For a decade straight, from 2004-13, this website named an American of the Year. With my writing emphasis switching to baseball over the last two years or so, that tradition was tabled. Baseball is still my primary writing subject. But here at my home website, I'll be getting back to covering political, social, spiritual … Continue reading 2016 American of the Year: Kellyanne Conway
My 2017 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
The Internet Baseball Writer’s Association of America (IBWAA) conducts voting in December of each year for its Baseball Hall of Fame.This process is conducted in much the same manner as the formal BBWAA voting, which results in players being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown.The IBWAA was born on the Fourth of July in 2009. … Continue reading My 2017 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Just one sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer each of next three years
There is a great deal of discussion taking place right now in regards to voting on Baseball Hall of Fame ballots.A number of truly worthy candidates are on this year’s ballot, players who should absolutely find themselves enshrined one day. These include the greatest player who I ever saw in person, Barry Bonds. He still may fall … Continue reading Just one sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer each of next three years
Rotation rebound is key to Dbacks bounce-back
After winning the National League West Division crown in the 2011 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell to a .500 finish in each of the next two seasons.Arizona further collapsed to a 64-98 finish in 2014. However, the club bounced back in 2015, picking up 15 wins to finish within four games of the .500 mark at … Continue reading Rotation rebound is key to Dbacks bounce-back
Philography: Bob Boone
Philography: Bob Boone - Only two catchers are on the Phillies Wall of Fame to date. Boone, selected to the Wall in 2005, was the seventh player from the 1980 World Series champions to be so honored.
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