Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Stadium Experience

The fan was about fifty years old and if it weren’t for the beach ball we never would have noticed him at all. He had a regular middle-aged build, thinning hair, and two boys – maybe twelve and fourteen years … Continue reading

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Podcast 18: And the Blue Angels

In this podcast episode, we tangle with the awe-inspiring patriotism of the Blue Angels while discussing A-Rod’s 600th home run and what records mean in the age of steroids, we discuss some of the trade deadline action, and get excited … Continue reading

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The Strange Grace of Players Trading Places

You would be hard-pressed to find another franchise that’s had a two-day period the likes of the Astros recent whirlwind. Not only in terms of volume of activity, but when you consider that the Astros traded away the two players … Continue reading

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