baseball: Part 2, Living next to a baseball park - 04/20/08 05:17 PM
Several years after the blue house and the babe ruth field, I found myself living on the third floor of a high-rise in SW Portland. When I toured the unit, I was awed by the views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt Adams. As a matter of fact, I … (2 comments)
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baseball: All Work And No Play Makes Me A Grumpy Guy - 04/19/08 10:51 PM
I'll be the first one to admit that I am not a work-a-holic. Oh, don't get me wrong - if you poll the people in my office, or if you ask my family, they'll tell you that I'm the guy who is up on the computer at midnight sending emails, or … (4 comments)
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baseball: Baseball...Enough Said!!! - 04/19/08 03:05 PM
April 19, 2008...opening day ceremonies at Douglassville Youth Baseball Association...each child is honored, each coach, each sponsor, each volunteer, each family...beginning with a locally sung version of the National Anthem, and closing with a locally sung version of America The Beautiful!
Seeing the various teams positioned through the out field...the various splendid … (4 comments)
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baseball: Living next door to a baseball field - 04/17/08 10:26 PM
Throughout my life or should I say my home owning life, I have had the privilege of living next to a baseball field. My first experience was in a blue house directly across the street from the Babe Ruth field that was in the middle of town. Man, that first house … (4 comments)
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baseball: Baby Boomer Bemusement - 04/15/08 06:26 AM
We are waiting here in the southeast's Lowcountry, somewhat patiently, for the great migration of baby boomers that is supposed to happen, well, now. As a baby boomer myself, in a slow market, I often reflect on the 50's. In fact, only last week a friend got me thinking when he … (0 comments)
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baseball: It finally looks like Spring has sprung! - 04/14/08 09:34 PM
It finally looks like spring has sprung. There are kids on the streets playing in the yard, There are bright sunny days (almost in the 60's now), tulips and flowers are a blooming! Baseball fever has started with the Major Leage Baseball season underway. You got to love this time of … (6 comments)
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baseball: Taking The Field Again - 04/12/08 09:31 PM
Baseball is back in season, which means that it is time for me to tie on the cleats, head to the park, and take a few swings with the bat. For the third season, I am playing in the Great American Pastime Baseball League (www.GAPBL.com). I can't think of any better … (2 comments)
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baseball: Yankees v. Red Sox Game 1 - 04/11/08 01:42 PM
Being a Sox fan, I have to admit I'm a little nervous about tonight's game. Clay Buckholz starting the series? It'll either be an awesome, dominating win- or his nerves will get the better of him, and he'll be out of there in two innings. Well, it should be an exciting weekend … (5 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 4.08 - 04/08/08 08:45 PM
Sorry that this is late. And on top of that, it is going to be short and sweet as I am in the middle of selling my house, packing, having an estate sale, and working. What else can I take on. On yeah, blogging on ActiveRain. LOL. With that said, … (12 comments)
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baseball: Opening Day - 04/08/08 07:10 AM
So today is April 8, 2008. No big deal, right?
Well if you are from Massachusetts, or New England or actually anwhere in the world it is special.
Today is Opening Day at Fenway Park.
This is when hope is eternal.
When fans can dream about future and have high expectations for their favorite team.
Mine just … (2 comments)
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baseball: Root, Root, Root for a HomeRun in your Hometown! - 04/07/08 01:22 AM
It’s baseball time! I love baseball, especially sitting in the stands. Just being there with people all around you. Families, college kids, the mature crowds, all walks of life, laughing and happy to be there! Of course the hot dogs and cold sodas must be had at a ballgame. I went … (0 comments)
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baseball: It must be Spring: It's Baseball Season! - 04/04/08 12:49 PM
One of the questions I frequently get from people out of state is: "What sports teams do people follow?"
Many people would naturally assume that we (and by "we" I mean those from South Jersey) follow New Jersey teams. Two problems with that assumption. First, NJ only has a basketball and hockey … (6 comments)
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baseball: Spring is here!! Play Ball!! - 04/04/08 12:27 PM
I'm sure as most of you would agree, I'm SO ready for Spring!! Long days, sunshine, blue skies, green grass, flowers blooming, and a sure sign of spring................... Rockies Home Opener! The Rocks play against the Arizona Diamondbacks today at Coors Field. Game time is 2:05! Let's see if the Rocks can pull it … (2 comments)
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baseball: Video of the Day - If it is Spring it Must Be Star Wars? - 04/04/08 01:52 AM
OK, if you have been following my videos you know I got a big spring thing going on. Well here is another one.
