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Bunting’s Postseason Pool 2015
October 5, 2015 – 4:23 PM | One Comment
Bunting’s Postseason Pool 2015

“Hashtag that time Sarah picked Bartolo!” – Yost.

Bunting’s Postseason Pool
September 28, 2014 – 9:33 AM | No Comment
Bunting’s Postseason Pool

“This is my impression of Buntsy’s 2012 slate. Ow.” – Mr. Jackson.

Heart Attacks
September 29, 2011 – 3:46 PM | 32 Comments
Heart Attacks

Wow. WOW.
I feel bad for Braves and Sox fans, I do. God knows I understand what it’s like to watch a team floundering (although, when you give up hope of contending in, like, the 1800s, …

The Squared Up Podcast, Episode 2: Whither Pelfrey?
January 17, 2011 – 11:00 AM | 6 Comments
The Squared Up Podcast, Episode 2: Whither Pelfrey?

The Squared Up Podcast returns at last! Our first 2011 broadcast features Jill Stempel, a.k.a. “Bean,” who’s responsible for my reversion to Mets fandom. We remain friends despite this. Heh.
Episode 2 is Mets-heavy, and topics …