SportsFilter: Jasonspaceman's blog

When Frank Williams loses his wallet he replaces his ID with a baseball card.

jasonspaceman — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:18:22 -0400

"He began life as an orphan abandoned in Seattle, grew up in foster homes and made it all the way to the top of professional baseball. And then it all disappeared in a bad marriage, alcoholism and a horrific car crash."

The Last Go Round

jasonspaceman — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:46:03 -0400

"I think we're lucky as Pirates fans that we got to witness that Bonds, up close and personal for more than six years, three of them coming with him at the height of his prowess. And while it would have been nice if he'd stuck around a little longer, we'll never have to live with the legacy of doubt that surrounded him in his later years."

The Saturday game

jasonspaceman — Mon, 15 May 2006 11:01:46 -0400

precursors modern day poker nights. An excellent story about a group of guys that started meetnig up on Saturdays in 1971 to play hoops.

Mike Royko

jasonspaceman — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:08:55 -0400

(a legendary columnist) reminisces about his life, his father's bar and his favorite sport --16-inch softball -- in this never before seen film from his favorite saloon, The Billy Goat Tavern. (via Coudal)

The ABA

jasonspaceman — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 09:05:24 -0500

has started a new season with 48 teams (full list). The rules are a bit odd. This is the first year for many teams, as a huge expansion has brought "professional" basketball to some smaller markets like Rochester and Chattanooga. One city has a brother/sister combo.

Fire Joe Morgan

jasonspaceman — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:58:11 -0400

Censuring Sports Commentary Since 1931.

Friday Night Football

jasonspaceman — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:51:59 -0400

For those of you in the variety of fantasy football leagues, check your lineups as the Dolphins/Chiefs game is being played tomorrow, Friday, at 7pm.

No Adidas.

jasonspaceman — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:05:47 -0400

Arkansas State's leading returning scorer, Jerry Nichols, is sitting out because he refuses to wear Adidas shoes, which Indians players are obligated to wear because of a school contract. Nichols was wearing Adidas shoes when he suffered a knee injury in 2001 while playing for Walters State Community College.

Those crazy Red Sox fans.

jasonspaceman — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:04:51 -0400

Apparently, there is an association between rising pennant fever and declining hospital visits

Stat-a-holic?

jasonspaceman — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:00:57 -0400

How about a fantasy league based off of just these stats?

Worthless Baseball Card Collection

jasonspaceman — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:20:49 -0400

"In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to revert to traditional uniform pants when the button on Floyd Rayford's elastic waist band rocketed into the crowd and injured three fans."

jasonspaceman — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 11:45:27 -0400

Ask Spofi: Has there ever been a study that evaluates (or gives an average on) how many seasons a MLB baseball player stays on one team? And if not, what are your wild guesses?

2005 All Star Game Thread

jasonspaceman — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:16:17 -0400

Chewing tabacoo and sunflower seeds inside.

Shiki Masaoka

jasonspaceman — Thu, 05 May 2005 11:59:04 -0400

was a 19th century Japanese poet and baseball fan. His baseball tanka and haiku is pretty cool and was written to garner more interest in baseball in Japan (at the time).

If you would like to know more about Japanese baseball, I would suggest catching up on their terminology, and learning a little about the history at the Japanese Baseball HOF.

And yes terrapin, they have baseball cards.

"Give me a list!"

jasonspaceman — Thu, 05 May 2005 08:24:37 -0400

said Juan Rincon, the newest MLB player to be suspended due to stricter drug policies. Rincon wants a list of banned substances posted in the club house so he and other players know what they can and cannot use. Apparently, there is a list of banned substances. It was given to players during spring training. Apparently, none of them thought enough of it to bring it north and post it in the clubhouse.