As we start into Spring we also start the baseball season. Go Yankees! So what does Star Wars have to do with this?
Just watch and see
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baseball: Crack of the Bat, The Smell of the Grass, It's That Time of Year Again! - 04/03/08 10:25 AM
Living in Tacoma is great! This time of year our weather starts to turn towards being warmer (ok not that warm) It's light out later.....(ok not that late) and it is time for Baseball!
The Tacoma Rainiers Season Opener is TONIGHT at Cheney Stadium! I know it will be cold there … (2 comments)
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baseball: TOLEDO MUD HENS - Baseball Opening Day and Special Treats - 04/02/08 04:09 PM
The Toledo Mud Hens are getting ready for opening day! Our beloved "Hens" will pack the ball park at Fifth Third Field. It never fails on opening day - there won't be standing room left!
You see, we here in Toledo, Ohio, are mighty proud of our Mud Hens. We truly … (9 comments)
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baseball: The Boys of Summer Coming To A Ballpark Near You - 03/31/08 07:07 PM
If you don't believe in the cycles of Real Estate anymore, at least believe in the cycles of life and the cycles of sports. Next up on deck, the little hardball game of
BASEBALL
Yes, it is back again. It starts early and goes 162 games long till the end of September and … (9 comments)
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baseball: Opening Day - 03/31/08 10:44 AM
I was not a good baseball player as a kid. I slowly came into my own in high school. I played a solid second base. I was no hoover out there, but I was a good back stop. I was never afraid to sacrifice my body.
As a baserunner, I could steal second … (3 comments)
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baseball: Mariners Opening Day - Baseball - 03/31/08 04:17 AM
Mariners Baseball Opening Day
Yeah the M's won their Season Opener in Seattle today! My plans to go to game were interrupted so I didn't get any photos for you - but my nephew got our tickets (poor kid) to the SOLD OUT game and I'm sure he didn't have a problem finding a few college buddies to … (10 comments)
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baseball: Rockies Fever - Catch it! - 03/30/08 07:52 PM
The season opener for Colorado's Major League Baseball franchise is tomorrow! It seems like only yesterday the whole Rocky Mountain Region was going CRAZY over the Rockies spectacular season ending performance.
Last fall, the Colorado Rockies won 20 of 21 games to give them the National League Championship and a trip to their first World … (0 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 3.30 - 03/30/08 12:16 PM
With the Japan series behind us and three spring training games left over for today, Major League Baseball is set for the "Real" Opening Day. And how fitting is it that opening day is held in the nations capital as the Washington Nationsls take on the Atlanta Braves. For many years … (16 comments)
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baseball: St. Charles County Missouri Loves Cardinal Baseball............. - 03/29/08 05:54 PM
Hey St. Louis Cardinal fans..........
Can you believe it? Opening day is just around the corner on Monday March 31st. It seems like the season just ended and here we are looking at opening day.
So what's happening this week in St. Louis Cardinal Baseball?
Home games on:
Monday 3/31 vs Colorado start time … (0 comments)
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baseball: Baseball - Opening Day - 03/28/08 11:25 AM
This years opening day actually took place overseas in Japan and pitted the Oakland Athletics against the Boston Red Sox in a 2 game series that saw each team come away with a victory. With that being said, the Opening Day game here in the United States will pit the Atlanta … (11 comments)
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baseball: Little League Baseball and Credit - 03/26/08 03:51 PM
I was watching the news this morning. A story came on regarding a Little League treasurer stealing $62,000 over the course of 3 years. He was being sentenced today. I didn't think too much more about it until a few minutes ago.
