Tag Archives: Baseball
Spring Training Begins: A’s and Mariners Start Camp Today
That’s the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball. ~Bill Veeck, 1976 It is still winter but life is beginning to return. Spring training begins today…well early … Continue reading
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How Padre Steve Survives the Election Year…and how You Can Too
“It’s such a beautiful sport, with no politics involved, no color, no class. Only as a youngster can you play and as a pro can you win. The game has kept me young, involved and excited and for me to … Continue reading
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Padre Steve’s World Top 12 of 2011: A Big Thank you to my Readers
Well my friends it is time for my annual look at what were the most popular articles on Padre Steve’s World. This year I went over 3 million views since the site began in February 2009 and over a million … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
A Day for All Saints even those at the Mendoza Line
Mario Mendoza (above) and St Rita of Cassia the Patron Saint of Baseball Today is the Feast of All Saints. This is one of my favorite Feasts in the Liturgical year and one that is The feast is celebrated in … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, christian life, faith
Incredible, Improbable, Amazing and Unbelievable: The Epic Saga of the 2011 World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals
Champions Photo By Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images “I think that in a 7 game series that Tony LaRussa will do just enough to beat the Rangers…The Rangers are an amazing team and I do think that they are the better team … Continue reading
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Deep Thoughts and Musings on a Lazy Fall Saturday
I have been down with an ear and sinus infection most of the week which has added to my insomnia and made me pretty useless. It is no fun to get up in the morning with vertigo. When this happens … Continue reading
The Night of the Long Knives comes to Red Sox Nation: Terry Francona Out as BoSox Manager
Terry Francona driving out of Fenway before returning for the announcement of his Departure The Boston Globe has reported that the owner of the Red Sox John Henry has decided that Manager Terry Francona, the best thing to happen to … Continue reading
Spoilers: Lowly Orioles Make for an Exciting AL Wild Card Race
Orioles outfielders Nick Markakis, Matt Angle and Adam Jones celebrate after taking 3 of 4 at Fenway from the Red Sox (AP Photo) The Baltimore Orioles will chalk up yet another losing season after beginning with it high hopes. However … Continue reading
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