Monthly Archives: October 2009

PnP Conversations: Playoff Talk Pt. II

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Eric

The ambling dialogue continues between Ted and I. This time, with reflections on the sloppy first day of action, the nature of fanhood, Cliff Lee’s divine assistance, and Ted’s fascinating hatred of the Cardinals. Eric: Ted, we like to think … Continue reading →

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PnP Conversations: Playoff Talk Pt. I

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ted

Fall is in the air, and it’s playoff time in baseball land. In this tet-a-tet, Eric and I will force our tendency to wax on and on into a conversational format, trading our takes the way kids used to trade … Continue reading →

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Rally Caps Ain’t The Way…Or Are They?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Eric

Today’s Situational Essay comes from Kenneth Morgan, a Mariner fan, and (at least compared to Ted and I) mathematical genius. His essay, in a lot of ways, gets at the essence of Pitchers and Poets. How do we reconcile what … Continue reading →

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The Losers Dividend

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Ted

“The best that people hope for now is that a baseball game be played….And so we find ourselves at the major league equivalent of Little League, where it’s a celebration when someone doesn’t fall on his head and it’s considered … Continue reading →

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