I Googled to find the story. Instead I found two … (15 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 3.23 - 03/23/08 11:59 AM
This week, I would like to discuss something that really made me think about baseball and how some players view the game. Now, mind you, I am not a huge Red Sox fan, but after having lived in the Ft Myers Florida area for a few years, they kinda grow on … (7 comments)
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baseball: Baseballs on Steroids (today's funny) - 03/19/08 01:50 PM
It never fails that there is one player in every group that thinks that he has to have the upper hand. Problem is, at what cost did that upper hand come at.
Today I received a YouTube video from my good friend Linda Futral from ActiveRain. After I saw the video, … (16 comments)
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baseball: Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate is Proud to Sponsor the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs! - 03/18/08 09:56 PM
Beginning this year our brokerage, Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate, will be proud sponsors of the new Philadelphia Phillies Triple A affiliate minor league baseball team, The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs!
I know exactly what you are thinking....WHAT in the heck is an IRON PIG??
From the Official Iron Pigs Website FAQ:
How was … (4 comments)
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baseball: The New York Yankees at Virginia Tech: The Hokie Nation Thanks You - 03/18/08 06:11 PM
The New York Yankees showed a lot of class, sensitivity and humility as they visited the Virginia Tech campus this week. The team made a $1,000,000 donation to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund last year.
April 16, 2007 Virgina Tech Memorial
Today, The Yankees played an exhibition game against the Virginia Tech baseball team at … (14 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Season is Almost Here: Lynchburg Hillcats Open House This Saturday, March 22, 2008! - 03/18/08 04:53 PM
Just a few more days til the start of Baseball season! Come on out to the Lynchburg City Stadium this Saturday, March 22 for the Lynchburg Hillcats Open House. Activities start at 11am and the first five hundred fans through the gate will receive a free hot dog, soda and a bag of … (8 comments)
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baseball: Lexington's Big Red Classic Off to a Great Start! - 03/18/08 09:07 AM
This year's Lexington High School BIG RED CLASSIC Baseball Tournament got off to a great start last night. Other area teams competing in this annual event include McKenzie, Clarksburg, Trinity Christian Academy, Riverside, Perry County and local favorite Lexington High School.
Last night's first game was a long nail biter with McKenzie … (0 comments)
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baseball: Buffalo Bisons Opening Day - April 11, 2008 - 03/17/08 10:33 AM
Spring means Baseball in WNY!
Sports fans in Western New York look forward to the changes in the seasons, it means another sport to cheer! With Spring it means that it is time for all good Western New York Sports fans to turn their attention to Baseball!
Buffalo Bisons Opening … (0 comments)
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baseball: Baseball-DH? - 03/16/08 09:05 AM
I don't see the DH going away even though I hate it, I think it should be in both N.L and A.L or eliminted entirely. But like I said I don't think that will happen. My suggestion is since we have inter-league play, I think it would be a big shot … (3 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 3.16 - 03/16/08 06:41 AM
As of the time that I am writing this report, there are 9 days, 22 hours, and 56 minutes left before opening day. WOOHOO. All the teams are gearing up to make some final decisions as to who is going to play what position and how much. A lot of … (9 comments)
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baseball: Picture Day Diamond Bar Little League - 03/11/08 03:35 PM
Sunday March 16th is Picture Day at Diamond Bar Little League Field. Check with your coach for your designated time of your team photo. Come dressed in full uniform. … (2 comments)
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baseball: Local Baseball and what it means to our community - Baseball Talk 101 Contest - 03/11/08 03:15 PM
Atlanta and the greater metro area is blessed to have the Atlanta Braves. The Braves organization brings a lot to the community and to Metro Atlanta as a whole. Besides the ability to see a major league games, meet stars, get autographs, and spend a day at the park, you have … (6 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Highlights - version 3.9 - 03/09/08 12:59 PM
Baseball fever is in the air. Regardless of where you go, you can hear the buzz in the streets. Everyone istalking about the exciting season that is fastly approaching. Believe it or not, opening day is just a short time away. It is hard to believe that the sound of … (16 comments)
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baseball: Stone back in Chicago booth - 03/07/08 12:13 AM
Steve Stone is going to be back in the booth as a color analyst for Chicago baseball- where he belongs. After a successful pitching career (including a Cy Young) Stone held the television analyst position from 1983-2004 (missing some time for health concerns) where is best known for being the long-time … (3 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 3.2 - 03/02/08 06:23 PM
Spring is in the air and the sound of wood hitting leather rings around in baseball camps all around the country. Florida and Arizona are both alive with the sound of "Play Ball" ringing in the air. Both of the pictures have Youtube videos so take the time to enjoy … (5 comments)
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baseball: Naming Wrigley Field - 02/28/08 11:34 PM
Yesterday, the Chicago Sun-Times ran a story about new Tribune majority-owner Sam Zell and his plan to sell naming rights to historic Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs. The newspaper's website is running a poll asking "Would you still attend Cubs games if Sam Zell changes the park's name?"
