Category Archives: 2TG Favorites

Hubris on display

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Jorge Costales

This blog post has two purposes. One is to document the continuing attempts — see Jeff Passan’s and Sarah Talalay’s columns — by the Florida Marlins president David Samson to mislead the public about the Florida Marlins profitability and how … Continue reading →

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What Gordon Solie could teach Major Scobie

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jorge Costales

Reading Graham Greene, I get the feeling of watching someone trying to wrestle with God. His main characters bring the admirable intensity of a Dan Gable to the match, but lack the perspective of a Gordon Solie. I am an … Continue reading →

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Power and Glory: Home For That Halladay

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jorge Costales

I was there for Roy Halladay’s perfect game against the Marlins Saturday night. Good thing too, it created a memory ready to be stirred. It will forever be the evening I attended a historic game with a good friend, as … Continue reading →

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Seal Not The Same — U2 fans Go Clubbing

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Enraged U2 Fans Protest Supposed Ticket Snafu [AP-BHO Newswire] — Ontario Canada For U2 fans arriving at Ticket Master offices in Ontario, it was a not so beautiful day. Not when they were notified that their concert tickets had been … Continue reading →

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Bob Griese: Worthy Role Model

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jorge Costales

It is unfortunate to watch someone who has had such a distinguished career — as an athlete, broadcaster and leader in his community — be subjected to the type of hypocritical — in that no one really believes he is … Continue reading →

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Why The Baseball Gods Stepped In

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Jorge Costales

At a certain point during Tuesday night’s Marlins game at Washington, the following factors must have reached a tipping point with the Baseball Gods: Florida Marlins record against the Washington Nationals in 2008, 14-3. Florida Marlins record against the Washington … Continue reading →

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Who is Francis Collins?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Jorge Costales

If you don’t know who Francis Collins is, a better question would be why don’t you? He was recently nominated to the position of Director of the National Institutes of Health by President Obama. On occasion [sarcasm intended], I have … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Possible Florida Marlins Trade

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Let’s play Florida Marlins GM. On more than one occasion, Larry Beinfest has indicated that the Marlins want to emphasize pitching and defense. Their numerous good young pitchers are a testament to that focus. However, defense has been a problem … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the contempt for Fredo Corleone

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Jorge Costales

I just don’t get it. What is it about Fredo Corleone that invites such universal scorn? Have you ever heard anyone anywhere stick up for this guy? I once heard him referred to during a conversation between seminarians as a … Continue reading →

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Salute to Miami Senior High: The Wheel Deal

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Jorge Costales

With apologies to the Norman Maclean character in A River Runs Through It, I am now haunted by cogs. But, in the words of a future saint — be not afraid — it is a friendly haunting. It all began … Continue reading →

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