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AMERICA LOVES FAMILY BASEBALL - ONE BLUE’S EASY, (maybe not in the book) CALLS
Not homeless update My Charlotte nephew, Ian, offering a spare bedroom – in the house he’s had for all of twelve days – changed my potential homeless gig over the last week.
Glenn ShorkeyPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedRandy Johnson's Perfect Game
I was recently asked what I thought was one of the great feats in baseball. Now that is hard to judge because there were so many. But as an old pitcher, I guess I am partial to pitching performances that are above and beyond the normal every day on the mound and sometimes bring back memories of my own glory days on the mound.
roy SlezakPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedA Friend Comes Home
The Federal Express delivery arrived from New Jersey. My heart was beating fast and, as I opened the box and saw my old friend, I’m not embarrassed to say that my eyes welled up with tears. It’s been almost 50 years since I last saw my friend and I really never thought about seeing it again, except maybe in a photo.
roy SlezakPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedStealing Signs
Stealing Signs was once an Art In the last couple of years, there has been a lot of controversy over sign stealing by the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. You can bet your life that all the other teams in MLB have also stolen signs using technology and may still be doing it.
roy SlezakPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedEncounter With Yogi
When I learned that the Baseball Hall of Fame Tour was coming to Albuquerque I knew I had to check it out. As part of my Bucket List Tour, I visited the Hall in Cooperstown with my oldest brother in 2011. This time I visited the Tour with my oldest son. The tour itself was an impressive display of artifacts combined with virtual reality technology that put you right at the ballpark.
roy SlezakPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedBaseball Rule Changes
Every year we hear of changes to the rules of baseball that are being pondered by the forces that be. The year 2021 is no different than every other year, lately. In my opinion, the game is fine the way it is and those that think the game needs to be sped up cannot really claim to be baseball fans at all. After all, the more baseball I can get the happier I am.
roy SlezakPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedAre the Seattle Mariners Cursed?
As an avid sports fan, there are a select number of teams who I can't help but be fascinated by, for different reasons. Regarding the Seattle Mariners, it amazes me how unlucky that team is, as well as what little success they've had. The Mariners were actually Seattle's second attempt at a Major League Baseball franchise, following the Seattle Pilots, who debuted in 1969 and ended up moving to Milwaukee and becoming the Brewers in 1970. It was seven years later that MLB returned to the Pacific Northwest in the form of the Seattle Mariners, who were one of two teams added to the American League in 1977--joining the American League West while the Toronto Blue Jays joined the American League East.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedSummertime's Game
Peanuts, freshly roasted; Five fifty a piece. The crowd screams in delight for a grand slam. The home team shows a sudden point increase.
Sharon SmithPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced25 Years of Interleague Play
When I was a kid watching baseball, I once asked my dad, "Why is it that the Dodgers and Angels don't face each other?," and I was told that it was because they're in different leagues. That was the norm back then. American League teams faced American League teams. National League teams faced National League teams. The only AL vs NL action was preseason, the All-Star Game, and the World Series.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedSomers Pub/Muscoot Softball Moments that Define the Years
Larry Bauman, Muscoot, Somerfields, and Somers Pub - we’ve been at this for twenty plus years. A lot of exciting moments, a few championships and a number of t-shirts mark our existence. But more importantly, there’s an excess of emblematic moments that define us and here’s a list of the best.
Rich MonettiPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedA Look at the Atlanta Braves' Division Title Streak
One of the most memorable streaks in sports history (especially in my lifetime) was the Atlanta Braves' 14 straight division championships, finishing first from 1991 until 2005. Since then, the Braves' postseasons have been scarce, but once upon a time, they were one of the constants throughout the 1990s. Here's an at-a-glance look at the Braves' streak.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedDr. Michael Estes | Seven awesome tips that will help you get better at baseball
Once again, a warm welcome to all, all my favorite people! I am Dr.Michael Estes, an all-time father, a seasoned physician, owner of Intessa Okemos, a loving husband, a boat restoration enthusiast, a dog lover, and as well a baseball specialist. I love baseball with all my soul and a burning passion for pitching and hitting balls up in the sky. My friends and I have spent most of our academic years religiously admiring baseball as a sport, fangirling about our favorite pitchers, and worshipping NYC! (NYC has a special place in my heart!) The people in my friend circle and I used to mostly spend our free time on either the stairs or the field. When we were pursuing my bachelor's from the very prestigious California State University, Long Beach, in 1999, the readers who know who have read my previous blog probably know about coach Michael Shawn. He used to really push us to our limits and encourage us with his pitching stories. My roommates and I were regular attendees of his everyday practice sessions and soon got into playing baseball for our team.
Dr. Michael EstesPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced