Blog entries tagged with "baseball":


baseball: Little League Excellence!! - 09/06/08 12:27 PM
Some days you might get the feeling that life is strangling you and you feel weighed down. I know I do especially now that I have two new residents at my house, I recently won custody of my two children, Hailey and Hunter. This life changing event has caused a few … (0 comments)

baseball: Every Large town doesn't need a Sport's team - 09/02/08 10:35 PM

My son and I love baseball. There's nothing quite like the pace of a ballgame to really enjoy the time with those we love. Sometimes we'll watch a game on the tube, but the ultimate is live. You can hear the crack of the bat hitting the ball or listen … (0 comments)

baseball: ENGLISH as Mandatory Language For Ladies Professional Golfers? What's Next? ENGLISH for Major League Baseball? - 08/27/08 10:47 AM
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) seems to be worried about members failure to communicate. 
New rule is starting in two years ...  a member must learn to speak English or can't play on the LPGA Tour.
The LPGA got its South Korean players toghether on Aug. 20 and told them to … (36 comments)

baseball: Cubs and Sox Lead Their Leagues - 08/25/08 03:45 PM
Cubs and Sox lead their leagues!
 
This summer has been exciting for baseball fans across the city.  Could there be a Windy City World Series?  Get out to the games or your favorite local bar or restaurant and root for the home team!
By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
The trains … (0 comments)

baseball: All American day - 08/17/08 08:18 PM
After attending our worship service at Constance Free this morning, we headed down to the Metrodome today. The Twins were playing the Mariners for the final game of the series. The Twins had won the first 2 games and started out with 5 runs in the bottom of the first. As … (1 comments)

baseball: Taking in a Sounds game. - 08/11/08 09:01 PM
One great think about living is Clarksville is how close we are to different sporting attractions.  This past Saturday we took in our second Nashville Sounds game of the season.  The Sounds are the AAA minor league affiliate of the Milwakee Brewers. 
It was another great family outing.  Granddaddy, caught a foul ball … (7 comments)

baseball: WELCOME TO BOUNDARY WATERS' BASEBALL - Douglas County GA - 08/09/08 08:38 AM


WELCOME TO BOUNDARY WATERS' BASEBALL Douglas County Youth Baseball League, Inc., an approved Pony Baseball Program, was organized to provide opportunities to enhance the quality of the facilities and programs our children, coaches, and families utilize to promote a quality youth baseball league that remains safe, spectator friendly, and … (0 comments)

baseball: Reno Who? Triple-A Baseball Team Name Still Undecided - 08/06/08 04:27 PM
 This is a follow-up to the blog I wrote several months ago about a contest to name the Triple-A baseball team that is coming Reno in 2006. (Reno, Nevada Triple-A Baseball team naming contest!)
The SK Baseball franchise ended its month long contest in June and received over 2,500 entries … (7 comments)

baseball: Thank You for No "Manny" - 07/31/08 04:28 PM
Thank you Angels General Manager.
Thank you Boston Red Sox General Manager.
Thank you for trading Manny Ramirez to the "other" LA baseball team.  They can have him and they can have all the clubhouse dissension and hoopla that goes along with him.  Besides...his hair is so long it gets tangled … (0 comments)

baseball: Need a "pick me up" watch this kid - 07/31/08 10:32 AM
I was a fun loving all-American kid.  I loved to play ball, ride the bike and get dirty in the corn fields around my house.  But, I have nothing on this kid. 
I played ball with a kid name Eddie.  Eddie was a little different than the rest of us.  He … (10 comments)

baseball: The Greatest Play In Baseball - 07/30/08 02:32 PM

 
Well, the 4th of July has come and gone.
But since baseball is America's sport, there's no reason we can't still celebrate.
Especially something as patriotic as this....
Rick Monday, although no Hall of Famer, made possibly the greatest play in all of Major League Baseball on April 25th, … (4 comments)

baseball: Meet My New Client I found at the Fifth Third Ball Park ~ Part 1 - 07/30/08 11:25 AM
I love living in Kent County and I really love baseball! My husband and son love Star Wars! With that being said, we had to go to watch our White Caps 'play ball' on that eveing which hosted a Star Wars theme and fireworks!
This is such a great place … (6 comments)

