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Padre Steve Loves the MLB Winter Meetings now More than Ever, Ron Santo Elected to Hall of Fame and Happy “Repeal Day!”
The Big Prizes at the Winter Meetings: Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder (Photo Jeff Curry/US Presswire) “You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents.” Earl Weaver Yes my friends it is … Continue reading
The Oath: Reflections on the Oath of Office and 30 Years of Service
It was a hot and smoggy summer day in Van Nuys California when drove into the parking lot of the old Armory on Van Nuys Boulevard in my 1975 yellow Chevy Monza with a black vinyl top. It was August … Continue reading
Filed under History, leadership, Military, philosophy, Politics
The Unbelievable Implosion of a Storied Baseball Franchise
At one time the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most desirable and bulletproof franchises in all of sports. They were one of Major League Baseball’s premier franchises. They had a reputation as pioneers they were the stuff of … Continue reading
Hating Lebron: The New State Sport of Ohio
The dethroned “King” AP Photo I am not a fan of Lebron James. I also think that his juvenile actions have served to increase the public invective against him. In other words I think that he has been “deep throating” … Continue reading
Filed under philosophy, sports and life
For the Love of the Game: Buster Posey’s injury should be a Clarion Call for Change
The Collision: Scott Cousins levels Buster Posey (ESPN Sports Nation) San Francisco Giants Catcher Buster Posey suffered a serious and probably season ending injury which could also shorten or end his career as a catcher at the hands of Florida … Continue reading
The Gift My Dad Gave to Me: Baseball and the Mystery of Life
The Big A This post is an updated and edited version of an article that I published here in 2009. It is something that I come back to often because it deals with my dad and the influence that he … Continue reading
It’s all about Leadership: The Orioles Sweep the Rays to Open the Season
Orioles starting Pitcher Chris Tillman (shown in Norfolk 2010) pitched 6 no-hit inning against the Rays before being lifted when his pitch count went over 100 “Nobody likes to hear it, because it’s dull, but the reason you win or … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, Batlimore Orioles, norfolk tides
The Meaning of Opening Day
“No matter how good you are, you’re going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you’re going to win one-third of your games. It’s the other third that makes the difference.” Tommy Lasorda At long … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, philosophy
Opening Day 2011: How Baseball Helps Padre Steve Make Sense of the World
The Church of Baseball Harbor Park Parish “This is my most special place in all the world, Ray. Once a place touches you like this, the wind never blows so cold again. You feel for it, like it was your … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, faith, norfolk tides, philosophy, PTSD