What do you think? … (26 comments)
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baseball: The most wonderful time of the year! - 02/28/08 05:52 PM
So here it is, the best time of the year in southwest Florida. Spring training is here!!! Thr area is full of snowbirds, the roads are dangerous! Hammond Stadium has the new look Minnesota Twins in full stride (minus the mega talented Johann Santana, and fan favorite Torii Hunter). But don't … (2 comments)
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baseball: WALLKILL BASEBALL - 02/28/08 11:21 AM
This Saturday, March 1st, will be the last day for baseball try-outs. If your son or daughter is interested, please go to www.wallkillarealittleleague.org and see what time your child should go. It is done on an alphabetical and birthdate basis. After Saturday the coaches will decide what team the kids will … (0 comments)
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baseball: The boys of summer are back... - 02/28/08 09:58 AM
Being a huge baseball fan I always get excited this time of year. Living in Arizona makes it that much better, since the majority of the big league clubs now come to Arizona for Spring Training.
Every year we get fans from all across the country making their pilgrimage to the Phoenix … (5 comments)
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baseball: My son's first baseball game - 02/27/08 08:59 PM
I just posted the schedule for Auburn University Baseball's 2008 season. It brought up a memory that I'd like to share. He's 6 now, but when my son, Landon was slightly over a year old, I took him to his first baseball game. Now, I'm not an idiot. I know that … (0 comments)
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baseball: Sports and Real Estate - 02/27/08 02:18 PM
Tampa real estate and baseball: two things that have very little to do with each other. If you think about it however, they actually have a lot more in common than what it might seem. Any avid sports fan appreciates being able to live close to where his or … (0 comments)
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baseball: Proud Lexington Little League Volunteer - 02/26/08 09:58 PM
It's just about BASEBALL time in TENNESSEE! Saturday, March 1 Lexington Little League has registration at Guy B. Amis Park from 10AM -12PM! I proudly serve as the Public Relations Director for the league although my own son is now in high school. With most organized sports leagues especially in a small town, there … (0 comments)
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baseball: Spring Training is Back for the Marlins and Cardinals in Jupiter Florida - 02/25/08 06:11 AM
Jupiter, Florida has an area called Abacoa which houses the Spring training facilities for the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals. Yesterday (Sunday) was another picture perfect day in South Florida for this time of the year. I was able to take my son (6) along with my Father and Uncle to … (12 comments)
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baseball: North Ogden utah youth baseball and softball sign ups - 02/24/08 10:55 PM
Baseball and softball sign up-ups are:
Mon-Friday March 3rd-21st 2008 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Kindergarten-Coed T-Ball1st grades-3rd grade$22.00 with last years jersey or $34.00 with jersey included.4th - 9th grade-Player pitch$42.00 jersey included.
Register by March 21st 2008 to ensure placement on team and to avoid a $10.00 late fee. Register at North … (0 comments)
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baseball: Baseball highlights - version 2.24 - 02/24/08 10:30 AM
With all the controversy surrounding baseball about the use of steroids and human growth hormones, this is one fan that is glad to see spring training to get under full swing. With the likely hood of Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds not stepping foot on a major league field to … (19 comments)
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baseball: "Pick your Player" Debate - 02/23/08 08:33 AM
It is Saturday morning and I am in a mood to strike up a debate here on ActiveRain. Baseball is in the air and I want to know one thing. So, I reaching out to the "experts" out there and asking your opinion this morning. The debate will take place in … (20 comments)
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baseball: Baseball the way it should be. - 02/21/08 11:24 AM
Play Ball !
