Are the ‘Experts’ Usually Right?

Now, back to my title about the ‘experts’ and the MLB Networks “30 Teams in 30 Days.” In the American League East, you have some very strong teams-possibly the strongest in baseball. The experts are saying that either the Yankees or Boston will win the Division and the other team will be the ‘wild card.’ [...]

Are the ‘Experts’ Usually Right?

…continue to find ways to disappoint their fans. Yes, the Cubs have had some exciting times; some ‘almost’ some ‘getting close’ some ‘looks promising’ – all with the same results. You might say the ‘conditions’ just haven’t been right although I’m not sure just what those conditions need to be. Let’s see, there have been [...]

Are the ‘Experts’ Usually Right?

On the MLB Network, I was watching “30 Teams in 30 Days” both with interest and amusement. Having switched my ‘team of choice’ from the Chicago Cubs to the Tampa Bay Rays for a number of reasons that I won’t go into now…(well, maybe I will.) I know some of you are going to say [...]

Rays Crawford Focused on Playing

The Tampa Bay Rays left fielder, Carl Crawford, is in the sixth year of a six year contract. We all know what that means…money talks ahead. Most ballplayers (or any athlete for that matter) just want to play. For sure, money is very important to any player, but playing still comes first. So this part [...]

A Week into Spring Training

Well, here we are a week into spring training already, and hopes are running high. Players are getting into shape-some trying to make their first major league team, some older players trying to stay on a team, and some veterans just going through the motions. The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a good start [...]

Who Will Make it to World Series?

With all the hope and promise of a new season, just who will make it all the way to the World Series? On paper, there are several good prospects-but ‘on paper’ doesn’t mean you’re going to make it to the Series. It doesn’t even mean you are going to make the playoffs. So, just how [...]

Spring Training Up and Running

Here it is early in March of 2010 (it STILL feels like winter) and spring training is once again up and running. Hopes are high for many major leaguers (and would be major leaguers), not to mention baseball fans all over America. There seems to always be a lot of promise at the beginning of [...]

Rays Price Ready for 2010

This spring is different for the Tampa Bay Rays David Price. Last spring he started in Triple A baseball which seemed like a slap in the face to him after being called up late in 2008 to pitch to Boston in the ALCS, and then the World Series. It was tough for him to go [...]

History of Softball-(Part 7)

Sixteen inch softball has spread to other states, but remains most popular in the Chicago area. Numerous leagues and teams have sprung up and it is even a “letter sport” in Chicago high schools. With more kids and youngsters playing the game, its popularity will go on for years to come.
 
One of the really [...]

History of Softball-(Part 4)

Meanwhile, back in Chicago where softball began, it was getting even more popular. It was still played often indoors at armories. Also, outdoor softball in the city had need of a ball that wouldn’t go so far when it was hit with a baseball bat. It was played on playgrounds and small fields, so a [...]

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