Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Category Archives: sports
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
Category Archives: sports
Is anyone clean?
Today’s news about Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension from MLB, brings another dark cloud to the era of baseball that I have grown up in. Since the Mitchell Report and news that A-Rod was dirty, there have been whispers about ManRam and whether he was truly a “pure hitter.” His lazy attitude in the field threw…
Opening day
While the calendar may have told us that March 19th was the first day of spring, Americans typically associate the start of spring with the first crack of the bat. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight, spring will officially be upon us with the first pitch of tonight’s season opener with the Phillies and Braves. There are…
A silver lining from the WBC
While the World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a showcase of the best players in the world competing for their countries, the tournament is lacking in drawing power. Whether it’s players pulling out, or pulling up lame fans of their local nine either don’t have their players in the fight or hold their collective…
What will this cost me?
In the business of baseball, it is important for teams to make as much money that they can. Whether it be merchandising, TV contracts or tickets, the objective is to turn a profit. When a team has attendance issues, they may install a flexible pricing platform where they raise prices for rivals and appealing opponents…
When marketing meets a sports mag
There was a time not so long ago that Sports Illustrated was known for putting curses on its cover boys, Life of Riley and a swimsuit issue. However after Riley jumped ship, there was no reason to read the back page and the cover jinx seemed to fade away (here and here). While the magazine…
Boys will be boys ~ A tale larger than Texas
When you start reading a book, you often want to get off on the right foot. However when the book opens with Michael Irvin stabbing someone in the throat, you know you are in for a wild ride. Growing up, I remember the Dallas Cowboys winning three championships in the 90’s. However, I really don’t…
Big winner on Super Sunday
Ahh finally back after having no home access to the computer due to a nasty little virus for a week. It was like the cat from that old schoolyard song…you know it came back the very next day. Well what a week it’s been. I am sure by now everyone is done with their Super…
