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Father’s Day (Redux 2020)
It’s Father’s Day again, and continuing with what is now an annual tradition, I’m taking this opportunity to share a Father’s-Day-related storytelling podcast I recorded back in 2016. Happy Father’s Day.
Father’s Day (Redux 2019)
As part of my now-annual Father’s Day tradition, I’m re-posting this 2016 podcast episode I recorded. It details the story of my favorite Father’s Day of all time. Even if the Father’s Day theme doesn’t resonate for you, if you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Sports
Tagged 2004 Boston Red Sox, Baseball, Best in the World, Father's Day, Major League Baseball, MLB, Personal, Podcast, Red Sox, Sports, Storytelling
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Father’s Day (Redux 2018)
In what has (apparently) become an annual Father’s Day tradition, I thought I would re-post my 2016 podcast tribute to my late father today. This is the story of my favorite Father’s Day of all time, which, oddly enough, happened … Continue reading
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Tagged 2004 Boston Red Sox, Baseball, Best in the World, Father's Day, Major League Baseball, MLB, Personal, Podcast, Red Sox, Sports, Storytelling
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Father’s Day (Redux)
Hello, old friends! Long time, no write. Since it’s Father’s Day (and I’ve been incredibly delinquent in updating this site in recent months), I’m taking this opportunity to share a storytelling podcast I recorded last year. The topic is my … Continue reading
Father’s Day
Let’s try something a little different, shall we? I thought I would take some time to honor my dad by telling the story of my favorite Father’s Day memory. Instead of writing my usual 2,000-word treatise, I took a different … Continue reading
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Tagged 2004 Boston Red Sox, Baseball, Best in the World, Father's Day, Major League Baseball, MLB, Personal, Podcast, Red Sox, Sports, Storytelling
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Memo to Red Sox: Fire Everyone
Except her: I can’t even comment rationally on this debacle yet. I know this much – Remy got it exactly right following the game. “Inexcusable.” He brought up a great point as well. With somewhat less talent, Boston was hamstrung … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Pictures, Sports
Tagged Baseball, Boston, Collapses, Commentary, Heidi Watney, Jerry Remy, Major League Baseball, MLB, NESN, Red Sox, Sports, Terry Francona, Wet Cardboard Boxes
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PhillieBot to Throw Out First Pitch
I may have mentioned once or twice that we here at the Axis of Ego are celebrating Robot History Month. Well, apparently, so are the Philadelphia Phillies. A robot (brilliantly dubbed “PhillieBot”) will throw out the first pitch at the … Continue reading
MLB.TV for PS3 Somehow Got Even Better
Major League Baseball expanded its MLB.TV service to the Playstation 3 for the first time last year. Rarely does something revolutionize a sports fan experience overnight, but MLB.TV did the trick for me. I’ve been a Major League Baseball fan … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Gaming, Reviews, Sports
Tagged Baseball, Commentary, Fantasy Baseball, Gaming, MLB, MLB.TV, Playstation 3, PS3, Reviews, Roy Halladay, Sports
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Fantasizing About Baseball. Wait, That’s Not Right . . .
The crack of the virtual bat and the sight of pristinely trimmed e-grass can only mean that fantasy baseball season is just a few days away*. I have a checkered fantasy baseball past. While I’ve always had a knack for … Continue reading
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Imbeciles React to Justin Verlander’s Contract Extension
The news last week that local athlete Justin Verlander had signed the most lucrative contract of any pitcher in the history of baseball met with praise and pride in the Central Virginia area. The deal, valued at up to $202 million … Continue reading →