1. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 2 years ago 38 reads 0 comments

  2. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 2 years ago 11 reads 0 comments

  3. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about almost 3 years ago 32 reads 0 comments

  4. 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 ...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about almost 3 years ago 18 reads 0 comments

  5. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about 3 years ago 30 reads 0 comments

  6. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 173 reads 0 comments

  7. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 93 reads 0 comments

  8. 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 ...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 68 reads 1 comments

  9. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 962 reads 0 comments

  10. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 75 reads 0 comments

  11. 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...

    Lawrence Blanchard Written by Lawrence Blanchard about over 3 years ago 218 reads 0 comments