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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…

Taveras: a year later

Posted by olabner on May 31, 2015April 27, 2017 in Grief, NL, St. Louis Cardinals

A year ago, he’d played his first major league game. He hit a home run. The fans yelled for more. He took off his helmet, and waved. He smiled. He would do it again: line a pitch over the 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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