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Hall of Fame Selections LIVE on MLB
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 7 minutes ago on |
| I just read at lunchtime in the Az Republic, from a story posted in USA today ,that the MLB network will announce today that it will create a live selection show Monday for the HOF selections.
In a live special ay 1:30 p.m. EST, the MLB network willmake the annoucement from its studio in Secaucus, NJ. The special will include Hall President Jeff Idelson as well as various network analysts such as Barry Larkin and Harry Reynolds.
The MLB network will devote...
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A Morality Tale
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 day ago on |
| The Man of the House brought home a Wii the other night. Well, he challenged me to a boxing match. So being new to the Wii system, we of course practiced boxing against the computer a few rounds to get the hang of it before beating the crap out of each other. When it was my turn for a practice bout-he sat on the couch and laughed his ass off at my "boxing form". "You look like a cat scratching in its litter box."...
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Spouting Off
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 day ago on |
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I just had to share this with my Sawxheads friends. I live just over 8 miles west of Luke Air Force Base. The F-16's fly over my home on a daily basis at different times of the day. (They are making passes right now as I am typing.) The local Surpise Arizona newspaper, again on a consistant basis, has complaints on the...
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Not Much To Do But Eat, Sleep And...
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 days ago on |
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In honor of Tony Conigliaro. Happy Birthday Tony C.
A wonderful article I found from August 3, 1964 on Tony Conigliaro in his rookie season, from Sports Illustrated.
A teen-age rookie named Tony Conigliaro, a local Boston boy, is making it big with the Red Sox, which surprises him not a bit.
The first 16 times Tony Conigliaro—then only 18 and known to his friends as "Conig"—went to bat in...
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Quote of the Day
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 days ago on |
| The Yankees are the French of Major League Baseball. Arrogant, condesending, self-important. A former power who can not accept mediocrity.
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Random Thoughts & Observations The...
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 days ago on |
| Part Deaux (Part 1 was posted during one of the playoff games-in case you were wondering!)
So I'm sitting here minding my business, watching MLB . (how cool is the MLB channel?) I'm in my "baseball zone" and all is well with the world. In walks "SUPER-REMOTE MAN", strutting and puffy and pleased with himself as he proceeds to change the channel! Now granted, it was only the Bora$$ interview (and I swear the lights were flickering...
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The "Surly" Jim Rice-A Human Interest...
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 4 days ago on |
| I found an article written by Alexander Edelman, that he derived from a version originally published in "1975: The Red Sox Team That Saved Baseball", published in 2005. Here are a couple of excerpts that I particularly enjoyed regrading the "surly" Jim Rice .
In 1982, Rice had a day that is long remembered in Boston. He had a difficult relationship with the press, who presented him as a surly,...
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Vintage Jim Rice
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 7 days ago on |
| The late comssioner of baseball, Bart Giamatti, once wrote that Jim Rice was “the Hammer of God sent to scourge the Yankees. " Don't you just love that quote? Here's that "hammer" pounding some in! Numbers 199 & 200 against the Yankees on June 13, 1988. SWEET!
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Useless Baseball Knowledge
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 22 days ago on |
| Because I have nothing better to do -and if you're reading this neither do you.
"This is a strange game"- Carl Yastrzemski
The Early Days
Umpires once invited criticism. In the 1800's baseball umpires wore top hats and asked players & spectators for their opinions on questionable calls.
Realizing that moisture on a baseball causes it to drop dramatically, Bobby Mathews, who later pitched a 297-248 won/loss record in the Major...
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Remembering 1983
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| 1983. It was the end of an era for me. This would be Carl Yastrzemski's last season. I can remember nothing else that is important to me from that year. I know there HAD to be other things going on in my life but I'm drawing a blank.
What got me going on this was a recent baseball memorabellia acquisition that arrived in yesterday's mail. I found it on-line and thought well, that would be cool to have as it was from 1983, Yaz's last year. ...
