Baseball – Page 11 – The Lutheran Zephyr

Game of Shaddows

I bought Game of Shaddows, the new book that details the BALCO steroids investigation, Barry Bonds’ alleged use of steroids, and the use of steroids in other sports. I’ll be back with a review in a week or so . . .

Baseball’s Opening Day Football Scores

Yesterday’s Opening Day contests showcased the problem with baseball – the pitching, as a whole, stinks. Look at the scores below, and remember – these are baseball scores, not football scores: 16-7 (Cubs over the Reds) 13-5 (Cardinals over the Phillies) 11-10 (Braves over the Dodgers) 15-2 (Yankees over the Athletics) 7-3 (Red Sox overContinue reading “Baseball’s Opening Day Football Scores”

World Baseball Classic

On Monday night a few baseball fans will be watching (or, like me, listening to) the Cuba vs. Japan finale in the World Baseball Classic. Only two major leaguers will play in the game – both for Japan. The MLB star-studded teams of the USA, Dominican Republic, and Venezuela have all been eliminated. I, forContinue reading “World Baseball Classic”

I’m an Old Flag Loser

Venezuela’s president/dictator Hugo Chavez has changed his nation’s flag – by adding an 8th star and changing the direction of a horse (really – click on the link). This greatly concerns me. Why? Less than two weeks ago I purchased a Venezuela baseball jersey sporting a patch of the old, 7-star, horse-going-the-wrong-way, flag. Can youContinue reading “I’m an Old Flag Loser”

You’re a Baseball Player!

Yesterday I spent my monthly allowance on a polyester shirt (yes, I said allowance – to manage our spending, my wife and I have monthly allowances). But this is no ordinary polyester shirt. Oh no. This shirt is the jersey for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Emblazoned on the back of the jerseyContinue reading “You’re a Baseball Player!”