Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

I’m sorry Ryan Braun, but no player who has appealed a positive test has ever had their case overturned. Things aren’t looking good for you, your reputation, and, depending on what and how much you took, the size of your testicles. I’m not saying you did it, but just...
Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

Bleacher Report Blow Back

Yesterday I posted this article on Bleacher Report. I stand by it. It got it’s far share of strong responses, both for and against, but some folks took the time to email me about it. Here is one: Dick, I just read your article on the Pujols deal.  You say...
Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

The Xylo Diaries. Good With Children

I walk the dog up Elm Street in hopes that we’ll pass this one house where this Boxer named Oscar lives. Oscar is a little fat, but that just means there is more of him to love since he’s a real people dog, friendly as a pedophile with kids, and just plain happy to be...
Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

Big Signs VS Team Chemistry

During this time of the year, all the speculation is on top tier talent. People call it building a better team, but I find putting it in those terms rather oxymoronic since one person does not a team make. Big names get signed and then the math nerds start cranking...
Ryan Braun, And Why It Wont Matter In a Year.

The Xylo Diaries. Wake Up Call

My wife rolls over and whacks me on the arm. She doesn’t have to hit me, I’m already awake. I have been for the last couple hours now; just lying there while the sleep depravation headache sets in on my temples. “Go let him out,” she says. “You go let him out,” I...