Hairy-chested Guys and Deadbeat Dads

July 14, 2013 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

The Washington Nationals ship of state was supposed to be sailing for glory. Instead, at the All-Star break it limped into Washington Harbor, their sails in tatters after a trip to Philadelphia and Miami that saw them lose three of four to the Phillies and two of three to the Marlins. The Nats scored 19 […]

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The Bull-Moose Juju

April 25, 2013 by Ted Leavengood · 2 Comments

As the first month of the baseball season drew to a close in 2012, the Gio Gonzalez trade looked like an inspiration. Stephen Strasburg was back and the Nationals had the best pitching in the National League. Davey Johnson was looking for offense and summoned Bryce Harper. Everything Mike Rizzo touched in 2012 turned to […]

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Bottoming Out in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

September 2, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

They should bottle Showalter’s elixir and sell it outside Camden Yarks. Â The Baltimore Orioles are showing signs of life in response to their new manager’s tonic after flat-lining for more than half of the 2010 season. The Orioles’ record since Showalter stepped into the dugout is 17 – 10. Â That is a .630 winning percentage […]

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