by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The old sports adage states that there is "no 'I' in team." We love it because it succinctly yet thoroughly teaches everything we need to know about playing a team sport. Too bad professional sports often times resemble a mockery of this beloved sports proverb. Players demand more money. They gripe about playing time. Some have even refused to … [Read more...] about There’s no ‘I’ in Aaron Curry
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I Am A Fair-Weathered Fan!
By Paul Casey Gotham What started as a Spring Break with the prospect of seeing multiple games at several venues on a variety of levels ended with us arriving home a day early having seen just a few innings of baseball. That's okay. Quality can supersede quantity especially when it comes to peanuts and cracker jacks. I'm not quite sure that makes sense, but we'll go … [Read more...] about I Am A Fair-Weathered Fan!
Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering the Bird
By Aaron M Smith Okay, it is not exactly Tuesday, but this class and the reading involved is killing me - so bear with me. This past week has been a tough week for Major League Baseball fans. First with the death of Angel's pitcher Nick Adenhart in a tragic car crash, followed by the deaths of legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas and pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. So much … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering the Bird
The Ballpark at Arlington
The official name of the Texas Rangers’ home park is Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Honestly, I could swear they used to call it The Ballpark at Arlington, but it could be that I’m confusing it with Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Nevertheless, Wednesday night it became the 28th major league stadium I’ve visited, and the 18th among the current 30. But, this post is about an … [Read more...] about The Ballpark at Arlington
2009 Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge
Now that you have the benefit of both Chas' National League preview and Smitty's American League preview, it’s time to send us your picks for the inaugural Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge. Remember that bragging rights on the bench are at stake, and maybe there will a prize for the winner as well. So without further adieu, here’s what we’ll need from each entrant (with … [Read more...] about 2009 Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge