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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 …

28 Up: Jim, Armando, and the state of the umpires’ union
June 5, 2010 – 11:14 AM | 20 Comments
28 Up: Jim, Armando, and the state of the umpires’ union

In the Griffey comments thread, reader Suzanne asked what I thought of Jim Joyce’s perfect-game-ruining call against Armando Galarraga and the Tigers the other night.
I feel for everyone involved. It’s a shame Galarraga lost the …

I’m Here To Talk About The Present
January 12, 2010 – 10:33 AM | 43 Comments
I’m Here To Talk About The Present

This is not what I wanted to hear.
I don’t mean Mark McGwire’s admission that he used PEDs itself.I did in fact want to hear that, no matter how belated, because the discussion needs to move …