Monthly Archives: July 2010

Seatbelts

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Eric

For the last four months I’ve kept my Dodger fandom at arm’s length. I’ve tried to stay cool, like an MI6 Agent or Steve McQueen or Big Pink era Bob Dylan, and for the most part I’ve pulled it off.  … Continue reading →

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Sailing to Byzantium

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Paul

The author of this post is Paul Franz. Ted and I invited Paul to contribute to Pitchers and Poets with the idea that he would bring a new perspective. Already, he has wowed us by writing an insightful essay built … Continue reading →

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This Just In! Votto Has a Sense of Humor That We All Apparently Lack

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Ted

If it seems like I’m taking the following story a little too seriously, blame it on the combination of MLB Network’s Quickpitch and a couple of pints of Cooperstown, NY-based Ommegang Brewery‘s Abbey Ale. I toured the brewery while visiting … Continue reading →

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Podcast 17: Mr. Selig’s Opus

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Eric

In Podcast 17 we overcome a few sound issues (sorry!) to the discuss hard-throwing-ness of the 2010 All Star Game. Speaking of THROWING HEAT, Ted tells us all about his afternoon in Cooperstown with Bob Feller’s 104 MPH Fastball. One … Continue reading →

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I Accidentally Enjoyed the All-Star Game

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Ted

I woke up this morning, unfurled my Internet browser, and read that I had made a mistake. I accidentally enjoyed the 2010 MLB All-Star Game. According to Tom Verducci, I’ve “been hoodwinked.” He argues that I shouldn’t have enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Eric

Despite the best efforts of the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, I believe it’s safe to say that today, July 14, is the most boring sporting day of 2010. With that in mind, PnP recommends focusing your attention elsewhere. … Continue reading →

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Home Run Derby Live Blog Thing!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Eric

Welcome to the Home Run Derby Live Blog Thing! Home Run Derby

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Impending LiveBlogging

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Ted

I’ve been a woefully inept shipmate on the SS Pitchers&Poets of late, so this evening I will celebrate my renewed commitment to yammering on about baseball by LIVEBLOGGING THE HOME RUN DERBY (8 o’clock Eastern, 5 o’clock Pactific). I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Podcast 16: Kilby in Dream Land

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Ted

In this episode of the Pitchers and Poets Podcast, we discuss the upcoming All Star festivities, from Chris Berman’s tired Home Run Derby act to All Star fashion (though we didn’t get to Alyssa Milano’s CHONE projections for the celebrity … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of a Hit Piece

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Eric

Not baseball, but this remarkable column by Adrian Wojnarowski on the Lebron James situation caught my eye. Mostly, I was amazed by the first paragraph: The Championship of Me comes crashing into a primetime cable infomercial that LeBron James and … Continue reading →

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