Oct
13
From MLB Fanhouse: In a display of team unity, and deference to Josh Hamilton’s well known past struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, the Texas Rangers celebrated their American League Division Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays with a shower composed of Canada Dry ginger ale rather than the customary one of champagne and …
Aug
09
We got in late last night and decided to grab a nightcap at Rock Bottom which is a brewery across the street from our Cincinnati hotel. Will Carrroll, who some may know from ESPN or Baseball Prospectus, has been along for the ride and joined us. He’s been a great traveling companion for the group …
Jul
11
Bob Sheppard the great Yankee public address announcer has died at the reported age of 99 after a full life filled with much joy. I place a picture of his microphone here as most people didn’t know what Bob looked like–and that was kind of the way he liked it. But you knew that voice. …
Jan
23
Oakland Athletics prospect Grant Desme is trading in his glove for a collar. So says this article.A snip: The A’s prized prospect exited the season with a head-turning presence, accompanied by a bat that produced 31 home runs and a speedy 6-foot-2 frame that stole 40 bases in Class A ball — making him the …
Jan
05
BustedHalo® has begun it’s annual series on those who have passed away this year and Marc D. Adams reflected on Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart beautifully. It was just the beginning of the season… the April dew still lingered on the short blades of grass, the electricity and excitement for a year full of potential filled …
Oct
07
Reggie Jackson is doing a show called October Nights on Sirius Satellite Radio these days and with the dawn of baseball’s post-season, I always think back to baseball stars of the past that I can remember. Reggie is certainly one of them. Growing up in the 70s and 80s there were two men who I …
Oct
05
Here I am with my college buddies Victor (the dope wearing the Phillies shirt and hat) and Kevin. While the Mets had a terrible season, I rather enjoyed their new park, Citi Field, albeit it took them forever to at least make it look somewhat like the homefield for the Mets and not some homage …
Jul
16
I guest columned an item on the Mets Police retiring #8 for Yogi Berra and Gary Carter. Retire #8 on 8/8Two Hall of Famers have worn #8 for the Mets and yet that number has not been retired. It’s not a stretch to think that the Mets could retire #8 for both Gary Carter and …
Jul
08
So I just went to the New Yankee Stadium and have been to the new Citi Field and I make it a point to try to go to a stadium when I get to a Major League City. Here are the ones that I’ve been to. The names are the names of the park when …
Apr
14
Blogging was light yesterday because I attended the Mets Home Opener. Also the first “real” game at Citi Field. Here are some pictures from Opening Day at Citi Field. Thanks to my pal Steve Nadel for offering me the ticket. The Scoreboard Says It All Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza head in for the ceremonial …
Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.Social Widgets powered by AB-WebLog.com.
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