Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014
Baseball Dream Theatre X
A visit to Livan Hernandez's mansion then leads (somehow) to a meeting of the world's best scientific minds, who have been tasked with solving the mystery of Hanjin, the baffling next step in human evolution.
Hanjin, a Korean-American youth, is stuck in what appears to be in a state of frozen timespace, eighteen inches above the concourse of AT&T Park, right behind home plate. Nobody knows what is causing him to levitate off the ground. Nobody knows why his arms are raised up or why his fists are emitting an unnatural white light.
Can this assembly of geniuses--and their unlikely addition--solve this mystery? Or will they be overcome by the problems they face as their arrogant personalities collide?
Also, I think I might be reading too many X-Men comic books.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
OSitF 10/4/14-10/5/14 Weekend Highlights
First up, the event I attended:
The game was awesome as well:
Meanwhile, this was happening in Austin:
The game was awesome as well:
Meanwhile, this was happening in Austin:
Sunday, October 5, 2014
The first college football game I saw this season
WAS EPIC! Air Force beat Navy 30-21, and I had a great view of the action:
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Why am I a Rockies fan? (repost)
Note: the following is a reproduction of my fan post that was featured on Purple Row.
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Why am I a Rockies fan? Lately, I have honestly been asking myself that question.
This should be a post about all the good Rockies memories I have.
This should be a post about when I attended the first Rockies game in Denver, when EY hit that leadoff home run.
This should be a post about when I attended the first game at Coors Field, when Bichette hit that walkoff home run.
This should be a post about when I attended the All Star festivities in 1998.
This should be a post about how I was in the Rockies Rookies Fan Club. Or about how I have previously been a season ticket holder. Or about how my family has a brick at Coors Field. Or about the
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Why am I a Rockies fan? Lately, I have honestly been asking myself that question.
This should be a post about all the good Rockies memories I have.
This should be a post about when I attended the first Rockies game in Denver, when EY hit that leadoff home run.
This should be a post about when I attended the first game at Coors Field, when Bichette hit that walkoff home run.
This should be a post about when I attended the All Star festivities in 1998.
This should be a post about how I was in the Rockies Rookies Fan Club. Or about how I have previously been a season ticket holder. Or about how my family has a brick at Coors Field. Or about the
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
gang aft agley
Dear Milwaukee @Brewers, my fantasy baseball team knows how you feel.
— OSITF (@OSITF_blog) September 26, 2014Sunday, September 28, 2014
Congratulations Bizarro Royals
Bizarro Royals is champion of the 2014 Percell Fantasy Baseball League.
For most of the second half of the season, yours truly was in first place, but with about three weeks left to play, Bizarro charged into first and held it fast until he had secured his second ever PFBL title.
To the other PFBL managers, thanks for a fun and well-played fantasy baseball season, and congrats again to the Bizarro Royals!
Absent any scoring corrections, the final 2014 PFBL standings are as follows:
For most of the second half of the season, yours truly was in first place, but with about three weeks left to play, Bizarro charged into first and held it fast until he had secured his second ever PFBL title.
To the other PFBL managers, thanks for a fun and well-played fantasy baseball season, and congrats again to the Bizarro Royals!
Absent any scoring corrections, the final 2014 PFBL standings are as follows:
Saturday, September 27, 2014
A blessing in disguise?
Hallelujah! Colorado Springs Sky Sox finally free of the clueless tyranny of the Colorado Rockies: http://t.co/P5PXMP9r9m
— david ramsey (@davidlukeramsey) September 19, 2014Friday, September 26, 2014
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
PFBL Standings 9/16/14
After my lead was trimmed to 0.67 of a point yesterday, I now have a bit more breathing room.
Monday, September 15, 2014
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Bogeys in the outfield...
Minor league team turning field into mini golf course http://t.co/6tBFNuwThm pic.twitter.com/M2lNnZNRr1
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) September 5, 2014Thursday, September 11, 2014
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
WEAR SUNSCREEN, PEOPLE!!!