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In Memorium John Lennon
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| John Lennon's life was tragically cut short on this night December 8, 1980. A great artist, musician, singer, songwriter, I hope we all take a moment to refelect on his message of peace this holiday season.
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THE WORD of the DAY: "OM"
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| This garden universe vibrates complete.Some we get a sound so sweet.Vibrations reach on up to become light,And then thru gamma, out of sight.Between the eyes and ears there lay,The sounds of colour and the light of a sigh.And to hear the sun, what a thing to believe.But its all around if we could but perceive.To know ultra-violet, infra-red and x-rays,Beauty to find in so many ways.Two notes of the chord, thats our fluoroscope.
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Happy Thanksgiving
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| For all my friends...a heartfelt THANKS for all the smiles we've shared. Happy Thanksgiving to you all !
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Albert Collins/George Thorogood
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| No need for another cup of coffee to get you going on this Monday morning! This video will give you the jolt you need! Albert Collins , the "Master of the Telecaster" (Coco Montoya's mentor) and George Thorogood!
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Where Were You In 1976?
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 1 month ago on |
| Another fellow Sawxhead celebrated a birthday this past weekend and since I don't know what kind of music he likes (and I KNOW he loves baseball) this is for him. I'm glad you were able to have a nap Sunday -as this may be the last Birthday you have the chance to do that for a while! The good news is that as soon as the twins are old enough you will be getting cool birthday baseball/ Red Sox gifts from them like I received from my daughter! This entry was taken from said...
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14 STRANGE CLAUSES IN BASEBALL CONTRACTS
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| Its been quiet here as of late-blog wise, that is. I found this while surfing the internet tonight . It gave me a couple chuckles- so I thought I'd post it for you to enjoy . I included a video that has been floating around various sites, in case you haven't seen it as of yet.
As a side note-I am really missing Tim Russert on NBC's Presidential Election coverage...RIP Tim. It was nice to see Tim's beloved son Luke and to see...
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For Our Fathers
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| This is for all of us who, at the end of the Red Sox season, are not only missing our beloved Red Sox but also that special connection to our Fathers.
Thank you Dad, for that special gift of your passion for the Red Sox...one of many gifts that can never be repaid.
The legacy lives on and is being passed on to our children. Love you Dad.
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Feeling Blue...
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| The RED SOX gave us ANOTHER great season. They fought a valiant fight- right down to the last out. I know we are all proud of our team and we are all feeling a little blue. What better than a little Joplin to start the day. I love the RED SOX!
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I Don't Wanna Stop!
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| That's right I don't wanna stop! I am in no way, shape, or form ready for this to be over! We can do this- we can take this game and then it's back to the Trop! One game at a time- you aren't gonna change my mind! All I am focusing on now is one of us needs four games-and neither team is there yet! It ain't over! I want us to get rowdy in Sawxheads today! You're either with us or against us-if your against us-sit down shut up...
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I'm As Mad As Hell
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| I don't get it. We lose ONE game and people are coming out of the woodwork ready to throw in the towel! Is my math THAT bad? Its a seven game series- we lost one game- and its doom and gloom at Sawxheads! I don't feel good, someone I hold in high esteem and whose opinion I valued greatly on this site is gone, people are whining about last night's loss , the Rays have suddenly become some unbeatable entity?! What the hell is going on?! Where's your...
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READING EXCERCISE FOR DOWNVOTERS
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| You know the downvoters hold a special place in my heart and I'm always willing to help the downtrodden. I noticed you have moved on to downvoting members' photo ablums. Those pretty pictures are a lot easier to get through than the blogs with those big words aren't they? Repeating the words below will help you with your reading and help you get through the blogs quickly .Then you can proceed to that pretty red downvote arrow sooner! If...
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Random Thoughts & Observations on...
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| *Warning : Guys this is gonna be like sitting through a chick flick so you may as well move along.
Ever since I can remember its driven me nuts that the mangers can stay so calm...while I sweat bullets!
Youk's batting stance still amazes me-how does he focus in on that ball-he wiggles around so damn much! And those fingertips on the bat....!!!