baseball: Lake Stevens - Hitting Home! - 07/30/08 03:50 AM
Burlington was host to the Washington ALB Junior "A" Division District Baseball Tournament last week-end in a double elimination event. Burlington and Lake Stevens emerged as the top two teams, each earning a spot to compete at the state level scheduled to begin this week-end in Spokane WA.
The corn was … (9 comments)

baseball: Big League World Series - 07/29/08 05:50 PM
Just another reason that the Upstate is a great place to be. Easley South Carolina held the Big League World Series. Players from around the globe traveled here to play. It started last week with a Fun Fest which featured a home-run derby and a free concert.
People traveled from Louisiana, … (0 comments)

baseball: Vintage Base Ball at Rahway River Park - July 26, 2008 NJ vs. NJ - 07/28/08 09:02 AM
     Here is write up of our most recent vintage base ball game- note the different rules/equipiment:   
        The two base ball clubs in New Jersey that play our national game with nineteenth century rules and equipment are the Elizabeth Athletic Club and the Flemington Neshanock. They squared off for a match this past Saturday at Rahway River Park. The … (0 comments)

baseball: HEY, HAS ANYONE MISSED ME??? - 07/23/08 11:42 AM
I have been in Natchitoches, Louisiana, for a week of baseball world series play offs!  I have missed active rain, but my grandson, Adrian, plays baseball and I can't miss those games!!  His team, the White County Title Tigers placed third  and he placed third in the home run derby!  We … (6 comments)

baseball: You Cant Stop iT, It's CoMInG! wOOO WhOOO! - 07/23/08 12:31 AM
Always this time of year I start getting really excited. Why, because September is not far off, and in my mind that is the start of fall. I love that time of year when the weather starts cooling some what, Monsoons blow in to the high desert (it gets a little … (2 comments)

baseball: Park Review--Harmon Park - 07/22/08 01:19 AM
Over the next few weeks I will be reviewing a # of Tacoma's parks, some that those who are not living in the neighborhood might not even know were there.  ( a real shame in many cases)
 
 
 
This review is for Harmon park, just off of South 84th … (0 comments)

baseball: Your Credit Score May Drop - Mortgage by Randy newsletter - July 2008 - 07/22/08 12:44 AM
Mortgage by Randy
a monthly update to our clients, colleagues, family & friends
by: Randy Mitchelson, July 2008
=============================================================================== 
In This Issue We Touch On:
Unemployment, Inflation & Credit Score Drops on Perfect Payment Histories
We have to start this newsletter with a quick sidebar about my recent experience volunteering with … (1 comments)

baseball: Chicago Cubs and Driftwoods Subdivision Kenner LA "What do they Have in Common" - 07/21/08 09:11 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com
Chicago Cubs and Driftwoods Subdivision Kenner LA "What do they Have in Common"
This past weekend my family and I made our annual trip to Houston Texas to see the Cubs vs. Astros. This trip had some special meaning. This was our first trip … (3 comments)

baseball: Baseball in South Florida is Heating up! Support your local team. - 07/20/08 05:16 PM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending some down time with my family. My wife works for an insurance company called Benefit Mall and one of her clients...Delta Dental usually gives us tickets to various sporting events through out the year. Thanks for inviting us!
We were given tickets to the Florida Marlins … (10 comments)

baseball: Baseball Highlights: version 7.19 - 07/19/08 02:45 PM

July 31st signifies the "no waiver" trade deadline. After that, you can still do a trade but the player has to clear waivers first. Tough chance on getting that done this year. And the reason for that is because I do not think that there is any team out there … (2 comments)

baseball: Sacramento Rivercats' Wives Host Food Drive - 07/19/08 02:42 PM
 
Sacramento Rivercats' Wives Host Food Drive
 
The wives of the Sacramento River Cats baseball team are teaming up to collect canned goods for the Sacramento Food Bank during Saturday's game at Raley Field.
 
