All is right with the world: the Cubs cannot hit to save their lives, Milton Bradley is winning ballgames for the Mariners*, and protesters are gathering to fight against the Arizona anti-immigrant law . . . outside of Wrigley Field, where the Arizona Diamondbacks begin a four-game set against the hapless Cubs.
A certain brand of sports fan hates the intersection of sports and politics. Sports, they like to think, should be a realm apart, a sanctuary from the other pressures of American life. Well, bullshit. Sports are a part of American culture, and as such they both reflect and create American identity, and issues that drive our politics are as much a part of baseball as the crack of the bat, over-priced beer, and under-performing free agents.
Meanwhile, today in Baseball History, the Cincinnati Reds had to cross-dress back in 1913
Wearing the uniforms of the White Sox, the Reds lose to the Cubs, 7-2. Cincinnati forgot to pack uniforms and had to don those worn by their opponents’ crosstown rivals.
and in 1999
At the Kingdome, the Mariners set a team scoring record beating the Tigers, 22-6. Half the M’s runs score in the 11-run fifth inning which includes a grand slam hit by center fielder Ken Griffey, Jr
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*Sorry no Live-slogging M’s games lately, been too busy with my actual paying job. . .
There’s the thesis statement. Care to prove your case now?
@3, I couldn’t agree more.
@4 you suck. Hey, wait a minute…that’s uncalled for.
@6 for the I Can’t Win If I Declare The Win EPIC FAIL!
Help me Jesus.
@All questioners of my thesis
Will respond when I have more time. Meanwhile, just remember the following names: Cap Anson, Albert Spalding, Abner Doubleday, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Jack Robinson, Faye Dancer, Bobby Clemente, Andy Messersmith and Barry Bonds.
#8- In the form of a question… Who are the Top 9 steroid abusers in the history of Sport?
Personally I think Faye Dancer is the biggest steroid abuser, but in #8’s list she’s only #4
Ironically enough, most of the Diamondback’s players are Hispanic.