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A night of continual frustration

August 6, 2011

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

It’s not the beginning of the world

August 2, 2011

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

July 31, 2011

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

July 30, 2011

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

July 26, 2011

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

July 25, 2011

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

July 23, 2011

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

July 20, 2011

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

July 18, 2011

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

July 15, 2011

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