My husband and son went out to the ballpark this week to watch a good … (0 comments)

baseball: It Is Hotter in Newark, New Jersey Than in Cape Coral, Florida! - 07/18/08 12:14 PM
I departed Southwest Florida International Airport yesterday morning with a temperature of 88°.  I boarded a flight to Newark, New Jersey,and when we landed in Newark, the pilot said the temperature is 92°!  So much for escaping the Southwest Florida heat for a week or so! I am on the monthly … (6 comments)

baseball: Vintage Base Ball In NJ: Elizabeth Athletic Club - 07/18/08 10:12 AM

Here is a little blurb about the Vintage Base Ball Club I play with in Union County, NJ.  We are currently looking to expand our roster:
The Elizabeth Athletic Club base ball team recreates our national pastime by using the rules, equipment, and playing conditions of 1891. A member club of … (4 comments)

baseball: Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball - The End of A Great Season ~ Finally - 07/17/08 05:29 PM
Yes, The Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball season is finally over!
What a great year we had. My son's team won the major league division tournament and came in 4th place overall. Great job boys!
This year Spanish Springs hosted the 11 and 12 year old All Star Tournament. A special thank you should go … (2 comments)

baseball: Baseball and Real Estate... - 07/16/08 03:28 PM
After watching last night's baseball game it got me to thinking about the real estate business and an analogy to baseball.
The way I feel these days entering into any transaction is like a pitcher climbing the hill to start the game.  I go into every game (transaction) with the greatest expectations … (7 comments)

baseball: Whitey Ford is my friend. - 07/15/08 10:19 PM
Whitey Ford who was one of the best left handed pitcher's ever is my friend.  Respecting his privacy.  I just want everyone to know how proud of him I was tonight when I saw him on the Baseball Field again with all his peer's at Yankee stadium!  What a fantastic person!
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baseball: Baseball is good news for Arizona - 07/15/08 01:37 PM
We seldom write about areas outside of Central Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, but sometimes news from other areas helps all the Valley.
The Cincinnati Red's have inked  out a deal to start spring training in Goodyear, AZ. joining the Cleveland Indians in Cactus League play.
This is exciting for our … (2 comments)

baseball: Take them out to the ballgame! - 07/15/08 01:15 PM
Well, a few weeks back I took a bunch of current and past clients out to the ballgame. We had just over 50 show up and we had a pretty good time. The local team ended up winning and I got to connect with a few past clients who I hadn't … (7 comments)

baseball: No Crying...No Crying...in Politics? Oh No That's Baseball - 07/15/08 09:15 AM
Too bad Politics is not like Baseball- "There is no crying..No crying in baseball".
 Former Senator Phil Gramm has been quoted as decribing our country in a Mental Recession, due to becoming a nation of whiners. It was refreshing to hear a politician put the blame back on the leaders of … (6 comments)

baseball: While sitting in my Owensboro Kentucky home, I saw the 2008 King Of Swing! - 07/14/08 09:45 PM
 
While watching TV in My Owensboro Kentucky home,
 I caught a glimpse of The State Farm Home Run Derby at the Yankee Stadium.
 
 
Well I have NEVER watched the Home Run Derby before.  I honestly never even heard of it, but my husband just happened to have it on … (15 comments)

baseball: Bobby Murcer- Yankee For Life - 07/13/08 09:00 PM
It is a sad time at Yankee Stadium. Bobby Murcer lost his battle with brain cancer.
Yankee Fans who love Bobby Murcer will recall him as a man who wore his heart on his sleeve. We cried with him when Thurman Munson was killed in a plane accident and again at … (9 comments)

baseball: The Final All-Star - 07/07/08 02:37 PM
The All-Star teams are in and while you, the voting fan, failed to get White Sox left fielder, Carlos Quentin, into the game- the players voted him in to make up for it. NOW you have a REAL chance to make a difference...
As they have for the last several years, … (6 comments)

baseball: Hitting a home run for my clients is normal, but today she hit one for my son! - 07/05/08 10:32 PM
Today was my son's 7th Birthday and one of my preferred mortgage brokers who always seems to hit a home run for my clients, hit a grand slam for my son's birthday today. If my logo doesn't show it, I love baseball and I've passed this love on to my kids.
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baseball: Destrehan Booster Club Newsletter July 2008 - 07/04/08 06:17 PM
The Destrehan Booster Club, it's Board of Directors and the entire community
thank you for your continued support of youth recreation.
DESTREHAN BOOSTER CLUB
Post Office Box 933
Destrehan, La. 70047-0933
www.destrehanboosterclub.com
Newsletter -July 1, 2008
Vol. 25
Organized for the purpose of aiding, encouraging and supporting recreation in St. Charles … (1 comments)

