Tag Archives: Jim Thome

It’s Not Love (But it’s Not Bad) by Pete Beatty

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Eric

You may remember Pete Beatty from “Jim Thome Takes His Rips,” during 90s 1b Week, from his having edited Craig Robinson’s Flip Flop Fly Ball the book, or from his key role in The Classical (pledge drive ongoing!). Pete tweets … Continue reading →

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Jim Thome Takes His Rips by Pete Beatty

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Eric

Pete Beatty is an editor at the Bloomsbury Press. He tweets @nocoastoffense. Some correspondents in this quiltwork book of saints have made a case for why their particular hero was particularly representative of the genus of 90s first baseman. I … Continue reading →

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PnP Conversations: The Mayor of Basics

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Eric

Eric: Things are so different this year, Ted. So different. Do you remember last October? When our souls thawed like springtime in a slow John Steinbeck novel for the New York Yankees? When A-Rod was the center of the universe, … Continue reading →

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