A jury of Casey Anthony’s peers has acquitted her of murder, of aggravated child abuse, and of aggravated manslaughter of a child. While she was convicted of lying to law enforcement, she has been incarcerated for 3 years and Judge Perry, applying the maximum sentence for the counts she was convicted of, calculated her release …
New York City: Birthplace of Baseball
On a cold, cloudy Manhattan day in November of 1963, 7 days before JFK was assassinated, I was born. While I didn't know it at the time, baseball, the game I would come to love in a few short years, was born just a few miles away. Rounders, town ball, and variations of stick and ball games were …
God Screws Big Ben
As everyone knows, God is actively involved in sporting events and helping athletes catch balls, score touchdowns and generally choosing sides in games. Athletes frequently kneel together in prayer and thanks following a touchdown, and who can forget Josh Hamilton thanking Jesus himself for getting the Texas Rangers past the New York Yankees in the …
Wins and Losses are Lousy Pitching Stats
There are only two 20-Game Winners in MLB late into the 2010 season. Two more have a chance to finish with 20 Wins. This has long been a touted milestone for a Starting Pitcher (SP) and with good reason; as a SP your job is to keep your team in the game by minimizing the …
The Haters
I often wonder why people spend so much time and emotional energy hating something. It would appear a much more productive and enjoyable use of someone's time and effort to be positive about something you love instead. Baseball, and certainly Major League Baseball, has its haters. I have had the same conversations with The Haters …
The One Curse Left Standing
Baseball lore is an important part of the game, especially when teaching kids about baseball. As a youth baseball coach, I've told countless kids the stories of the Black Sox, the Bambino and the Billy Goat and I can assure you the rapt attention I get from those stories dramatically surpasses the attention I get …
Sports Fans Get Organized and Want Recognition
Serious sports fans around the country know their sports inside and out. As dedicated fans they have acquired a knowledge base and experience level that surpasses many of the professionals in the game. Just ask them if you don't believe it. Yet these sports fans rarely get the attention and recognition they deserve from the franchises they …
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Local 49 year old man takes Smack Talk to New Heights
A local man, Vince Osgood, who turned 49 on the Opening Day of the NCAA Football Season, has taken his Smack Talk to a new level for the 2010 season. “I’ve always been a good fan, but this year I’ve really been in a Zone,” says Vince. “I’ve managed to find a fan of almost …
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Yankees go into Postseason feeling their Age
The storied New York Yankees, proud winners of baseball’s 2009 World Series Championship, go into the 2010 Post Season as the oldest team of the eight playoff teams. This has created some unique challenges for the coaching staff, especially the Strength and Conditioning Coach. “Our guys are older, and very wealthy. When they don’t feel …
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Better Living through Pharmaceuticals
I don't watch much television. I watch baseball games and occasionally watch Comedy Central. Sometimes I'll watch something on TLC or the Discovery Channel. But when I was younger I watched a lot of TV. I don't ever recall seeing commercials for drugs like we do today. Even with as little TV as I watch, …
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