Or more clothing PLEASE!
ENHANCE!
Fan getting REAL comfortable at today's #Nationals/#Dodgers game. http://t.co/FcTxrZ1uSZ pic.twitter.com/WYmI6eCUMo
— SideLeague (@SideLeague) September 3, 2014ENHANCE!
Friday, September 5, 2014
Taking a friend to the ballpark goes digital...
When u cant afford rays tickets pic.twitter.com/jKFE1wdpdu
— Matt Koval (@Mkoval45) September 4, 2014Thursday, September 4, 2014
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Spider-Man visits the Blue Jays again!
When was the first time Spidey visited the Rogers Centre? Back in 1991, when it was still called the Sky Dome:
Sunday, August 31, 2014
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Friday, August 29, 2014
PDP gives OSITF a shout out!
Wednesday's edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast was another awesome installment from Tyler and Anthony, but this week's episode was particularly special, as OSITF--this very blog that you are reading at this moment--received a shout out:
Discover Sports Internet Radio with Purple Dinosaur Podcast on BlogTalkRadio with Purple Dinosaur Podcast on BlogTalkRadio
The Purple Dinosaur Podcast airs every Wednesday, and previous episodes (highly recommended) can be found on Purple Row.
Discover Sports Internet Radio with Purple Dinosaur Podcast on BlogTalkRadio with Purple Dinosaur Podcast on BlogTalkRadio
The Purple Dinosaur Podcast airs every Wednesday, and previous episodes (highly recommended) can be found on Purple Row.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
PFBL Standings 8/26/14
The 'cakes had a big day yesterday and now are in a position to finish on the podium:
Monday, August 25, 2014
Going too far for a souvenir...
Using The Force for evil. http://t.co/2Ur6qcL8d2
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) August 22, 2014Sunday, August 24, 2014
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Saturday, August 16, 2014
Book Review: Where the Wind Leads
This is an epic family journey which rivals that of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!
This book needs to be made into a movie.
This gripping events in Where the Wind Leads, by Vinh Chung with Tim Downs, are proof that God's mercy, grace, and love cannot be defeated by even the worst and most inhumane crimes committed by wicked men.
The Chung family was once a destitute group of ethnic Chinese living in Vietnam. Through their strength of determination, they built a vast business empire from nothing. Then they lost everything again. A hostile communist government deprived them of their wealth, property, and livelihood. In 1979, as conflict between Vietnam and China was escalating, adversity against Chinese families like the Chungs grew exponentially. It was at this time that the Chung family decided to leave Vietnam and what little belongings they had been able to keep.
They took to the sea, where they encountered hunger, dehydration, betrayal, and even bloodthirsty pirates.
They took to the sea, where the slightest breeze could mean the difference between rescue and ruin.
Beyond the harrowing experience adrift on open water, this book chronicles how a refugee family faced a bewildering new culture, the constant strain of poverty, and the ugly reality of racism. There's even a charming love story as well.
I cannot give this book higher recommendation. Its excellent writing is sure to educate, thrill, and inspire.
This book needs to be made into a movie.
This gripping events in Where the Wind Leads, by Vinh Chung with Tim Downs, are proof that God's mercy, grace, and love cannot be defeated by even the worst and most inhumane crimes committed by wicked men.
The Chung family was once a destitute group of ethnic Chinese living in Vietnam. Through their strength of determination, they built a vast business empire from nothing. Then they lost everything again. A hostile communist government deprived them of their wealth, property, and livelihood. In 1979, as conflict between Vietnam and China was escalating, adversity against Chinese families like the Chungs grew exponentially. It was at this time that the Chung family decided to leave Vietnam and what little belongings they had been able to keep.
They took to the sea, where they encountered hunger, dehydration, betrayal, and even bloodthirsty pirates.
They took to the sea, where the slightest breeze could mean the difference between rescue and ruin.