baseball: Lake Havasu City ’s 4th of July Celebration - 07/03/08 10:22 AM
Come and celebrate your 4th of July in Lake Havasu City .  Start your day on the lake enjoying the many water activities available.  Then catch a great game of baseball at Lake Havasu High School Baseball Field featuring the Havasu Heat playing against the A.C.W.B.L. Braves.  Games start at 4pm … (0 comments)

baseball: Independence Day in York County SC - 07/03/08 07:57 AM
Many of you remember the Mel Gibson movie, "The Patriot," from a few years ago. Most of that movie was filmed right here in York and Chester Counties, SC. Everyone was excited having Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger , etc. in this area for such an extended time. In York County the … (1 comments)

baseball: LOCALISM FEATURED: My Night at the Dell Diamond - Round Rock Express Home Game - 07/01/08 08:27 PM


Last night, I joined about a dozen guys from my church in a luxury skybox at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock to enjoy a home game for the Round Rock Express.
We had special VIP parking, which was both close to the door and FREE.  The air conditioned … (22 comments)

baseball: TUCSON SIDEWINDERS TAKE ON FRESNO TONIGHT - 06/30/08 01:33 PM
Tucson's Minor League Sidewinders will be playing their last game of June at home tonight against Fresno at TEP Park. Action gets under way at 7:00 p.m. See you there!
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 6.29 - 06/29/08 02:05 PM
Sports has never ceased to amaze me with some of the rules that they put in place. Let me give you a great example of such a rule that MLB instituted a few years ago. It goes something like this. If a team allows no hits for an amount of … (9 comments)

baseball: Moses Lake WA, YES! - 06/26/08 04:35 PM
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baseball: Georgia Bulldogs looking to clinch - 06/24/08 10:38 AM
If you have been following any of my sports post lately, you know that the Georgia Bulldogs are on a tear right now. Since entering the final stages of the 2008 Men's College World Series being held at Omaha's Johnny Rosenblatt's Stadium, The Bulldogs of Georgia remain undefeated. With that said, … (6 comments)

baseball: Spokane Riverhawks Opening Night! 6/23/08 - 06/23/08 01:38 PM
Although the season is 9 games old, the opening home stand is here tonight!  The festivities kickoff tonight at 5:30 at Avista Stadium (game start 6:30 - free magnet schedule give-away).  The Spokane RiverHawks are a summer baseball collegiate invite-only league.  Somewhat of a Semi-Pro team.  If you like to watch great baseball … (0 comments)

baseball: New AAA Gwinnett Braves Stadium to open in April 2009 - 06/22/08 09:05 AM

 
I can't remember when I have seen my husband so excited about Baseball. For years he watched the Atlanta Braves play, as a teen he worked as an usher at the Atlanta stadium. Then a few years ago the Braves went on strike and he has never really watched … (1 comments)

baseball: ARKANSAS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! - 06/20/08 09:34 AM
My ten year old grandson, Adrian, is a great baseball player.  He plays on the White County Title Tigers traveling team and we are ranked #3 in the state.  We are playing in Jonesboro this weekend for the state title, and we play in the world series in July in Louisiana. 
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baseball: Florida is the Best Place to live!! Hands Down - 06/19/08 03:54 PM
Summer is here and school has been out now for two weeks. There is so much to do here in Florida that you don' t need to leave the state. As BIG Hockey Fans, we have the pleasure of attending Tampa Bay Lightning games throughout the year in downtown Tampa,

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baseball: James Spence-In Store Appearance - 06/17/08 01:03 AM
Appearing at Finest Sports Collectibles:  Saturday June 21st10am -4pm  
• Meet the James Spence Authentication Staff
• Bring your autographed memorabilia for on-site authentication
• Have your items back the same day submitted
This is the time to bring all of your memorabilia locally to have it examined and … (0 comments)

baseball: Where would Cracker Jacks be? - 06/16/08 02:20 PM
If it wasn't for Take Me Out to the Ball Game and baseball's 7th innings stretch.
 
