Tag Archives: Baseball

The Passive Aggressive Salami on Rye

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Austin

“You are surprisingly quiet this morning,” Holly observed with more than a little snark in her tone before taking a long sip of her coffee. It was an overcast morning in Maine.  The best friends had managed to find a … Continue reading →

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Baseball Is Finally Back!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Austin

After months of bleakness and depression, during which I was out of work, cut off from the rest of the world, and fearing that I was going to become yet another victim of the pandemic that has been spreading unencumbered … Continue reading →

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Judge And Executioner

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Austin

“Happy Sunday!” The Devil declared excitedly as he entered the living room of The House on the Hill.  “I brought Snapple.” To prove his point, Lucifer held up the case of Snapple.  As always, he was well dressed in an … Continue reading →

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Bronx Bombs Away

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Austin

The Bronx Has come under Heavy fire, But the only ones Complaining Are the Opposing teams And their fans. The Bronx Bombers Are back, Terrorizing pitchers, By sending baseballs Soaring deep into The sleepless Spring night. My beloved Yankees Might … Continue reading →

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Baseball Season Is Coming!

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Austin

It snowed again today, Modern Philosophers, which should come as absolutely no surprise since this blog is coming to you live from Winter in Maine, where the snow never stops. I had the day off, but I did not allow … Continue reading →

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All Rise For The Rookie HR King!

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Austin

It’s not easy being a Yankees fan in the heart of Red Sox Nation, Modern Philosophers, but it definitely is fun! I live and die with my beloved Yankees, and when I’m not watching them on TV, I’m following the … Continue reading →

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Dr Lucifer McCaringpants

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Austin

The sound of a baseball smacking against the leather of a glove is unmistakable and brings a huge smile to my face. The Devil, however, is fairly indifferent to it. “Why exactly are we outside having a catch when it’s … Continue reading →

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Forever Married To The Yankees

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Austin

I was very excited to watch the Yankees game today, Modern Philosophers, for several reason. First, I needed a distraction to keep my mind from wandering again to what this vacation was originally supposed to be. Second, the Yankees called … Continue reading →

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Dad: My Angel on the Basepaths

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Austin

Since it’s Father’s Day, Modern Philosophers, I thought I’d share one of my favorite stories about my Dad. I was never very good at baseball, but I was very enthusiastic about playing it.  I was a devoted fan of the … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s First Pitch

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Austin

“I am so thrilled that it’s Opening Day!” The Devil announced as he marched into the living room with a platter of his infamous Hellfire Wings. He was appropriately dressed in an impeccably tailored pinstripe suit.  The House on the … Continue reading →

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