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The 2009 RSBS World Series of Metaphors (Game 1)
The 2009 RSBS World Series of Metaphors (Game 1)
In this epic best of three game battle of metaphors -- mixed, extended, absolute and beyond -- Jeff and Allen pair wits and leave it to YOU, the dear reader, to decide the champion (based on the quality of the metaphor, not the person because Jeff would destroy Al in a popularity contest). The ...
Phillies Hope To End 364-Day World Series Drought
Phillies Hope To End 364-Day World Series Drought
theonion.com — October 29, 2009 | Onion Sports PHILADELPHIA—The last time the Philadelphia Phillies brought a World Series title... back to the City of Brotherly Love, the nation's financial sector was in complete ruin, the cost of a gallon of milk was only $2.74, ... (more) Phillies Hope To End 364-Day World Series Drought
Sure, Ryan Howard's pretty good...
espn.go.com — Ryan Howard is pretty good. I mean, he's no Shin-Soo Choo. But pretty good, for sure. You... probably think I'm just some snot-nosed blogger trying to m... (more) Sure, Ryan Howard's pretty good...
Is Ryan Howard really that bad versus LHP?
insidethebook.com — Many people, including some analysts, have suggested that Howard should be platooned.  And that the Phillies might... be in trouble in the WS because the Yankees are going to throw 4 or 5 lefties in 7 games.  I think that the conventional ... (more) Is Ryan Howard really that bad versus LHP?
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