I watched last night’s travesty, I mean last night’s game while writing an overnight piece for the SweetSpot. It’s always …Read the Rest
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It’s not the beginning of the world
Just as one big loss isn’t the end of the world, one big win isn’t the beginning of the world, …Read the Rest
So Your Team Just Acquired Orlando Cabrera: A Fan Guide
Otis Anderson of Bay City Ball contacted us regarding the Orlando Cabrera trade. He had some questions about the Giants …Read the Rest
Four prospects and a walk-off
Well, first off, what a great game tonight. Man, we needed a win, especially after last night’s ugly fiasco. I …Read the Rest
If that didn’t move you, I don’t know what will
When I’m not writing about baseball, I write fiction, mostly literary fiction, mostly realism. If you ever take a creative …Read the Rest
Ozzie Guillen: Master of the Dark Arts
People I know who’ve met Ozzie Guillen tell me he’s an incredibly nice man. I think this must be a …Read the Rest
He might as well just pitch a tent out there
Once again, Lonnie Chisenhall hit a double and made it to third base only to wind up being stranded. It …Read the Rest
Bizarro Indians
The series in Minnesota reminds me of the Bizarro Jerry episode of Seinfeld, where George does everything opposite and is …Read the Rest
If that’s too soon, you can leave in a minute and a Huff
The Indians won the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins by a score of 5-2, behind …Read the Rest
Run support is so beautiful
This morning at the Y, my friend Roger said, “Hey, they’re on a winning streak!” That’s the kind of smart-alecky …Read the Rest