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Tag Archives: Baseball
Baseball Is Finally Back!
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged Baseball, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Opening Day, Sarcasm, satire, Sports, Yankees Twitter
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Judge And Executioner
“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
Bronx Bombs Away
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
Posted in Humor, Poetry
Tagged Aaron Judge, Baby Bombers, Baseball, Bronx Bombers, home runs, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, poem, sarcasm, satire
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Baseball Season Is Coming!
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged Baseball, coping skills, February, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, sarcasm, satire, spring training, surviving winter
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All Rise For The Rookie HR King!
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
Posted in Humor
Tagged Aaron Judge, All Rise, Baseball, home runs, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, rookie home run record, sarcasm, satire
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Dr Lucifer McCaringpants
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
Posted in Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Baseball, first day of spring, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, short story, Spring, The Devil
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Forever Married To The Yankees
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
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged 1996 World Series, Baseball, divorce, Humor, memories, Modern Philosopher, New York Yankees, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, wedding anniversary
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Monday Morning Coffee Club: MLB Trade Deadline 2016
The MLB Trade Deadline has passed, Modern Philosophers, so I can finally sit down, relax, and write my Coffee Club Post. Sure, it’s late again, but this was no normal Monday. The Trade Deadline is a very exciting time for … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Andrew Miller, Baseball, Carlos Beltran, Humor, MLB, Modern Philosopher, Monday, sarcasm, satire, trade deadline, Yankees
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Dad: My Angel on the Basepaths
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
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Baseball, Brooklyn, childhood memories, Dad, family, Father's Day, Humor, Little League, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire
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Monday Morning Coffee Club: 4/4/16
Happy Opening Day, Modern Philosophers! Sure, yesterday was technically Opening Day since some baseball games were played, but the Yankees do not start the season until today. That makes today Opening Day, as everything revolves around my beloved Bronx Bombers! … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Baseball, cliffhanger, coffee, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Monday, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, The Walking Dead, Yankees
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