Every year at this time when the big boys are back at in Arizona and Florida I think about my baseball "career". I played little league baseball here in Turlock Ca. I definitely was not a super star (couldn't hit) but I loved to play the game. I had … (3 comments)
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baseball: Vintage Base Ball Anyone? - 02/19/08 04:04 PM
The vintage base ball club I play for, The Elizabeth Athletic Club, is getting ready to start it's Spring Season. Based out of Elizabeth, NJ, we get the opportunity to play other Vintage Clubs up and down the East Coast from Elkton MD up to Providence, RI. Our players range in age from … (10 comments)
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baseball: Mark Your Calender For Basesball's Opening Day in Palm Beach Gardens - 02/19/08 08:48 AM
Palm Beach Gardens Baseball's opening Day is coming up fast. February 23,(this Saturday) mark your calenders for that day.
With all the craziness about major league Baseball is there anything more pure then watching a little league Baseball game? What is more wholesome than that? If you are near Northern Palm Beach County (Palm Beach … (2 comments)
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baseball: How's Spring training going for your favorite team? - 02/18/08 10:36 PM
Not quite a week in and there is a lot of positive feelings flowing throught the Oakland A's spring training camp. Most everyone who will check in have checked in, pitchers are working off the mound, and Bob Geren is hopefully learning all the names of his newbies. Some of the … (6 comments)
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baseball: Calling All Bull Durham/Durham Bulls Fans! - 02/18/08 02:27 PM
The Historic Durham Athletic Park is undergoing renovation, and the City of Durham, NC wants your help to ensure that the rehabilitation is accurate in detail. You can help bring back this piece of Americana - the DAP, as it is affectionately known, served as home field for the Durham … (1 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Highlights Review - First edition - 02/17/08 01:53 PM
As promised when I created Baseball Talk 101, this is the first post of Baseball Highlights Review. It is similar to This Week In Baseball, but of course we all know that name has been taken. With that said, let's dive in.
Pitchers and catchers have reported to camp and it looks … (35 comments)
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baseball: Whats in a name? - 02/12/08 03:11 PM
I just commented on a post and wrote a few names of old players on a particular team in the National League east known as the Atlanta Braves. As I typed the names, the thought of all the great names throughout the entire league over all the years I've followed the … (4 comments)
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baseball: Hit one for me son - 02/11/08 11:31 AM
Well, the forms came this week, and I had to tell my 6 year old son that he may not be able to be on the Red Sox again. Last year was his first year playing little league t-ball and he was on the Red Sox. I think it made him … (11 comments)
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baseball: "Celebration of Catamount Baseball" - A huge success - 02/10/08 06:49 PM
First year Western Carolina University Baseball Coach, Bobby Moranda's "Celebration of Catamount Baseball" was a huge success Saturday night at the Crest Center in Asheville, NC. This was an opportunity for former coaches, players, fans and supporters of WCU baseball to gather, reunite and prepare for the coming season. This was also a … (1 comments)
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baseball: Open Invitation - If you love Baseball, you need to check this out. - 02/10/08 04:21 PM
Last month, I decided to create a new group in ActiveRain along with my team partner, Rich Dansereau. The group is called Baseball Talk 101 and was created as a place to discuss baseball and things relating to baseball, such as movies and jokes. When I initially created the group, it … (8 comments)
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baseball: Ahhh... Spring is in the Air - 02/10/08 10:08 AM
I awoke this morning, a chilly morning at that, and opened my morning paper and went right to the sports page. Yes, I admit, I go to the sports page first - especially on Sunday. What a welcome surprise - the headline read
"SPRING FEVER"
The Yankees and Mets pitchers and catchers report … (12 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Clinic to Come to Beach - 02/09/08 07:46 PM
Virginia Beach is poised to have a training facility and clinic backed by some major league ballplayers (B. J. Upton, Justin Upton, Tim Hummel and Michael Cuddyer) soon. City Council is set to sell 10 acres off Landstown Rd to 7 Cities Development Company. The company wants to open a clinic … (0 comments)
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baseball: CUBS Baseball 2008 - 02/09/08 02:24 PM
Chicago Cubs Spring Training
That's right baseball fans it just about that time again. On February 28, the Cub will play their first game of the 2008 campaign. I am one who is looking forward to this season. I think I will make some home games in mid August.
