The American League East is easily the best and most competitive division in the majors. Every team has improved for 2011 (yes, even the Yankees and their pitching staff), and I believe 4 of the teams will finish over .500. It is no longer a 3 team race as it once was. Even the Orioles…
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Here at Jobu’s Rum we encourage everyone to write in if they feel like they want to express themselves. Usually our own Dr. Draft will contribute a post or two throughout the season, and we love it when he graces us with his knowledge. We are truly blessed to have the following post from this…
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The inspiration for this post comes from one of my good buddies, whom we’ll call Marc to protect his anonymity. Also, that’s his real name. When He saw my Academy Awards post, he suggested I give the Mets the Best Supporting Actress Award. He felt this would be appropriate because, in his words, the Mets…
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Like many of you, I watched the 83rd annual Academy Awards show (AKA the Oscars for those of you who don’t know anything). Unlike many of you, however, I was intellectually inspired by said broadcast. Why should those in the film industry be the only ones to get an Oscar? Is it because that’s why…
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If this blog were Unsolved Mysteries, you’d be hearing Robert Stack’s smokey, smooth voice saying… “Update!” (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go ahead and die.) Anywho, I don’t mean to turn this into a Miguel Cabrera blog, but I had to update you fans on the status of the Tigers’ premier slugger…
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The lovely, young gentleman to the left is none other than Detroit Tigers first baseman, Miguel Cabrera. No, he’s not wearing his on-field uniform in this picture. He’s wearing the uniform worn by residents of the St. Lucie County jail. As many of you know, young Miguel was arrested last week for driving while intoxicated….
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What a difference two years makes. Here is a picture of Michael Vick with a dog. The difference? That this dog isn’t hanging upside down from a chain and being electrocuted to death with a cattle prod. Don’t worry, friends. I’m not going to go on a rant on how Michael Vick should get prodded…
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Ladies and Gentlemen (You know who is who) It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, there’s no fat man coming down the chimney to give you presents. First of all, there aren’t that many fat baseball players anymore. Secondly, Bobby Jenks and Prince Fielder probably wouldn’t come down a chimney unless there was…
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It’s Super Bowl Sunday. You’re at a solid party at your friend’s beautiful home. You have some wonderful food, a tasty imported beer, and a big HD TV to watch on. Pretty perfect environment to watch football in. You don’t quite know everybody there, but they are all friends of your good friend the host,…
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Does Joe Torre have the magic touch when it comes to resurrecting washed up pitchers? Let’s find out.
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