Archive for 'General Baseball'
This Date in Baseball History…
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by Corey.
On this date, April 8th, in 1974, Atlanta Braves Outfielder Hank Aaron belted his 715th career homer. This home run broke Babe Ruth’s record for most HR’s All-Time in Major League Baseball History. Aaron hit the historic homer in Fulton County Stadium, which now stands as a parking lot across the street from Turner Field, [...]
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Drug Testing Good, Product Testing Bad
Posted on 23. Mar, 2011 by Corey.
I respect what Major League Baseball has done the last few years to “clean up the game,” and try to eliminate all performance enhancing drugs. I understand that it can be a pain for a player to have to pee in a cup a few times a season at random times, and sit through numerous [...]
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Vote for new West Michigan Whitecaps Outrageous Food
Posted on 11. Mar, 2011 by Corey.
I have talked many times about the great food at Fifth Third Ballpark in Michigan, home to the West Michigan Whitecaps. I have written several stories about the 5/3 Burger and the Declaration of Indigestion. The team prides itself not only on outstanding food, but also the bizarre items. It is that time of year [...]
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Never Understand Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Process
Posted on 08. Mar, 2011 by Corey.
Although I will love the game of baseball until death do us part, there are still certain things that I don’t understand about it. Sure, not even the players or umpires know the entire rule book from cover to cover and can understand half of what it says, but I am talking about something off [...]
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Seinfeld in my everyday life…
Posted on 14. Jan, 2011 by Corey.
For some reason Seinfeld reruns air four times a day in Atlanta on TBS and Peachtree TV. For some reason I decide to record each one of them and watch. For some reason I laugh my head off at each show even though I have seen then them all multiple times. And for some reason [...]
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You Can Buy ANYTHING On The Internet
Posted on 03. Jan, 2011 by Corey.
The saying always goes, “You can buy anything on the internet, even the kitchen sink.” Being a regular user of the World Wide Web and an addicted shopper on ebay, I agree with that statement. Luckily, I haven’t become a compulsive shopper all over the internet, as that could get quite dangerous. Almost unfair how [...]
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Sad to see 2010 go, but Happy New Year!
Posted on 31. Dec, 2010 by Corey.
As a sports fan, I will be sad to see 2010 go. In most years I feel I end up disappointed by outcomes of my favorite teams, but this year is an exception to the rule. The Cincinnati Reds appeared in the playoffs for the first time since 1995 allowing October Baseball to extend to [...]
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The Fighter: Homer Bailey or Christian Bale?
Posted on 21. Dec, 2010 by Corey.
I went to the movies the other night (surprise, surprise) to see the new movie The Fighter. I knew it was up for quite a few awards so that made it a must for me to see right away. I also enjoy Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams who are the three main stars [...]
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Gold Glove Awards Mean Nothing
Posted on 21. Nov, 2010 by Corey.
When gathering with buddies the other night, we were discussing the announcement of the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award to be announced tomorrow and the possibility of Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds winning the award. Being a homegrown product, and dealing with him while I working for the Dayton Dragons, I think [...]
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Am I at a Nationals game or Walgreens drive thru?
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Corey.
For as long as I can remember, I have also been a “uniform” guy. Not that I like to wear one, but I enjoy and understand the role they play in athletics. They are a big marketing tool for a franchise to stand out above the rest, and can also be a very large money [...]
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