Did you know Take Me Out to the Ball Game is the number 3 sung song in America?  Behind "Happy Birthday" and "The Star Spangled Banner?" OR it was written by a man that had … (7 comments)

baseball: ~League Champs! Way to go Astros!~ - 06/16/08 12:21 AM
Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball
The Cal Ripken Major Division Astros are crowned champs! The Astros defeated the Dodgers 11-4 to capture the season ending tournament title.
In the double elimination tournament, the Astros were undefeated at 4 -0  outscoring their opponents 64-19. The Astros pitcher, Alec Leighton threw four scoreless … (5 comments)

baseball: Life Lessons from Larkfield Little League - 06/11/08 08:22 PM
I coach my son's little league team and unfortunately we are not very good.  I guess the draft Gods were not looking down upon us.  The kids are 9 and 10 year olds, and they really are a blast to coach.
In trying to keep them in as many games as … (14 comments)

baseball: Thank You to Manalapan Baseball - 06/09/08 07:06 PM
The White Sox run for the playoffs of the Manalapan Babe Ruth league has end this week with a lost to the Blue Jays. Good luck to the Blue Jays and the rest of the teams.
I like to thanks the parents for the opportunity of coaching their sons for the last … (0 comments)

baseball: Baseball highlights - version 6.08 - 06/08/08 11:07 PM
Ok, so you can say that I have been really falling down on doing this post and there is really no excuses that will suffice. No excuses, just time to get back on track. Going forward just know that every Sunday you can come here to get you dose of … (8 comments)

baseball: Giving it your all - 06/08/08 11:57 AM
Sometimes life, like baseball, hands us a curveball. Health issues, a slowing economy, whatever it may be, life isn't always throwing right down the middle, where we can hit a home run and get everything we want.
But, sometimes all it takes is to just keep swinging, and eventually we will … (10 comments)

baseball: The tears of a small child - Thanks team! - 06/07/08 11:17 AM
Last night my wife found my son crying in his room, and though having a six year old crying isn't unusual, it is when there isn't another crying child trying to blame something on them. My wife went in to his room, sat down beside him and asked him what was … (13 comments)

baseball: You Make the Call - 06/06/08 10:39 PM
Tonight I was laying in bed and saw this video on the 11 o'clock news. After seeing it, I have to say that it looks pretty obvious as to what transpires here. With that said, I will leave it for you to decide. Did the pitcher and cather decide to play … (21 comments)

baseball: Looks like it will be the Baltimore Orioles! - 06/06/08 10:16 AM
Vero Beach, Florida is still getting over losing the long-time residence of the Dodger's spring training camp, but the community is smiling broadly again through those last tears amidst heavy hints, and we are eagerly anticipating a potential deal with the Baltimore Orioles to take over the facilities and keep professional baseball in Vero … (0 comments)

baseball: Chicagoland Sports Teams - 06/05/08 04:35 PM
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baseball: Northwoods League Baseball Blog - 06/05/08 01:25 PM
My brother is the DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate baseball league played like the minor leagues.
I noticed he has been doing a great job blogging so I wanted to post a link to his blog on this website.  Here is the link. 
This league has … (1 comments)

baseball: Applebee's Park sustains significant storm damage - 06/04/08 04:17 PM
One of my favorite places to visit in Lexington, KY sustained some significant straight-line wind damage yesterday as severe storms raked the area. Impressively enough though, they expect the field to be playable tonight....Quite an impressive clean-up effort I must say! Kudos to all those who are putting Lexington's beautiful stadium, … (0 comments)

baseball: Chicago Cubs Baseball - 06/03/08 05:17 AM
Chicago Cubs
Well the Cubs pull another win out last night. I will attend The Cubs at home in August. Next month we will travel to watch the Cubs vs. Houston in Houston. It is amazing the amount of Cubs fans there are. Everywhere I seem to find them.
The Cubs are … (10 comments)

baseball: ~Meet Wanda~ - 06/02/08 09:36 PM
The Newest Member of our Family
I just wanted to share our newest member of our family with you . Her name is Wanda. She is a 7 week old boxer! We just picked her up from a family who lives in Fernley, a town just outside of Sparks, NV  where we live.
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baseball: SIDEWINDERS JUNE 2008 SCHEDULE - 06/02/08 05:02 PM
SUN JUNE 1 Fresno (away) 2:05 p.m.
MON JUNE 2 Fresno (away) 7:05 p.m.
TUE JUNE 3 Fresno (away) 7:05 p.m.
THU JUNE 5 Las Vegas (away) 7:05 p.m.
FRI JUNE 6 Las Vegas (away) 7:05 p.m.
SAT JUNE 7 Las Vegas (away) 7:05 p.m.
SUN JUNE 8 Las Vegas (away) … (0 comments)

