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Showing posts with label Texas Rangers. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Massive Miami Marlins' - Toronto Blue Jays' Baseball Trade + NHL Lockout

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Headline Topics:  Baseball Trade + NHL Lockout 

1. I wish the Phillies could have somehow gotten in on that Marlin's trade with the Blue Jays. Talk about revitalizing your team in one fell swoop. My gosh!

 It will be interesting to see if that deal impacts what other teams might do this winter, in terms of their targets, now that so many Marlins have become Blue Jays. 

 2. Last week offered hope that the NHL Lockout would end soon. Now, with no apparent progress this week, we are left to wonder if both sides are talking at all. 

 The thought of no hockey season is not pleasant. If we get to January with no resolution, this season could likely be done.
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

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The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Philadelphia Phillies' Offseason Decisions: Trades, Free Agents and Talent Retention

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My new eBook: Readers Who Have No Time for Words is now available on Amazon.com.

These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. Thank you for considering this download.
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Headline Topic:  Phillies 

1. The Phillies have become one of baseball's elite spenders during the past three seasons. 

 This offseason they need to make smart trades and calculated free agent acquisitions. Some might cost them money, while others may not. Their payroll space is more limited than it has been in other years, while their positional needs have never been greater.  

 Then, they also need to retain talent like Darin Ruf. Here is my latest update about on this intriguing 2012 story.

 It's challenging to know exactly what Ruben Amaro will do, because his track record is somewhat quixotic. Based on the baseball calender, we'll soon find out what his true plans are. My hope is that he's able to position the team for short- and long-term contention.
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

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Millions of hits have been recorded for my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. I'm grateful for all of them. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
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The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Philadelphia Phillies To Sign Free Agent Josh Hamilton?

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My new eBook: Readers Who Have No Time for Words is now available on Amazon.com.

These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. Thank you for considering this download.
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Headline Topic:  Phillies 

 1. The Phillies are believed to be interested in Josh Hamilton, but so is everyone else. Amaro isn't willing to give a long-term deal to him. 

 So, in order for this deal to ever happen there will have to be a limited number of teams bidding on his services and at short-term contract lengths. In that scenario, possibly the Phillies would outbid other opponents. 

 Hot stove action is great speculative fun. So, I enjoy analyzing these possibilities and will continue to do so regularly in this spot all fall/winter.
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Classic Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Millions of hits have been recorded for my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. I'm grateful for all of them. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
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The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

World Series Champions + Flyers notes

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World Series - 


The St. Louis Cardinals historic Game 6 victory was followed by an easy defeat of a Texas Rangers team. 


Watching the last few innings, we could see in the eyes of the Rangers' players that they knew they were beat. 


Congrats to the 2011 World Series Champion Cardinals. You have earned and deserve baseball's crown. 


Flyers -

The team plays against the Hurricanes tonight in Philly. 


Things have gone far off course recently. Hopefully, they get back on track soon so that this unit can at least remain steady until Chris Pronger returns to action.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Rescheduled World Series Game 6 + Flyers notes

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World Series - 


The postponed Game 6 brings to mind the classic Phillies two-part clinching World Series Game 5 in 2008. 


Sure, the Rangers and the Cardinals didn't even start their game and then have it suspended. With the rain, it being October and still being in recovery about how 2011 played out for the Phillies - these images come to mind. 


Flyers -

Bryzgalov had his shakiest game of the year last night when the team played the Canadiens. 


He is learning his defense, the team is learning him and we are all learning our new number 1 goalie. It is very early and he has the resume to carry this team very far. 

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Rangers to win World Series tonight, or will Cardinals force 7th game? + Flyers


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World Series - 


In what has developed into an interesting 'Fall Classic', the Texas Rangers find themselves on the verge of their first-ever World Series championship. 


I wonder what the reaction to Tony LaRussa's unusual bullpen moves in Game 5 would have been if they would have been made by any other manager...Say Charlie Manuel. 


While a seventh game would be great, tonight could be the final time baseball is played in 2011.


Flyers -

Meanwhile Bryzgalov will be back in net as the Flyers faced the Canadiens. 


He seemingly has worked out signals with his defensive partners and is ready to go. All part of the normal process of guys getting to know each other. Probably, no big deal. 


Hopefully Chris Pronger's situation continues to improve as well. 

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Baseball's Hidden History + The World Series

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Baseball  - 


If you ever have the chance to read Baseball in the Garden of Eden - The Secret History of the Early Game, please do so. Here is a link to the website.

All fans of the game we know as Base Ball (Baseball) will have their eyes opened by the facts that author John Thorn has researched and presented.


Not a revisionist history of recent days, or even olden days. This book proposes that a game called "Rounders", played in England was the basis for baseball. It openly states that Abner Doubleday did not invent the game, but was presented as its father as a form of fairy tale for domestic audiences. 


There are fascinating photos that show professional integration actually happened in the 1800s, rather then the mid-1900s as has always been taught. 


Albert Spalding, the ballplayer who became a famous sporting goods dealer, is cited as the man who also created the legend of baseball's history in the United States. 


Read more to find out all of the details. 


World Series - 


No matter what anyone thinks, Tony LaRussa is to be credited with creating the wave that his Cardinals are riding to the World Series. 


It's not just that his players are playing well at the right time, as he watches from the dugout. He is working the roster and creating his own reality show that will soon begin its next season against the Texas Rangers. 


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