This could be … (12 comments)
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baseball: Take me out to the Ball Game - Baseball Jokes & Humor - 02/09/08 10:51 AM
So, I have fallen off a bit on making people laugh and I got called on it today. Well, not just today. I have been called on it a few times. I have just been so busy that I have not had time to do anything about it. And, since Football … (27 comments)
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baseball: Baseball and Real Estate Rookies - 02/07/08 09:38 AM
Baseball. Quite an interesting game. When you really think about it, it is quite a bit like real estate. Let me give you a play by play commentary.
You have made it to the major league starting out as a rookie. No one knows you or your abilities. You know you can make … (10 comments)
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baseball: Steroids and Sports - 02/07/08 08:07 AM
It is my personal opinion that steroids or some other sort of enhancer is being used by professional athletes. Personal opinion aside I will give you all some inside facts. I played minor league ball for Cincinnati and there were plenty of headline stories then as I am sure there are now.
First … (12 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Talk 101 Contest Entry...Baseball and Real Estate...Two Very Similar Games - 02/05/08 10:12 PM
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baseball: Leesburg, Fl. Leesburg High School Varsity Baseball Schedule - 02/05/08 09:11 PM
Leesburg High School Varsity Baseball Schedule
It's that time of year again! Here is the schedule for your 2008 Leesburg Highschool baseball team.
Go out and support the Jackets!
Day Date Opponent Site Time
Thurs. 2/7 South Sumter EHS 7:00 PM
Fri. 2/8 Eustis EHS 7:30 PM
Thurs. 2/14 Wildwood WHS 7:00 PM
Fri. 2/15 Eustis EHS 7:00 PM
Tues. 2/19 Forest PTS 7:00 PM
Thurs. 2/21 South Lake PTS 7:00 PM
Sat. 2/23 Vanguard LWHS 1:00 PM
Tues. … (0 comments)
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baseball: Spring Training Starts In A Week!!! - 02/05/08 08:34 PM
...."Take me out to the baaalll game!"
Its that time of year folks - the smack of leather as the ball hits the glove, the crack of a real wooden bat, the smell of springtime in Arizona! 8 days until pitchers and catchers report to camp. Spring Training is almost here. Time … (6 comments)
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baseball: Where to get your fix...baseball fix that is! - 02/05/08 07:54 AM
Football ended Sunday with the culmination of the Giants winning the Superbowl.
So what, you say? Well, I'll tell you what! While I am not a huge sports fan there are those that are and need to get their daily fix. Here at AR I have seen many a post about this … (9 comments)
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baseball: Beautiful Miller Baseball Park, Beer, and Americas favorite pastime being played in Milwaukee, WI. - 02/05/08 05:06 AM
it is that time again. It is Brewer baseball time. Spring training is in progress, and when the Milwaukee Brewers take town Americas favorite pastime will be playing baseball in a new, high tech Miller Stadium. The pretzels are being loaded, the cotton candy, the nachos, hamburgers, soda, popcorn, and lots … (12 comments)
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baseball: BreakTime: Four Stikeouts In A Half-Inning? - 01/24/08 04:43 PM
I was raised up on the basic, absolute rule that here are three outs required to retire a side in baseball, which in my mind means at most three strikeouts are possible per half-inning. However baseball, as in life, has exceptions to the rules. For example, less thas three outs in a half-inning is possible if it's the bottom of … (1 comments)
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baseball: Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center - 01/23/08 08:39 PM
There's a weekend free waiting for the Superbowl and Spring Training is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to visit the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center! Located on the campus of Montclair State University (MSU) in Little Falls, New Jersey, the Museum is an easy drive from New … (8 comments)
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baseball: Childhood Baseball Memories - And The Winners Are... - 01/22/08 12:18 PM
On January 8th it was my distinct pleasure to announce the first contest for Baseball Talk 101! This contest was inspired by and her blog Take Me Out To The Ballgame!