baseball: Cards Fans Love Rick Ankiel! - 06/02/08 10:35 AM
Last night, spectators watched Rick Ankiel make another spectacular play.  The Cardinals played the Pirates in St. Louis, and in the 2nd inning, Ankiel leapt to make what appeared to be an impossible catch!
Ankiel started out as a pitcher a few years ago.  He showed some promise but had some … (4 comments)

baseball: Caution: Hard Core Baseball Spoken Here!!! - 06/01/08 12:09 AM
God, I love the game of baseball!!! I can't believe that Jesus wasn't born in the 'baseball era'...but I believe firmly, there are baseball fields in heaven!!!
Today I had a 'Tale of Two Cities' baseball experience...My 9 year old son struck out twice and couldn't get the bat off … (24 comments)

baseball: Local kids win World Series...recent edit - 05/31/08 07:50 PM

 
The Joliet Junior College Wolves have won the NJCAA Division III World Series Championship! Two local young men were very pivotal in leading the Wolves to the top of the junior college ranks: Wilmington's Dillon Roark was the tournament's Most Valuable Player as well as taking honors on the all-tournament … (3 comments)

baseball: Coalers Advance to State - 05/27/08 10:11 PM
For the first time in school history, the Coal City Coalers are heading to the state baseball finals! The Coalers avenged a football playoff loss to Addison Driscoll with a crushing 8-4 victory on Monday afternoon at Benedictine University in Lisle.
The Coalers will be playing Stanford Olympia at 4:00 this … (2 comments)

baseball: TUCSON MINOR LEAGUE THEME NIGHTS - 05/26/08 09:16 PM
If you fancy snakes and baseball, you'll love the Sidewinders, Tucson's Minor League baseball team. Enjoy special Theme Nights every night of the week:
Meatball Mondays

All you can eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad & roll for $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12 (does not include admission.
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baseball: Northwoods League Baseball - 05/26/08 10:58 AM
My brother works for the Northwoods League. Its a summer collegiate baseball league played like a regular minor league baseball. I used to work in the league in 1999 and 2000. In 1999 I was the play by play broadcaster and public address announcer for the Brainerd Mighty Gulls and in … (0 comments)

baseball: All-Star Votes - 05/24/08 03:47 PM
Though I feel that voting for the MLB All-Star game begins a little too early, we're getting to the point where it actually starts to matter. I urge you, if you fill out an all-star ballot to strongly consider Chicago White Sox starting left fielder, Carlos Quentin as a write-in candidate.
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baseball: Mets Meltdown in Atlanta - 05/22/08 09:39 PM
Earlier tonight I wrote a post on my other blog entitled Braves Attempt to sweep Mets tonight. Well, it is no longer an attempt as they withstood the test of Johan Santana and the New York Mets as they spin off yet another home win to lead all the majors for … (8 comments)

baseball: Toronto Sport Teams and Investing in Toronto - 05/22/08 05:34 PM
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This is a Rest and Recreation Sports and Investing benefit for you. If you have an interest in Sport Teams, my links can provide … (0 comments)

baseball: Calling all Baseball Fans!!! Juco Baseball is Here!!! - 05/22/08 10:21 AM
Every year, since I was seven, come Memorial Weekend I knew where I was going to be, at the JUCO National World Series Baseball Tournament. This tournament goes all week long with the championship game on Saturday. I enjoy watching good baseball, in fact, when I was in high school, I … (0 comments)

baseball: This one should stick! - 05/20/08 01:30 AM
All right Mr Moderator, you win!! Recently I have had several of my posts pulled on Baseball talk 101 because they were lacking......to say the least in baseball content. So I have only baseball content for this post. (for the most part anyway)
Are you a little fed up with these touted … (17 comments)

baseball: Wilmington Events - 05/15/08 11:39 AM

From June 15-22, 2008  the DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival took over  Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington.  This is the largest FREE jazz festival on the East Coast, which is in its 20th year and draws large crowds of locals and visitors from the far corners of the world, as well as stellar … (0 comments)

