Monthly Archives: November 2010

Video: Cleveland Indians Bring ‘Snow Days’ to Progressive Field

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Dean

 The Cleveland Indians have created a first-of-its-kind winter wonderland at Progressive Field. Friday kicked-off “Snopening Day” as the Indians transformed the normally dormant stadium into a land complete with a 10-lane snow tubing hill on top of the bleachers (aka The Batterhorn); a 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Video: Will the Minnesota Twins Hear Japanese Hitting Sensation Tsuysoshi Nishioka Hitting March at Target Field?

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Dean

The Minnesota Twins won the bidding for Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka on Friday.  The Twins have 30 days to come to terms with the 26-year-old shortstop, who hit .346 last season with the Chiba Lotte Marines to win the Nippon Professional Baseball batting crown. … Continue reading →

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Video: Minnesota Twins Carl Pavano Leads Traditional ‘Let’s Play Hockey!” at Minnesota Wild Game

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Dean

I was at Saturday night’s New York Rangers v Minnesota Wild game and, lo and behold, who shows up, but Mr. Mustache himself, Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano to lead the traditional “Let’s Play Hockey!”. One of my buds said, “NOW you can include … Continue reading →

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2010 Baseball Memories: Cubs Carlos Zambrano Meltdown During White Sox Series – Video

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dean

This past June, the Chicago Crosstown Rivalry took a new turn when Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano launched a dugout tirade against teammate Derrek Lee after the first inning during the opener against the Chicago White Sox. Zambrano had to be separated from teammate … Continue reading →

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2010 Baseball Memories: Fordham Shortstop Flips Over Catcher – Amazing Video

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Dean

Fordham Rams shortstop Brian Kownacki makes an unbelievable and successful leap turned handspring over Iona Gaels catcher James Beck in April. The amazing air play was a critical part of a nine-run rally in the eighth inning that helped Fordham overcome an early … Continue reading →

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2010 MLB Highlight: ESPN Ad – Red Sox Clay Buchholz Tries to Get Yankees Nick Swisher to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Dean

To promote the first Sunday night baseball game of the 2010 season, ESPN created a pretty funny ad, where Boston Red Sox righty Clay Buchholz and actor Adam Scott try to get New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher to sing “Sweet Caroline.”

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2010 Baseball Memories: Video – St. Louis Cardinals & Cincinnati Reds Fight

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Dean

On August 10, 2010, when the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds were battling out for first place in Cincinnati, a brawl broke out – or was it a hockey game? (The video begins with Cardinals ace Chris Carptenter’s interview … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins Announce Improvements + More Heat at Target Field

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Dean

The “best stadium experience” is about to get better. According to ESPN – The Magazine, Target Field ranked #1 in terms that category during its inaugural season. Fortunately, for the fans, the Twins don’t plan on resting on their laurels. The biggest addition … Continue reading →

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Music Video: Brian Wilson ‘I Wanna Rage Right Now’; Locker Room Scenes + Lincecum Whipping Hair! Hilarious!

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dean

Here is a hilarious music video set to San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson “I Wanna Rage Right Now” (Rob-E Remix). Includes Tim Lincecum whipping his champagne drenched hair and other locker room dancing scenes. Too damn funny! You can download the … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees Contact Cliff Lee’s Agent

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dean

The New York Yankees called Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee’s agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the market, a baseball … Continue reading →

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Paparazzi Video: Brian Wilson ‘Party Never Ends’

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Dean

You know you’ve really made it when TMZ is stalking you! Welcome to the world of paparazzi, Brian Wilson. The San Francisco Giants closer is making mainstream inroads. I wonder if The Machine will reappear soon?

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2010 Baseball Memories – Video: Phillies Fan Tased After Running onto Field

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Dean

On May 3, during the Philadelphia Phillies v. St. Louis Cardinals game at Citizens Bank Park, a rally-towel waving  fan runs into the outfield, avoiding security until getting tased. Raul Ibanez ducks in deep left and Ryan Howard covers his … Continue reading →

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Catholic Nuns Sell Honus Wagner Baseball Card for $262,000

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dean

                                 A cool feelgood story: As soon as Doug Walton heard about a rare Honus Wagner baseball card that had been bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns, he told himself he had to have it. So Walton put in … Continue reading →

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SF Giants Closer Brian Wilson Interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Video

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dean

Here’s Brian Wilson’s first sit down interview Thursday night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The guy’s a natural. Can’t wait until he hits the broadcast booth!

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San Francisco Giants Brian Wilson: “I Want to RAGE Right Now!”

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dean

The always quote worthy Brian Wilson during an interview after getting the World Series winning save.

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