While it was a great time at The Ballpark, the videos are still a work in progress as I want to edit a few things. In the meantime, here's a clip.
Perception is reality, the saying goes. Modern players can never transcend time, athletes only care about the money and the fan is never wrong. Yet, all you need to do is dig a little deeper to find the truth. As a freelance sportswriter, my job is to give the audience a story around what just happened. As a consumer, I expect that sports will always provide more than I bargained for. As a fan, my hopes are to be enlightened by more than points. Welcome to the mind of a sports scribe.
Showing posts with label Chicago White Sox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago White Sox. Show all posts
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
T! (II)
Video will come tomorrow because I'm not in the mood to fight with it tonight. In the meantime, here's a slideshow of Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Many thanks to 'D-cubed' for the company.
You'll notice an old school feel to this park. This is because it was modeled to incorporate several aspects of older ballparks.
Oh, and guess who was one of several people responsible to put this park together?
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You'll notice an old school feel to this park. This is because it was modeled to incorporate several aspects of older ballparks.
Oh, and guess who was one of several people responsible to put this park together?
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Timely
This is the greatest time of year for anyone that calls her or himself a sports fan. If you have a short attention span (with all due respect to those who suffer from any attention disorder), you'll be attached to your remote.
Your significant other or your children... not so much.
Because these two weeks (not to mention the past eight days) are sheer sports insanity, Scribe is found three pieces on 'the Internets' that are somewhat timely.
NFL: Prior to last year's NFL Draft, Len Pasquerelli (ESPN.com) wrote a interesting piece about the veteran players that lose their jobs as a result of the influx of rookies.
NBA: The new campaign for the NBA Playoffs inspired Time Magazine's recent cover. Does this speak more about the historic mess that is the Presidential race or the brilliance of the league's advertisements? For Scribe, the latter works.
MLB: Just as Scribe was searching for something related to the auspicious start by the Detroit Tigers - a team projected by some to represent the American League in the World Series - another ESPN piece surfaces. This comes from The Magazine and it speaks about a different sort of baseball feud that does not involve curses, buried jerseys and bleacher bums (no disrespect towards y'all Marlins and Rays fans). As if the Tigers and Chicago White Sox don't already have enough to fight about.
Your significant other or your children... not so much.
Because these two weeks (not to mention the past eight days) are sheer sports insanity, Scribe is found three pieces on 'the Internets' that are somewhat timely.
NFL: Prior to last year's NFL Draft, Len Pasquerelli (ESPN.com) wrote a interesting piece about the veteran players that lose their jobs as a result of the influx of rookies.
NBA: The new campaign for the NBA Playoffs inspired Time Magazine's recent cover. Does this speak more about the historic mess that is the Presidential race or the brilliance of the league's advertisements? For Scribe, the latter works.
MLB: Just as Scribe was searching for something related to the auspicious start by the Detroit Tigers - a team projected by some to represent the American League in the World Series - another ESPN piece surfaces. This comes from The Magazine and it speaks about a different sort of baseball feud that does not involve curses, buried jerseys and bleacher bums (no disrespect towards y'all Marlins and Rays fans). As if the Tigers and Chicago White Sox don't already have enough to fight about.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Variety
Yes, pitchers and catchers voluntarily report in a few days. Yet, as baseball fans gear to come out of hibernation (those who don't watch basketball, hockey, golf or tennis), there is another year of change to prepare for.
There have been six different champions since 2000 and only one franchise to have claimed two titles. That said, Scribe wants to start a little dialogue about any or all of the teams that have participated in the World Series this decade. Some were appreciated for the moment rather than the play. Some got no respect. Some were flat out dominant and some left you wondering how they got there. Please share thoughts (agreements, disagreements, additions, randomness other than 'rulez' or 'sux) and questions.
There have been six different champions since 2000 and only one franchise to have claimed two titles. That said, Scribe wants to start a little dialogue about any or all of the teams that have participated in the World Series this decade. Some were appreciated for the moment rather than the play. Some got no respect. Some were flat out dominant and some left you wondering how they got there. Please share thoughts (agreements, disagreements, additions, randomness other than 'rulez' or 'sux) and questions.
2001
Arizona - Buck Showalter is the unluckiest man in baseball.
New York - Who could Yankee fans blame? Anyone?
2002
Anaheim - You can thank the Angels for those annoying thundersticks.
San Francisco - Uh... what about Barry Bonds' playoff failures? Say what you will about the man, but .471, four homers, six RBI and thirteen walks in the World Series is nothing to completely dismiss.
2003
Florida - Strike zone, meet Josh Beckett.
New York - See 2001.
2004
Boston - The beginning of the sports apocalypse, right, America?
St. Louis - They played in one of the most underrated NLCS in history, but the juggernaut above couldn't be slayed by Phat Albert alone.
2005
Chicago - The most unappreciated champion in all of sports this decade (ask the '95 Atlanta Braves).
Houston - This still amazes me, yet, it's hard to think it's some sophisticated plot of discrimnation.
2006
St. Louis - Yadier Molina should have been NLCS and World Series MVP
Arizona - Buck Showalter is the unluckiest man in baseball.
New York - Who could Yankee fans blame? Anyone?
2002
Anaheim - You can thank the Angels for those annoying thundersticks.
San Francisco - Uh... what about Barry Bonds' playoff failures? Say what you will about the man, but .471, four homers, six RBI and thirteen walks in the World Series is nothing to completely dismiss.
2003
Florida - Strike zone, meet Josh Beckett.
New York - See 2001.
2004
Boston - The beginning of the sports apocalypse, right, America?
St. Louis - They played in one of the most underrated NLCS in history, but the juggernaut above couldn't be slayed by Phat Albert alone.
2005
Chicago - The most unappreciated champion in all of sports this decade (ask the '95 Atlanta Braves).
Houston - This still amazes me, yet, it's hard to think it's some sophisticated plot of discrimnation.
2006
St. Louis - Yadier Molina should have been NLCS and World Series MVP
Detroit - PFP (pitcher's fielding practice).
2007
Boston - I'm disappointed in Jonathan Papelbon. His Irish jig at the parade needed some oomph... maybe more celebratory booze... something!
Colorado - Eight day layoff killed them and even the Red Sox knew it.
2007
Boston - I'm disappointed in Jonathan Papelbon. His Irish jig at the parade needed some oomph... maybe more celebratory booze... something!
Colorado - Eight day layoff killed them and even the Red Sox knew it.
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