Beyond the harrowing experience adrift on open water, this book chronicles how a refugee family faced a bewildering new culture, the constant strain of poverty, and the ugly reality of racism. There's even a charming love story as well.
I cannot give this book higher recommendation. Its excellent writing is sure to educate, thrill, and inspire.
Friday, August 15, 2014
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Friday, August 8, 2014
POWER RANKINGS - 8/8/14
Below are my 2014 power rankings of fast food breakfast, updated through end of play yesterday:
Thursday, August 7, 2014
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A bullseyed womp rat in the MiLB...
The @QCRiverBandits' game was briefly delayed today when an opossum took the field. Seriously. Photo: @QCBanditPhotog pic.twitter.com/rBlgFnZ8ih
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) July 31, 2014Thursday, July 31, 2014
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Staying alive!
Brett Gardner racked up 13 points against Yu Darvish, but that still didn't stop Yu from racking up 22 points himself!
Monday, July 28, 2014
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Scariest Chihuahua face ever.
Now this is what @MiLB is all about... Check out our newest jerseys! @UniWatch @bensbiz >>>http://t.co/Ex4Xs85x9r pic.twitter.com/PFW27wLGQY
— El Paso Chihuahuas (@epchihuahuas) July 16, 2014Thursday, July 17, 2014
Pioneer Skies 1st half MVP is Batman
You heard me! Batman:
Seriously, that's my 1st half MVP, narrowly edging out Edwin Encarnación. He takes the award, as he leads all of baseball with the most of these:
Seriously, that's my 1st half MVP, narrowly edging out Edwin Encarnación. He takes the award, as he leads all of baseball with the most of these:
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Announcing the Left Outs Most Valuable Player of the first "half"
While Joey Bats and Nellie Cruuuuuuuuuz get honorable mention for oustanding contributions in the outfield, it is this guy
Well a five year more mature version in any case. Seen hitting here in file footage from 2009.
Truly outstanding overall, but considering he leads the next closest shortstop by a whopping 67 PFBL points, Tulo is an easy choice!
Well a five year more mature version in any case. Seen hitting here in file footage from 2009.
Truly outstanding overall, but considering he leads the next closest shortstop by a whopping 67 PFBL points, Tulo is an easy choice!
Monday, July 14, 2014
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Drawing a walk like a big leauger...
Recently, David Ortiz drew a walk like so:
Obviously, he has learned from the master:
Obviously, he has learned from the master:
Friday, July 4, 2014
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
USMNT advancement scenarios...
If the United States Mutant Ninja Turtles win today, they advance. If not, please consult the graph (created by pinoyintegrity and posted at SB Nation) below:
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Entirely-too-early trade analysis...
Earlier this week, the following trade was consummated:
Since the aforementioned consummation, each of the three principal baseballers in the trade have had exactly one start. For the sake of an irresponsibly hasty (and depressing) analysis, their results were as follows:
Since the aforementioned consummation, each of the three principal baseballers in the trade have had exactly one start. For the sake of an irresponsibly hasty (and depressing) analysis, their results were as follows:
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Twelve innings and counting...
A game that goes 15 innings total can get a little weird:
Peak rally cap pic.twitter.com/y84dMHagPg
— Luke Zimmermann (@lukezim) June 18, 2014Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Happy Father's Day, Left Outs!
This year your three sons have teamed up to give you 4th place!
Enjoy!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
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Percell Coupe du Monde standings 6/12/14
After one entire match, yours truly is perfect, having predicted the correct result as well as the correct score.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL!!!!
An interesting take on the World Cup...
Using the following guide, I predict that Argentina will defeat USA in the World Cup Final:
Word Cup Brazil 2014 teams combined with their national dog. So cute! pic.twitter.com/fZZ9WHuofu
— ♡Drea Al Ghul♡ (@DreaAlGhul) June 6, 2014Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The best three years of my life...
The best three years of my life have come thanks to this beautiful woman:
You are the
You are the