKova White
I (Evander) can hardly wait to read Uppity by Bill White. Easy prediction: Baseball fans will love it. White played for three teams, all National League: the Giants (both in New York and San Francisco, which undoubtedly has something to … Continue reading
The Florida Marlins Will Take the National League Wild Card
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
Right Off the Bat 