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Traditions have to start somewhere

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Baseball is rich with traditions. The ceremonial first pitch. The seventh inning stretch. Waiting at home for high-fives after a homer. They all had a start somewhere. And I think we started a new one yesterday. Going to Spring Training … Continue reading →

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I’m making a list

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mike Reardon

No, I’m not checking it twice. Once will do nice(ly). Break out the peanuts and crackerjack: Major League Baseball is about to hit a home run. Wednesday, Feb. 29, Major League Baseball will relaunch its wildly popular MLB At Bat … Continue reading →

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Did you find the purple cow yesterday?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Yes, Tim Wakefield is a purple cow. But not because he’s still pitching in Major League Baseball at 44. He’s pitching at age 44 because he’s a purple cow. In a world where people talk about how fast a pitcher can throw … Continue reading →

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Red Sox fans are supposed to hate those d#mn Yankees

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mike Reardon

And you know I’m a Red Sox fan. But it’s impossible to hate a class act like Derek Jeter. Hats off to a great player! Derek Jeter Homers for His 3000th Hit – WSJ.com Jeter crushed a long home run … Continue reading →

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It seemed a little frivolous

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mike Reardon

But our Moms loved the Red Sox. They loved to cheer for their favorites. And,boy, did they ever love to boo the “bums.” And, although my Mom, Teena, never failed to enthusiastically call out the players derserving of her derision, … Continue reading →

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Now I want to be sure I’m very clear on this

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Mike Reardon

I do wish Dad had helped me with Finish. But I’m really glad he didn’t beat Start out of me. I’m not sure Yoda was right when he said, “Do or do not, there is no try.” Yes, there is … Continue reading →

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I traveled all the way to Oslo, Norway

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mike Reardon

To find an Irish pub. With a Red Sox logo in the window. And Guinness on tap. Wonder if that’s what the Vikings conquered Dublin for? Just Sayin’   Related articles Just got back from my trip – Oslo-Drammen, Norway … Continue reading →

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It's going to warm up a little in Florida today.

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike R

Of course, I’m going to be in Baltimore. Where it is not going to warm up. It could be worse. It could snow. Now I have to decide what to do tonight. Pretty sure an Orioles game is out of … Continue reading →

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Manny being Manny

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mike Reardon

Why would the Dodgers waive one the greatest hitters of all time? He’s not exactly outstanding in left field — usually it’s more like out standing in the field — and he doesn’t exactly burn up the basepaths. But, oh … Continue reading →

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