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Varitek Perfect For New Age Player/Coach

In this age of huge contracts and even bigger ego's can anyone tell me there is no place for the old fashion player/coach? Jason Varitek has been the epitomy of the old time player since he entered the league...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 19 days ago 12 reads 0 comments
Coach's Stupidity Knocks Papi Back Even More

We all know that our beloved "Big Papi" David Ortiz has suffered through the worst slump in his career, but finally, when he starts to show a little bit of improvement, a stupid mistake by the third base coach knocks him off his game again...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 5 months ago 7 reads 0 comments
George Kell, MLB Hall Of Famer, Passes Away at 86

Hall of Famer George Kell passed away today at the ripe old age of 86. Mr. Kell will be remembered as one of the true ambassadors of baseball; he was loved by the fans and, in turn, loved every fan back...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 8 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
World Baseball Classic a Huge Dissapointment

Is it just me or is the World Baseball Classic a huge disappointment? When they first started this tournament it was my understanding that the teams would be comprised of the best players from ...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 8 months ago 16 reads 0 comments
MLB: Spring Training Brings Another Clean Slate For Fans

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only does it bring in a sign of good weather to come, more importantly it signals the start of baseball season...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 9 months ago 29 reads 0 comments
Florida Marlins Rebuilding?? Don't Think So

Year after year you hear about the Florida Marlins rebuilding, yet year after year they are right there near the top of the division...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 170 reads 0 comments
Yankee Series a must win for Sox

Going into tonight's series against the hated Yankees, Manager Terry Francona has to be hoping for a sweep. This has been a long up and down season for the Sox and there fans, with injuries ...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 88 reads 0 comments
When will these Tampa Bay Rays Go Away?

Is this not the question all Red Sox Fans are asking themselves? When will the monumental collapse occur? For the past several seasons the Rays played spoiler for many teams vowing for a playoff ...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 67 reads 1 comments
John Raynor Future Star??

It's pretty rare that someone is able to watch a hometown kid make good in this world, but John Raynor, who grew up in 2 towns from me in Benson, NC has done just that...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 490 reads 0 comments
Open Mic: Retiring Today is Easy

Every day I sit and listen to these retired players talk about retirement and how difficult it is on them. Come on people, that is a ludicrous, selfish statement by a person who doesn't know any better...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 75 reads 0 comments
MLB: Josh Willingham Remembers His Roots

Josh Willingham, All Star outfielder for the Florida Marlins, played a three game rehab stint with my beloved Carolina Mudcats last weekend and acted like he had never left Double A ball. He was friendly, enthusiastic, and very humble...

Written by Lawrence Blanchard about about 1 year ago 212 reads 0 comments

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Lawrence Blanchard Article Archive

Varitek Perfect For New Age Player/Coach

Coach's Stupidity Knocks Papi Back Even More

George Kell, MLB Hall Of Famer, Passes Away at 86

World Baseball Classic a Huge Dissapointment

MLB: Spring Training Brings Another Clean Slate For Fans

Florida Marlins Rebuilding?? Don't Think So

Yankee Series a must win for Sox

When will these Tampa Bay Rays Go Away?

John Raynor Future Star??

Open Mic: Retiring Today is Easy

MLB: Josh Willingham Remembers His Roots

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