With Spring Training just around the corner, the time seemed right to reflect on the great American pastime and how it … (14 comments)
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baseball: Spring Baseball & T-Ball is Back in Palm Beach Gardens - 01/22/08 08:39 AM
Spring Baseball & T-Ball is Back in Palm Beach Gardens
This past fall was my son's first season in Fall T-Ball in the Palm Beach GardensLeague. I also volunteered as a his coach. In the end I really don't know who had more fun my son or myself. Watching these young boys … (11 comments)
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baseball: Local Spotlight on: Leesburg's Venetian Gardens - 01/22/08 08:20 AM
Since my wife gave birth to our baby girl December 29th, we have been couped up in the house doing the normal parenting stuff...changing diapers, feeding, not sleeping and definitely not excercising.
Yesterday, we decided to go for a walk with the baby. We wanted somewhere nice, not just the neigborhood … (0 comments)
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baseball: NY Yankee's Don Larsen & Chris Chambliss To Make Personal Appearance On Long Island, NY - 01/19/08 10:45 PM
Don Larsen
Chris Chambliss
Come and meet two NY greats in person and get their autograph and picture taken with them.
Don Larsen New York Yankee great, the ONLY man in baseball history to throw a perfect game in a World Series and 1956 World Series MVP will be making an in-store appearance … (0 comments)
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baseball: Steroids and Stated Income Loans - 01/19/08 02:00 PM
I just was thinking about how 2 of my favorite subjects, mortgages and baseball, have two very similar scandals in the sense that there were guidelines that were not enforced while there was a reward for not following the rules. I read the book Freakonomics about a year ago, so here … (5 comments)
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baseball: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin-Love it and never leave it! - 01/17/08 10:41 PM
..Just have a seat and watch the sun go down on the town and the Rock River; listen to the church bells ring the hour...
...after having a late lunch at Scottie's Eat-Mor, the best 16-stool diner and thickest cheesburgers in the state, not to mention better hash browns, pancakes the size of … (0 comments)
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baseball: SAVE THE BRAVES!! - 01/17/08 12:44 PM
Please help keep the Richmond Braves in Richmond!!
Go to www.savethebraves.com and sign the petition.
We still want to be able to go out and enjoy a day at the ball park!
… (1 comments)
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baseball: New city park coming to southwest Dothan - 01/17/08 12:19 PM
Judy Spears posted this on our blog yesterday.
After a lot of discussion and community input over the past several weeks, the Dothan City Commission voted yesterday to purchase about 87 acres near Campbellton Highway and Taylor Road for a new city recreation facility. The need for a new facility for this … (0 comments)
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baseball: Mark Kotsay to patrol Center Field for the 2008 Atlanta Braves - 01/15/08 08:09 PM
The Braves new GM finally can breathe a sigh of relief. Mark Kotsay is officially an Atlanta Brave now that he has cleared medical exams. The Commissioners office provide the stamp of approval yesterday to seal this deal as Atlanta sent Joey Devine and minor Leaguer Jaime Richmond to the Oakland … (23 comments)
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baseball: Jack Buck - My Tribute Series - 01/11/08 11:37 AM
Jack Buck, long time broadcaster of the St Louis Cardinals died on June 18, 2002. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at home when I first heard the news and I could not believe it. I sat in the seat in amazement as I heard the news.
Now, … (6 comments)
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baseball: 2008 Hughesville Baseball Registration - 01/10/08 04:27 PM
PLAY BALL!!!
Registration for the spring 2008 baseball season will be held at the Hughesville Firehouse and Mechanicsville Firehouse according to the schedule below. The registration form can be completed and printed online. Go to Hughesville Baseball Association website for registration forms and specific registration information. There will be two registration … (2 comments)
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baseball: Harry Caray - My Tribute Series - 01/10/08 12:18 PM
When I created this group, one of the things that I wanted to do was write a few post on people that meant a lot to me in baseball. So, this will be the first in many future entries on Tributes.
Back in the 80's, I had a summer job working down … (33 comments)
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baseball: Wally Inches Back(man) - 01/09/08 10:51 PM
Wally Backman was hired by the Northern League's Joliet Jackhammers in mid- December to be their new manager! Woopdie Doo, you say? Well Mr. Backman has an interesting story. You probably remember Backman best from his days throughout the 1980s with the New York Mets. Backman was selected 16th overall by the New … (10 comments)
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baseball: Childhood Baseball Memories - 01/09/08 08:31 PM
I grew up loving baseball. Somehow, in a household of NY Yankee fans, I turned out to be a NY Mets fan.