baseball: Reno, Nevada Silver Sox Baseball Team - 05/14/08 03:47 PM
Getting Ready For Summer!
The Silver Sox Baseball team is getting ready to start their home baseball season. As part of The Golden Baseball League, the team play their home games at Peccole Park in Reno.
Peccole Park is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The following is a … (3 comments)

baseball: Houlton Maine Little League Games Have Started! Play Ball! - 05/14/08 02:45 PM
     You know winter is over when you can throw on some shorts after your day job, run to the Houlton Community Park and climb on a bleacher to watch an exciting little league game.  The parents are great and not matter how tired you might have been that day because … (2 comments)

baseball: Garland goes against Sox - 05/14/08 01:16 AM
Former White Sox starting pitcher, Jon Garland, will battle the only team he ever saw major league action on tomorrow night (5/15) as the White Sox are in Anaheim to battle the Angels. The game will begin at 9:00 Chicago time and be carried on AM 670 as always and Comcast … (2 comments)

baseball: Being in the right place at the right time, and knowing what to do - 05/12/08 04:20 PM
Sometimes you can be as prepared as you want, but being in the right place at the right time really helps.
In a post today by Hans Hansson, he recounts his many attempts at snagging a foul ball souvenir at baseball games and his successful effort a couple of weeks ago.
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baseball: Finally after 46 years - 05/12/08 03:46 PM
After 46 long years starting with my first game in 1962 (Giants vs the Colt 45's) I finally caught a foul ball 2 weeks ago. (Rockies vs Giants) April 28th off of Ray Durham.
I was like a kid again. I have had about eight attempts catching a foul ball … (3 comments)

baseball: Road Woes Continue - 05/11/08 10:09 AM
The Atlanta Braves enjoy the confines of Turner Field this year. This is something that they could not say last year. Currently leading the majors with a 14 - 4 home stand record, the Atlanta Braves could be enjoying success if they could just figure out how to win on the … (8 comments)

baseball: Braves Baseball - 05/08/08 05:23 PM
Can any team be hotter than the Atlanta Braves? With Chipper Jones and Manny Acosta providing the power in hitting and closing, the Braves are on a roll like you have never seen before. As for the pitching, the Braves have currently on the DL Mike Gonzalez, Mike Hampton, Anthony Lerew, … (8 comments)

baseball: Tom Seaver Appearance-Long Island, NY - 05/07/08 10:27 PM
In Store Appearance Saturday May 10th1:00 to 2:30pm Finest Sports Collectibles will have N.Y. Met Hall of Famer TOM SEAVER to their store for an In Store appearance. If your on the Island, bring the whole family and come down and get an autograph and picture with Tom Terrific.Autograph Ticket PricesBalls/Flats up to … (4 comments)

baseball: LOON MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE - Baseball's Been Very, Very Good to Me! - 05/07/08 01:19 PM

 
First and foremost, please forgive any type-o's in this post. I'm not as well-rounded with the inner-workings of cyber-space as I'd hoped, and find my spell-check function isn't working as it should. Now, with that out of the way, let's PLAY BALL!
 
 
Mom's a big fan of the Billy Crystal movie … (4 comments)

baseball: Name That Team Contest - 05/06/08 12:36 PM
Reno, Nevada Triple-A Baseball team naming contest!
Name That Team Contest!

Reno's new Triple-A baseball team  has unveiled a contest to name the new team!
The new ballpark is scheduled to open in April, 2009.  The park will provide seating for 10,000 people and will offer a picnic area and … (3 comments)

baseball: Spring In The St. Louis Area - 05/03/08 03:01 PM
Hi Everyone, Been busy here with business and personal issues going on. Flu, moving daughters (in/out), working business leads and trying to keep up with friends, families et al! Whew! Time has flown by! Here's the scoop on the St. Louis area (& surrounding counties) as I see it. Business is … (0 comments)

baseball: Unique baseball promotion - 05/03/08 02:56 PM

The Oakland A's had a cool promotion on Thursday  (May 1,2008) night.  The game was in Anaheim against the California, Los Angles, So Cal, Disneyland, Angels of Anaheim.  For every hit the A's got that night the ticket price for a select group of seats at Sundays game against the Rangers … (11 comments)

