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Sorry, or, is it too late now to talk trade clause? (Pujols Lament)

Posted by olabner on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 in Videos

Yes! Another video! https://youtu.be/wDP0hI8coFY by

On the eve of 32.

Posted by olabner on January 15, 2016April 27, 2017 in Fan

On this day I complete my 31st year, as Lord Byron might’ve said. Of course, he lived to 36 and not much longer. And I don’t know if he ever played a game of rounders. If thou regrett’st thy youth,…

Before He Cheats (PEDs)

Posted by olabner on January 11, 2016April 27, 2017 in Ethics, Videos

Check it out! A second video, this one inspired by steroid use AND Carrie Underwood’s hit tale of revenge! Share it! Text: Right now, he’s probably buying some high-dollar ‘roids Outlawed by the M-L-B Right now, he’s probably taking pills…

John Mozeliak is my GM; I shall not want.

Posted by olabner on January 6, 2016April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Videos

My first video ever! by

Ballplayer’s Lament

Posted by olabner on January 4, 2016April 2, 2017 in Minors

He crossed his arms, resting his head against the windowpane. Somewhere near Toledo he opened up, pins pricking his wrists as if someone carried a grudge against him. He worked with his hands, carrying swaths of leather sewn together into…

Be it Resolved

Posted by olabner on January 1, 2016April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, Spring, St. Louis Cardinals

Pitchers and catchers report in six weeks or so. My head is full of Christmas lights and resolutions, like: I will continue to trust in John Mozeliak, though the narrow path is uncertain. If Chicago wins a World Series, I…

Pete Rose: if I were you.

Posted by olabner on December 14, 2015December 14, 2015 in Ethics

Oh Pete Rose: Who can say whether I’d gamble on my own games if I could. I know I shouldn’t. I might do it anyway. Maybe I’d resign myself to sitting in a folding chair behind a conference table, signing…

Rhymes with Bat Flip: an Ode to Joy.

Posted by olabner on October 17, 2015April 27, 2017 in Fan

When a fellow hits a home run, he doesn’t need to watch it fly. He does not need to smirk, and toss his bat into the sky. Doesn’t he know that his next wish will likely be denied? For the…

Cardinals Wept.

Posted by olabner on October 14, 2015April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, NL, Playoffs, St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis players walked toward their plane, heads down, ties around their necks. Losing is not mysterious. They did it to themselves, kicking the ball around the infield in Game 2. Their sick pitcher afflicted swaths of the Midwest with…

A Brief Word on Chase Utley, The Leg-Breaker

Posted by olabner on October 13, 2015April 27, 2017 in Ethics, NL, Rules

There is no need to be melodramatic, for Ruben Tejada was already that, leaning on his cane while waving to Met fans before Game 3. He’d tossed his crutches after just a couple of days. Remarkable. He resembled the Penguin…

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