Ever since reading about Big Papi's "wrist click" since returning from the DL-I swear I can hear it...
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Watch out Tampa Bay!
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 2 months ago on |
| 'cause Here They Come-the Red Sox are in town and it's a brand new ballgame!
Here they come, and they fly with the power of the sunHere they come, and theyre going to touch everyoneFar, far, have they comeHere they come, and the fire on their wings doesnt burnHere they come, and they know everything we must learnRound, round, we must turnWatch out, you, sinnersDont you know that your time has come?
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NOW IT IS TIME TO PLAY!!!!
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| Sung to the tune of The Rolling Stones "Start Me Up"
If you start them up
If you start them up they'll never stop
If you start them up
If you start them up they'll never stop
They've been running hot
RED SOX are ticking- gonna blow their top
If you start them up they'll never stop.
They'll make grown men cry
Spread out the oil, the gasoline
Sox walk smooth, ride in a mean,...
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Let's Work Together!
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| It's eeerily quiet in here tonight and I don't like it! "C'mon, C'mon -Let 's Work Together! " It's time to rally around our boys! LGRS!!!
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The Science of Hitting a Fast Ball
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| So you're thinking to yourself "All we needed was one run"...Here's a video to bring it into perspective for you! This is absolutely amazing...
The following link will let you test your own reaction time..."Our" little Butchie should get a big kick outta this! (I must admit I did!)http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/reactiontime.html
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Happy (belated) Birthday to Michael.
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| " This is not a Red Sox related blog. (WHOOPSIE) This is not even a baseball blog. (OH NO) This isn't even a sports related blog. (OH GREAT, WHAT'S IT DOING HERE) This is a human condition blog."...to quote a friend (Buff). THIS is a Happy Birthday blog for BUFF! (Did you really think you were gonna squeak by with no one noticing-sorry it took me a while though huh?!) Hope you had a great day !! Next year the...
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In Remembrance
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A...
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A Special Treat for Tonight's Game
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 3 months ago on |
| I been hankerin' for some filet o' ray tacos! The beer is a chillin'! Let's hook us some rays!!!
1 lb. of manta fillets Olive oilFlour tortillas ButterSalsa - whatever kind you likeCabbageCider vinegar
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Feeling Cheap
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 4 months ago on |
| I was feeling a bit cheap and dirty last night after the Yankee's win against the Rays. For tonight's game I found some famous quotes I plan to to keep in mind to jusify my want of a Yankee win against the Rays. I am hoping these will make me feel better and get me through tonight's game...well these and a pitcher of margaritas! Feel free to add your own, after all we are in this together!
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YASTRZEMSKI'S HALL OF FAME SPEECH
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 4 months ago on |
| I wanted to post this in my earlier blog but had problems...so I will try again.
This link is to a recording of Yaz's Hall of Fame Speech. Unfortunatly it ends before his speech does, but if you're like me you will thrill in hearing his voice again! The link to the actual recording will be on the bottom right hand of the page under the heading "AUDIO CLIPS" I think you will enjoy it...the nervousness in his voice is very endearing. There is also a...
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WHY I LOVE CARL YASTRZEMSKI
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 4 months ago on |
| Yeah, that's right I said LOVE...L-O-V-E! I'm not ashamed to admit it! Ever since I can remember I loved baseball, then because of my Dad, the Red Sox, and since about 8 years of age (also due to my Dad)-YAZ! I wanted to marry him when I grew up! Silly schoolgirl crush-maybe- but I STILL love him to this day! That love has grown to admiration for a man whose 23 years spent in a RED SOX uniform is unheralded.
Admiration for a man who at...
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Bill "The Spaceman" Lee Quotes
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PEACE 14/09 wrote this 4 months ago on |
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We had some fun the other day with posting Yogism's-well here's some from Bill "The Spaceman" Lee. Yogi ain't got nuthin' on you Bill!
"If it had been me out there, I'd had bitten him his ear off. I'd have Van Gogh'ed him"
I think there are going to be a lot of Reggies born in this...
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