A Baseball Writer From Rhode Island
Here is a bold and honest statement from a long time Boston Red Sox fan, Don Mattingly should be in Cooperstown's National Baseball Hall of Fame. There you heard it. I have been telling friends, co-workers, the stranger I sat next to at Yankee Stadium this summer, several folks at the bar later that night, and so... Continue Reading →
This is the honest truth...When I am in a serious rut or need a big time pick-me-up to get through a really tough day, I turn to that wonderful, modern elixir called YouTube. On YouTube, I search for the man that always brings a smile to my face, can crack even the toughest scowl, and a... Continue Reading →
Last night, I saw an amazing baseball documentary on the late, great Yogi Berra. The documentary, you can find it on Netflix, is called "It Ain't Over." Here is the trailer: https://youtu.be/XGvXOjD6zQ8?si=LuYNzRiykHp3X-1q I learned a huge amount about the Yankee catcher - like he was from St. Louis (I always thought he was from Jersey),... Continue Reading →
The following is a press release, media kit, video, and photos I received this week that caught my attention, to say the least. Boston Red Sox legend and newly inducted National Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz, along with Shoreham, Vermont's WhistlePig Whiskey, in partnership with Barstool Sports, have collaborated to create the first WhistlePig... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stood just outside the main gate of any park, restaurant, graduation ceremony and just knew in your heart that just on the other side of that gate, that door, that entryway - something incredible was about to happen. Or were you someone who pushed through the crowds, flew up doors, and just... Continue Reading →
After a great hotel breakfast (the hotel had an automatic pancake machine!) and a large cup of coffee, I took a one mile stroll down Route 28 to the outside of the Cooperstown Dreams Park to catch a morning view of the complex. One thing I will not waver on - sneaking into a locked... Continue Reading →
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