Category Archives: baseball

Red Sox 8 – Yankees 2

Posted on April 1, 2013 by susan

Well, one of my Surviving “Paradise” buddies is happy today, opening day of MLB season! The “prick from the northeast” who loves his Red Sox can celebrate his team’s 8 – 2 victory over the ailing Yankees. The Yankees are … Continue reading →

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April 1st, MLB Opening Day!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

MLB opening day! Welcome back the boys of spring, or is it the boys of summer? Oh well, it is April 1st and MLB is back! Yes!! Two very appropriate games are featured today on ESPN, first up Boston Red … Continue reading →

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Dallas Cowboys love Tony Romo!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

The Dallas Cowboys and Tony Romo have reportedly inked a 6 year deal worth 108 million dollars. The Cowboys love Tony Romo! Also, reportedly the San Francisco Giants love Buster Posey! Rumor is he has signed a 8 year/167 million … Continue reading →

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Misc. sports news…

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

Brad Stevens is going to stay as head coach at Butler. Good for him, good for Butler! Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers have reached a deal, to the tune of 7 years/ 180 million. Gee, I hope he can … Continue reading →

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MLB news, NY Yankees suffer another loss

Posted on February 24, 2013 by susan

The New York Yankees suffered yet another loss this past week when Curtis Granderson went down with a fractured right forearm. He was struck by a pitch from J. A. Happ in his first at bat in spring training. Gee, … Continue reading →

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King Felix deal finalized!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

The huge deal between the Seattle Mariners and pitcher Felix Hernandez for 7 years/175 million$$ has been finalized. According to reports, “minor concessions” were made regarding the concern over the elbow issue with his pitching arm. Gee, what a deal!! … Continue reading →

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MLB – pitchers and catchers report to spring training

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

MLB fans rejoice, today is the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training. That means the start of baseball season is just around the corner. Speaking of MLB, there is apparently a hitch in the huge deal for pitching … Continue reading →

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Huge deal

Posted on February 7, 2013 by susan

The Seattle Mariners have signed ace pitcher Felix Hernandez to a 7 year/175 million dollar deal, the largest for a MLB pitcher in history. WOW! Speaking of Seattle, rumor has it that the Sacramento Kings of the NBA will file … Continue reading →

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Say good bye to a “Landmark”

Posted on February 5, 2013 by susan

Say good bye to a “Landmark”. Candlestick Park in lovely San Francisco, CA will be no more after 2013. “The Stick” as it is affectionately known has been the home of the San Francisco Giants and is the current home … Continue reading →

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How about those Braves!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by susan

Blockbuster trade announced involving the Atlanta Braves. They have received Justin Upton (brother of outfielder BJ Upton) and Chris Johnson from Arizona in exchange for pitcher Randall Delgado and Martin Prado (say it ain’t so, hate to see Prado go!) … Continue reading →

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