Tag Archives: baseball

Exciting World Series Publicity Stunt

(IM conversation) Neil:  I have this fun idea we can do for our blogs.  You realize the Phillies and the Yankees are in the World Series.  You live in Philadelphia.  I live in New York. So, we can do one … Continue reading

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Let’s Go Mets!

It was the bottom of the ninth.  The Mets were losing 3-1.  The young player from the Dominican Republic stepped up to the plate, a former star in his own country, now playing in the major leagues in America’s largest … Continue reading

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Dreaming About Right Field

Valentine’s Day was now over. I went to sleep late. In the middle of the night, I had a dream. At first, it seemed inspirational — maybe about love? taking chances? — and then it turned into a nightmare. I … Continue reading

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Equal Pay for Fat Male Cheerleaders

Trying out for Florida Marlin Manatees Att:  This post is a bit irrelevant now since Dagny told me in the comments how much female professional cheerleaders make:  50 bucks a game!  That is outrageous, considering what the players make.  Did … Continue reading

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Second Base With Sophia

(AP photos from ESPN.com) "Neilochka, would you come over tonight?" Sophia asked. "Sure.  What for?" I thought.  "Hmm… maybe she’s missing the ol’ Neilochka.  I put on some Brut and headed off to Redondo Beach." I arrived with thoughts of … Continue reading

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