Tag Archives: MLB

Ichiro reminds us why we are fans

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jorge Costales

The only embargo being lifted in Miami in 2015 relates to an islands nation with a proud baseball tradition dating back to the 19th century, Japan.  As such; I, generic Marlins fan of Hispanic background, being of some mind and … Continue reading →

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Fully Baked Zito

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jorge Costales

Barry Zito has hit on a clever tactic to be left alone. In a GQ interview, he acknowledged that he was a Christian who enjoyed reading C.S. Lewis. His interviewer, Nathaniel Penn, gives what I think is an accurate recap … Continue reading →

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In the name of the Son and imperfection

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jorge Costales

One of my favorite writers is the columnist George Will. Will wrote about his son on his 40th birthday: Jon was born just 19 years after James Watson and Francis Crick published their discoveries concerning the structure of DNA, discoveries … Continue reading →

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Stan Musial: Great Catholic American

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Jorge Costales

Book: Stan Musial: An American Life by George Vecsey Method: Read library copy What I got from the book: The word nice is essential to understanding who Stan Musial was. The book cloth color is Cardinal Red, naturally. The dust … Continue reading →

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Petro-Dictatorships and the NY Yankees

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Jorge Costales

What do Petro-Dictatorships and the New York Yankees have in common? Vast resources which facilitate autocratic rule and encourage financial incompetence. In the case of the Yankees, cable contracts for NY-based sports franchises are the equivalent of extensive oil reserves … Continue reading →

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Tom Paciorek

Posted on September 18, 1989 by Jorge Costales

Sept 1989 – Chicago White Sox broadcaster, when asked for his definition of boredom: Having to listen to someone talk about himself when I want to talk about me.

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