A decade of parity and history

In western historical terms, there was no year '0', so most people realize that an official decade truly runs from the year ending in '1' through the 10th year. This means that 2001 opened the true first year, and the recent 2010 season ended the final year of the first decade of the 21st century.For … Continue reading A decade of parity and history

Thankful For a Game?

It's Thanksgiving Day here in America, the fourth Thursday in November. It's a day where we give thanks to our God and spend time with the family and friends with whom he has blessed our lives. The day usually includes a traditional meal of turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pies, and other foods and treats. It also … Continue reading Thankful For a Game?

Hot corner Gold Glover

Scott Rolen is the greatest defensive 3rd baseman that I have ever seen in my lifetime. For any real fan of baseball, and especially for those who both know me and my passion for what I regularly call "The Greatest Game That God Ever Invented", you'll know that is no small statement for me to … Continue reading Hot corner Gold Glover

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies thrilled local sports fans with the city's first major sports championship in a quarter century. For that they were embraced and showered with love, and as Fred Shero once famously said of the 1970's-era champion Flyers, they will "walk together forever." Eventually there will be reunions, old-timer's games if you will, … Continue reading Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

In Cincy, ‘V’ is for ‘Votto’, and ‘Victory’

It has been 73 years since St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Famer Joe 'Ducky' Medwick hit .374 with 31 homers and 154 rbi to lead the National League in all three categories, in the process becoming the last man to win the 'Triple Crown' in the senior circuit.It has been 15 years since the Cincinnati … Continue reading In Cincy, ‘V’ is for ‘Votto’, and ‘Victory’