Monthly Archives: August 2010

Konerko Failing Advice

Paul Konerko

Paul Konerko is one of the best (and underrated) hitters in the game today. His secret: failure.

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Up, Up and Away

balloons

Balloons and Superman are the only things that should go up and away! Last night a handful of pitchers learned that the hard way.

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Taking Your Arm to Jiffy Lube?

Oil Change

Tommy John Surgery has come a long way, but you’re kidding yourself if you think it permanently fixes the problem, or is as simple as an oil change.

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Ban the Head First Slide?

Pete Rose (sliding)

Tim McCarver wants to ban head first slides, because he feels they are nothing but dangerous. I’m sure Pete Rose and Rickey Henderson would disagree, and so do I. Here’s why…

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Over the Top with Batting Gloves?

Over the Top

You wouldn’t think Sylvester Stallone’s character in Over The Top would have anything to do with hitting. You’d be wrong…

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