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First published March 5, 2015. Yeah, ob-la-di ob-la-da life goes on bra La-la how the life goes on Yeah, ob-la-di ob-la-da life goes on
I was going to bombast about something, but then I realized I just didn’t want to be that way as I write this, in
Once upon a time, a former Commissioner of Baseball wrote something quite sage. “…“[Baseball] breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart.
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Read More“…Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game – and do
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Read MoreAny true opera fanatic knows there is a direct coloration to opera and baseball. Today the world is young again. It is a day
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Read MoreThis is how I remember the greatest player in the history of the game. Let’s be honest, Ted Williams is the greatest hitter. But,
Read MoreIs it possible 2014 will go down as the Year of Outrage? So far, 2015 doesn’t seem to be much better. Let’s face it,
Read MoreAfter dozing through The Man Who Came to Dinner, which is, arguably, not only one of the greatest comedies ever made, but may be
Read MoreHenry Aaron, the greatest home run hitter in the history of baseball said it all the other day. The rabid GOP detractors and haters
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Read MoreThis year, the Atlanta Braves have a huge chunk going into the 2014 Hall of Fame. Joe Torre, Hall of Famer, caught for the
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Read MoreI am a kindergarten drop-out. Lately, The Pink Flamingo has been getting question about who I am. You can find a bit of information
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Read MorePicture This: Once upon a time, before The Pink Flamingo was even born, the powers that be in baseball considered signing both Hank Aaron
Read MoreIf you want to know the heart and mind of America, you need to understand Baseball. Take Me Out to the Ballgame! “…Because the
Read MoreBASEBALL IS BACK Before beginning this post, I must mention something. There is a Disturbance in the Force. Tonight I witnessed the Atlanta Braves
Read MoreI was afraid of this. Junior was playing fast and lose with the Braves to get a better deal from Seattle. “…Ken Griffey Jr.
Read MoreAt last there is some good news in the world. First, Glavin has signed a one year contract. THE BIG NEWS It looks like
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Read MoreWhen a pitcher is in his early 40s, coming off major surgery it can go either way. Either he has a renewed burst of
Read MoreThis morning the first thing I found in my in-box was a notice from the Atlanta Braves that tickets for Spring Training would be
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