Category Archives: Baseball

Jesus, Mary and the Devil [Rays]

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Colleen

Alternate Headline: RAYS PATCH HOLES WITH OLD SOX My cousin, John, once referred to Manny Ramirez as “Jesus in Cleats”. At the time, Manny was being Manny in a Red Sox uniform. After Johnny Damon rudely departed for the Yankees, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bloody Sunday

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Colleen

In a shocking turn of events, the Patriots lost to the Jets last Sunday. In doing so, they abruptly ended their season and New England’s dream of a 2011 Super Bowl. It turns out that Tom Brady is not God … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Colleen

It’s that time of year again.  The Christmas tree has been rudely stripped and tossed outside, waiting to hitch a ride on the next trash truck.  The vacuum cleaner will continue to exude the scent of pine needles as a … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Red Sox Nation!

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Colleen

Just for fun, here’s a little holiday song about an imaginary Red Sox game on Christmas day.  Sing along to the tune of “Sleigh Ride”: Just hear those cleats a-jingling Bats ring-tingling, too             Come on, it’s lovely weather For a ballgame together … Continue reading →

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Cliff Lee: My Hero

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Colleen

I first fell in love with Cliff Lee in the 2009 World Series.  While pitching for the Phillies, a Yankee batter hit a quick “chuck & duck” back to the mound.  Cool Cliff stuck his gloved hand behind his back … Continue reading →

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Ode to the 2010 Red Sox: The Impossible Nightmare

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Colleen

Ashes to ashes and dust to dust, The 2010 Red Sox are over and done, Too quickly the season came to an end, And summer departs with the setting sun. Promises made of “pitching and defense”, The “bridge year” and … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Red Sox Fan

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Colleen

            I admit it.  Despite season-ending injuries to multiple key players, I still had hope.  The fact is that the 2010 Red Sox were not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs until September 28.  Common sense would tell you to take … Continue reading →

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