Monthly Archives: July 2010
Tides Back in Town against Clippers
Well baseball is back following the All-Star break and I will be back on track with other baseball articles including my mid season playoff predictions in the next few days. I got all verklempt about my dad over the weekend … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
A Tangled Mass of Emotions: Dad, the Boss, an ICU Death and the All-Star Game
The Big “A” that I knew I am a mess the past day or so. Not that anything is bad or going wrong it is just that emotionally I am a mess. As I try to get back into normal … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, faith, Loose thoughts and musings, philosophy, Religion, sports and life
All Star Break Norfolk Tides Wrap Up
Armando Gabino has been an excellent spot starter and middle reliever for the Tides on Sunday he picked up his 5th win against the powerful Durham Bulls The Norfolk Tides played the Durham Bulls much better in the friendly confines … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, Batlimore Orioles, norfolk tides
A Death, a Rain Delay and a Visit from Saint Pete
The news the next morning came like a thunderclap, as I was turning off my alarm clock which is located on my cell phone the phone rang to the tune of the Panzerlied which is my default ringer, a good … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Baseball, Religion
Tides Dumped 7-2 by Bulls but Patterson and Simon Shine for O’s in Comeback Win against Rangers
Jim Miller continued to show composure under pressure in sending down the heart of the Bulls order in the 6th inning The Norfolk Tides lost their second straight to division leading Durham who are by the way the best team … Continue reading
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Theater of the Absurd: King James Goes to Miami and a Vuvuzela Fatwa
Lebron James Flies Away Well it is settled. After weeks of speculation and media prostitution “King” Lebron James the First is leaving the City on the Lake and the Cuyahoga River, the fair city of Cleveland for the sunny beaches … Continue reading
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Bulls Stomp Tides 11-3 in First Game of Series
Zack Clark was rung up for 6 runs on Thursday After beating the daylights out of the Gwinnett Braves on Wednesday the Norfolk Tides had the favor repaid by the International League Southern Division leading Durham Bulls who seem to … Continue reading
Tides Lose 9-4 on Tuesday but Romp Wednesday in 10-2 Win over Braves Patton Gets 6th Win
Troy Patton notched his 6th win against the Gwinnett Braves The Norfolk Tides suffered a bit of a letdown after taking the last three games of their seven game set against Charlotte on Tuesday night losing to the Gwinnett Braves … Continue reading
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More Thoughts on Religious Freedom: By Job I think that Christians might actually be Under Attack, but not like Bill O’Reilly or Sean Hannity say that they are
Once again I the defender of religious liberty find that even in the elucidation of my thoughts of said subject that I remain a woefully misunderstood man. Religious freedom is a sticky wicket, everyone wants it, everyone claims it but … Continue reading
Filed under faith, laws and legislation, philosophy
Tillman Throws 1 Hit Shutout Tides Win 2-0
Chris Tillman chalked up another win this time a 1 hit shutout against the Charlotte Knights Chris Tillman continued his dominance of the International League pitching a one hit shutout against the Charlotte Knights on Monday afternoon. Tillman (8-4 2.72 … Continue reading
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