While many sports fans are preoccupied this weekend with the opening rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament and their own bracket pools, another big tournament is coming to a conclusion. The 2nd-ever World Baseball Classic has been taking place over the past two weeks, and the original 16 competing nations have been whittled down … Continue reading 2009 World Baseball Classic reaches finale
Classic baseball
March 16th, 2006 was a huge day in the annals of the storied game of baseball, our national pastime here in America. The occasion was the second round game of the first-ever World Baseball Classic between the heavily favored team from the United States and the team from Mexico. The Americans came into this inaugural … Continue reading Classic baseball
How to handle the ‘Steroid Era’ in baseball
I wanted to wait a bit before fully forming and stating my opinion after last week's announcement by Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees that he had previously used steroids to enhance his on-field performance. I've been asked about it by a number of people already who know of my life-long love affair with … Continue reading How to handle the ‘Steroid Era’ in baseball
Baseball’s hot stove begins to heat up
Alex Rodriguez was a big free agent signing with Texas at the 2000 baseball winter meetings For baseball fans, the winter can be particularly cold, dark, and long. From the end of the final game of the World Series in late October until Spring Training gets going in February, there are four months without … Continue reading Baseball’s hot stove begins to heat up
Phillies should bring back Pat the Bat
Burrell's booming bat has been in the heart of the Phillies batting order for a decade I just wanted to take a brief moment to interject my baseball and Phillies-loving opinion into the Pat Burrell issue. There are two things that I feel are most important here. First, the 30 home runs and 100 … Continue reading Phillies should bring back Pat the Bat
MATT VEASEY 