Monthly Archives: May 2009

Manny Being Manny

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Eric

Had an update. Not really relevant anymore. Here’s the original post. * * * * First thoughts. Slightly jumbled: Alex Rodriguez. Rafael Palmeiro. Jason Giambi. Barry Bonds. Roger Clemens. Gary Sheffield. Not one of those guys ever served a day’s … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good Ballpark?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Eric

It’s Not Whether You Win Or Lose, But Where You Play The Game I joined a softball team in my Brooklyn neighborhood called the Saints and the Sinners. The league is run out of a bar and played on asphalt … Continue reading →

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Poem Of The Week: The Abominable Baseball Bat

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Eric

This poem, by super-poet/children’s writer/scholar/translator/holder of cool initials  XJ Kennedy is not, in fact, about Brian Giles and his .443 OPS. But it is about vampires, so Brian Giles does have something to do with it. I swung and swung … Continue reading →

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Sponsor a Baseball-Reference Page: Dave Stieb

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Eric

Say yes to pitcher Dave Stieb and you can transform his legacy. Dave Stieb, of the Toronto Blue Jays, is one of the thousands of ex-big leaguers waiting for a sponsor. His page is newly available and for just 18 … Continue reading →

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