Archive for October, 2006
Is the World Series Fixed?
In 1919, a handful of Chicago White Sox players accepted bribes from organized crime to throw the World Series. In 2006, it seems Cardinals manager, Tony LaRussa, umpire Alfonso Marquez, MLB supervisor of umpires, Steve Palermo, Tigers manager Jim Leyland, and pitcher Kenny Rogers appear to have accepted something in exchange for giving [...]
The Election
One of the worst places I’ve ever been is alone with my thoughts. That’s where I find myself right now. Despite my efforts, I find myself thinking about life in America should the Democrats take over the Congress.
A committee to draft articles of impeachment would form on the first day of the new Congress. Unlike [...]
Cards Win, And I’m as Shocked as Anybody
After the Cardinals’ collapse at the end of the regular season, I expected my ‘birds to go out in 3 or 4 to begin the long winter recovery from season of injuries and missed opportunities—on the field and in the front office.
Somehow, though, the team that lost something like 114 games in their last 12 [...]
Gratuitous Anger
Once again, I call for someone–anyone–to blow up the New York Times building and all who dwell therein.
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