Jim Riggleman: Hero or Fool?

As we mourn the loss of the great Peter Falk (aaahhh… just one more thing), It seems there’s an interesting trend in the NL East. The division continued their apparent joint campaign with the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) to show America that old people can still do their jobs just as good as…

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Trader Jack Rides Again

It has been a tough June for the Florida Marlins. At the end of May, things were looking good in for them. They were 31-22, just behind the Phillies in the National League East and battling for the NL Wild Card. When the calendar turned to June, however, everything went to hell. They opened the…

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No Son of Mine: Dissapointing MLB Offspring

On June 6th, Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft. This event is the culmination of months of pouring over scouting reports, watching film and even traveling to random Podunk high schools and colleges to watch prospective draft choices throw and hit baseballs. Then Bud Selig’s decrepit, rotting corpse announces every team’s draft choice…

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What Is the Mendoza Line?

On Thursday, Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees went 2-4. It was said he had finally pushed his batting average over the “Mendoza Line.” That’s a term I’ve heard many times watching baseball over the last 20 years or so, but it occurred to me that some of you newer or younger fans might…

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Impact Bats: They’re Closer Than You Think

Hello Again, Readers Forgive me for the delay between this post and our last, but we are currently in the process of re-designing this blog and moving it to a different platform with the hopes of reaching a wider audience (more info coming soon). Anyway you probably have no idea who the man to my…

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Does Baseball Need New Rules?

Last night, in the 12th inning of a game against the Florida Marlins, the above gruesome incident occurred. Let me set the scene for those of you who haven’t seen it. Top of the 12th inning, Marlins with a the lead run on third base (Scott Cousins, OF), and Emilio Bonafacio at the plate. Bonafacio…

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Fred Wilpon, Everybody…

I don’t know either, Fred. The Mets, and owner Fred Wilpon (above), have once again made the news for something other than their sub-.500 record (zing!) This week, they were publicly lambasted in the press. I know you’re saying, what’s new? Well, this time, the critic was their very owner! Old Fred was asked about…

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The Royals: Total Dicks

If I had to write a caption for the above picture, without knowing anything about the game situation during which it was taken, I’d probably still go with… “Uhh… You guys are dicks.” That confused young man in the photo is Kansas City Royals relief pitcher, and New Jersey native, Vin Mazzaro. Vinny from Jersey…

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You Win, José Bautista

Ok, friends. I know when I’m bested. I know when i should keep up the good fight and I know when to tuck my tail between my legs and give up. José Bautista, you have beaten my spirit of disbelief. You are not a fluke. I believe in “Joey Bats.”

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