More musings from the chair by Bill Ribas In the movie "Night Of The Living Dead," there is a frantic moment when the few surviving humans realize they're cornered in a house, and board up the windows in an attempt to keep the zombies out. This frenetic activity parallels my attempt to get the SAP working on my set prior to the kickoff of the World Series. But first, … [Read more...] about The Art of Announcing
But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
More Playoff Musings by Bill Ribas While the bad calls made by the umpiring crew lately are easy fodder to make fun of, I just can’t seem to get up to speed. And frankly, I’ve been dragging my hindquarters around the house for the last few weeks here, and it finally dawned on me as to why. Forgive me for a second while I rub the crust out of my eyes, but that’s an … [Read more...] about But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge
I thought now would be a good time to provide a little update on the Pickin' Splinters Baseball Challenge, that little exercise in forecasting that many of us took part in back in April. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge
Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Playoff Musings from the Armchair by Bill Ribas I’ll confess I missed the end of game 2 between the Cardinals and Dodgers (I had band practice if you’re keeping score), but when I heard what happened, and then saw the clips on Sportscenter, well, I felt bad for Matt Holliday. And while it was no ’86 game 6, where Bill Buckner did his best imitation of a croquet hoop (and … [Read more...] about Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Paychecks, Kids, and Your Beachfront Condo
Retirement Advice by Bill Ribas So it’s a nice fall day, you’re outside tossing a ball with your kid, and you’re thinking way back in the small of your brain, “man, it’d be nice if he made it big in sports so I didn’t have to worry about my retirement.” If you’re a parent, and have ever played with your kid, this dark thought has crossed your mind at least once. But how … [Read more...] about Paychecks, Kids, and Your Beachfront Condo