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My liege: ode to King Felix Hernandez

Posted by olabner on June 26, 2015April 27, 2017 in AL, Fan, Seattle Mariners

Felix, I thought you’d be better. I had a chance to sit in your throne as I wandered the halls of Safeco. Clearly, it was unoccupied. I mean. You were pitching and all. Not well. But. You’ll pitch again. Your…

Wainwright down.

Posted by olabner on April 25, 2015 in NL

He throws curveballs that buckle knees, and stands on the mound when no one else will do. Because he plays in the National League, he stands at the plate every nine batters. And sometimes he smacks a hit into right…

Tom Sawyer, Dodgers ace.

Posted by olabner on March 20, 2015March 22, 2015 in Spring

Zack Greinke tossed a pitch that slipped over the outside corner. He fell toward the plate as he followed through, holding his hand next to his heart. Another called strike, and another comparison with Greg Maddux. But with blonde hair…

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