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I don't know what it was, perhaps that we came into existence in the same year, or maybe that I just wanted to be different. But I was … (4 comments)
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baseball: Childhood Baseball Memories - 01/08/08 07:50 PM
The year was 1984, the date was August 12th. I can remember going on a trip with our youth group to Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. I was stoked to get to see my childhood heroes do battle with the dreaded San Diego Padres. I remember this game above all others … (17 comments)
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baseball: Baseball remembered - 01/08/08 03:30 PM
When Danny invited me to join his new group Baseball Talk 101, I thought now what in heavens can I contribute to this group. I like baseball for the most part, but haven't really followed it in years. I catch a game every now and then when my son or my … (12 comments)
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baseball: Take me out to the ballgame - 01/08/08 12:07 AM
It's too early for this to about 8 fan-bases of pro football fans...but to just about anyone else, we're counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report. In honor of Danny Thornton and Rich Dansereau's new group Baseball 101- here's a story I had on another outlet last season:
Baseball, like … (6 comments)
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baseball: Take Me Out To The Ballgame! - 01/07/08 09:02 PM
Baseball- I've always loved baseball. Growing up twenty minutes north of Boston, we kids knew all about the Red Sox. Driving in to the city to see a game at Fenway Park was a real treat. I clearly remember the Red Sox games the summer of 1969. My very own transistor radio … (22 comments)
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baseball: How to make $36 Million in 2 years. - 01/03/08 02:05 PM
All you have to do is be Andruw Jones. It baffles me how someone can command so much money and at times, can not hit the side of the barn. Here is a guy that in the last year of his contract with Atlanta batsa miserable .222 and hits a measly … (29 comments)
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baseball: Baseball's Spring Training just around the bend. - 01/03/08 08:22 AM
Below, I have listed some important dates for all you baseball fans. Time is short and the season will soon be upon us. February 14 is when pitchers and injured players first report and February 19th is when all others report.
Baseball made some big changes this year and I think that … (12 comments)
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baseball: Uranium Mining in my backyard? Nunn Glow. - 12/21/07 06:01 PM
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baseball: Year End Stats - 12/21/07 01:48 PM
I was clearing out my Outlook and looked some interesting numbers.
I had 373 showing on my listings last year.
My website brought in 115 leads.
My worst tenant has emailed 80 times in her 10 months of being my tenant. ( I kept those emails)
Overall not a bad year. I wish i would … (1 comments)
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baseball: Yogi Berra Autograph Signing- Sat. Dec. 15-Babylon, NY - 12/14/07 10:21 PM
Saturday December 15th-12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Finest Sports is proud to welcome Yankee great YOGI BERRA back for his 2nd In- Store Appearance. Don't miss your chance to meet one of the most beloved Yankees of all-time!Finest Sports Collectibles 160 Deer Park Ave Babylon, NY 11702 … (4 comments)
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baseball: Mitchell report list 89 names in Baseball - 12/13/07 07:31 PM
89 players were named on Mitchell's report. It is a shame that it came to this, but it is evident that people in this great sport decide that they need an advantage. Some of the names that jump out to me are Rick Ankiel who could not make it as a … (23 comments)
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baseball: New Listing! - 12/12/07 03:55 PM
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baseball: wii - 12/06/07 12:32 PM
I just think this is cool. I would love to play wii vs my grandma.
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baseball: Good News In Loveland! - 12/06/07 12:03 PM
Council gives preliminary approval to zoning for large house lots, an article from the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, reports that the Loveland City Council gave a preliminary approval to the new zoning designation known as estate residential. This zoning designation would allow a maximum of two homes on every developable acre. Greg … (1 comments)
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baseball: Baseball Swings into Waldorf, Maryland - 12/03/07 11:58 PM
Further proof that Waldorf is not as remote as some people seem to think it is: We're getting our own Atlantic League Baseball Team (*insert cheering here*)! I know, it's not THAT exciting, but I am pretty happy that it's happening, nonetheless. I've known it was in … (3 comments)
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