baseball: Jose Canseco Loses House to Foreclosure - 05/01/08 09:33 PM
Seems like the foreclosure "bug" is even hitting the wealthy.  Jose Canseco admitted today that he owes $2.5M on his California mansion and that, in his words, "it didn't make financial sense for me to keep paying a mortgage on a home that was basically owned by someone else." 
Now, I would like … (8 comments)

baseball: It Doesn't Pay To Do Steroids - 05/01/08 09:08 PM
The man made famous first for hitting home runs, partying and steroids is now the most famous victim of foreclosure.  When he played baseball he was known for a powerful physique and swing.  His excess was legendary.  Most recently, he is the man that brought the scandal of steroids to the … (3 comments)

baseball: Hey Yankee Fans..Anyone a little sad? - 05/01/08 07:20 PM
Tonight the news reported that the new Yankee Stadium is going up very quickly. The new stadium is slated to open for the 2009 baseball season. The news showed a great Derek Jeter banner that hangs over the site.
The new stadium will have all the amenities a baseball fan could … (2 comments)

baseball: Take me out to the ball game - 2nd Inning - 04/29/08 10:28 PM
I stopped by the construction site today and snapped a few action photos. They really are doing some work. I really think this will be a boon to the community, to tourism, to property values. I am a little bit concerned about traffic, but I suppose you have to give a … (0 comments)

baseball: Hey You Baseball Fans! - 04/29/08 10:04 PM
What is your favorite kind of baseball to watch? 
Do you like to watch the pros?   You may even be watching the Red/Cards game like I am right now.
Maybe it's college baseball that you enjoy the most?  Maybe you like a great team in the SEC like the Mississippi State Bulldogs!
Or … (6 comments)

baseball: CHEERS! SEARCY IS GETTING A ZAXBY'S! - 04/29/08 05:04 PM
I am soooo excited!  I love chicken any way you cook it!  Searcy, Arkansas is getting a Zaxby's, they have already started on the ground work!  Have you ever eaten Zaxby's chicken?  It is the best and very reasonable!
Last weekend was the first time I tasted Zaxby's chicken.  It is delicious … (10 comments)

baseball: Take Me Out to the Ball Game - 04/28/08 09:16 PM
Now that the rain has blown through, baseball weather is here. The new Gwinnett Baseball stadium will be just down the street from my office on Buford Drive. I pass the site daily and they are really moving some earth. I grew up near Richmond, VA, the current home of the … (1 comments)

baseball: How About Those Diamondbacks! - 04/28/08 08:18 PM
For those of you who thought the Arizona Diamondbacks were a "fluke" or "lucky" last year to win the NL West, take a look at the standings as of today. An 18-7 record leads the league and they aren't stopping there. If you want to see great pitching, timely hitting, power … (7 comments)

baseball: Client Events Planned for Summer - 04/27/08 09:00 AM
As I write this blog, many ideas are running through my mind.  Social gatherings are so beneficial, as well as, fun.  I have hosted afternoon teas, minor league baseball games, spring dances, a five mile walk to raise community awareness and donations for the March of Dimes and always participate in the Walk for … (7 comments)

baseball: Who has gone the longest without a World Series Ring? - 04/24/08 03:50 AM
So who has gone the longest without winning a World Series???
The list is right here.  It is organized from longest to shortest in how many seasons a team has played since their last World Series title, if they ever won a World Series, I have designed this list myself.  Every current … (4 comments)

baseball: John Smoltz makes history. - 04/23/08 07:44 PM
Last night I got to witness a piece of baseball history as John Smoltz racked up his 3000th strikeout. Now, to put this into perspective, there are only 15 other pitchers to ever accomplish this feat. I have to tell you whether you like the braves or not, you have to … (14 comments)

baseball: Is Money Ruining Major League Baseball? - 04/23/08 02:23 PM

 When I started thinking about this subject yesterday I was going to compare money in baseball to Steroids.  You hear lots of people talking about how bad steroids have been for the game.  You also hear people talking about the uneven playing field created by money.  So the question is:  Is … (23 comments)

baseball: Baseball highlights - version 4.21 - 04/21/08 06:05 PM
I really have not been able to do this series the way that I would like with my move in process to Tennessee. But after this week is over, I am sure that I will get my feet back under me and back to my regular blogging pace. With that … (10 comments)

 
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