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Kershaw, Tiant and One Other Guy……

Friday night Clayton Kershaw took to the hill in Pittsburgh sporting his 37 consecutive inning scoreless streak. In a pregame report on the MLB Network, it was stated that Kershaw had joined Luis Tiant as the only pitchers to have consecutive … Continue reading

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Joe Cicero, Kerry Keene and Me…..

Recently I completed my book about spring training in Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. It will be released on March 9, 2013.   My attraction to this subject is the fact that McKechnie Field in Bradenton, which opened in 1923, is the oldest, … Continue reading

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The Energy Which Emanates from Fenway Park…..

On Saturday last I gathered for what can best be described as a “Fenway Fest” at a place very near and dear to me, Curtis Liquors in Weymouth Massachusetts. There are a number of reasons why this is so. Curtis Liquors Grand Opening … Continue reading

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Rick Rolls out the Red Carpet…..

Every now and then we get lucky! Of course the Sox have not got lucky all year, however that aside, I get lucky today because I get to spend the afternoon here. Kerry and I (David is in North Carolina) get … Continue reading

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“I’m on my way home… on my way home…I’m going home….. you and I have memories, farther than the road that stretches out ahead”…..The Beatles

ROAD TRIP!!!!! Today I hit the road with the compass pointed NORTH! I’m on my way here…. and I will be traveling with…. daughters numbered one and two (on the right) all in one day, in a car, together, not … Continue reading

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Clicking my heels and hitting the road…..

On Friday July 20, 2012, I head north for a whirlwind couple of weeks and I hope to see some of you along the way. I will be accompanied by this: First stop: Cooperstown New York, July 22, 2012. David, Kerry … Continue reading

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Swooning with the Sox…..

The Red Sox lost yesterday completing a sweep by the Nats, ending the home stand 1-5 and dipping  two games below .500 for the first time since May 20th. They have now dropped six of their last nine after winning … Continue reading

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And on the seventh day He rested…..

And “The Spaceman” and El Tiante played a little golf….. Bill Lee and Luis Tiant While this collection of very special young men played for the state of Florida 7A baseball state championship! After falling behind 3-0 in the top of … Continue reading

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The Steamer, The Dodger of History’s Bullets…..

Last week I wrote about the longest games played at Fenway Park and that brought me back in touch with an old Fenway friend, Bob “Steamer” Stanley, who is a very rare breed. He pitched 13 seasons in the big leagues … Continue reading

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The All Fenway Team, The Third Baseman…..

Today I select the third baseman for my All Fenway team. http://mlb.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/all_fenway_team.jsp A heads up to you newer readers and a reminder to the old guard, I am not selecting a best player at each position, rather I am choosing a … Continue reading

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