Humdingers and Head Scratchers

January 6, 2011 by Sam Miller · 1 Comment

Why not start the new year with a jolt? From a man who mixes pot and pancakes, throws his own pitch (the Leephus), and has something to say about everything comes “Baseball Eccentrics.” Read Bill “Spaceman” Lee’s collection of anecdotes and one-liners because: 1. Lee presents his cast of characters as just that, men who […]

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Home Cooking

March 13, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

Chemical additives have played havoc with athletics and our food. Â Cooking at home is a good place to start to combat both concerns. Â Some teams, notably the Braves, emphasize drafting amateurs from close to home in Georgia, then slow cook them into quality professionals in their minor leagues. Â The Nationals could use a little of […]

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