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Even Without Ramparts, Super Bowl Anthem Joins List of Infamous Renditions

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Culture, MLB, NFL, tagged , , on February 7, 2011 | 7 Comments »

Perhaps anxious to get right to the game, Christina Aguilera’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner before the Super Bowl not only improvised a few words, but removed one line altogether. Considering that the NFL has turned the game into a reality TV show (Janet Jackson has become a more notorious figure in Super Bowl history than […]

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Yankee Fans Guide to the Super Bowl

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL, Yankees, tagged , , on February 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The best part of the Super Bowl is it serves as the unofficial starting point for the baseball season. Although the majority of those tuning in are probably more concerned about the spread (both the final Vegas line as well as the food and drink being served), there may be a few viewers actually interested […]

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NFL Players Need to Learn Lesson from MLB Counterparts: They Are at “War”

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, NFL, tagged , on January 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

They have chosen to start the war. They have fired the gun.” – MLBPA Executive Director Marvin Miller, quoted by AP, February 20, 1981 “We are at war!” – NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, quoted by The New York Times, January 22, 2011 As the NFL and the NFLPA careen toward what seems like an […]

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No Room for Seahawks in Baseball’s Playoff Picture

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL, Yankees, tagged on January 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »

In honor of the 7-9 Seattle Seahawks’ ascension to the playoffs in the “competitively balanced” NFL, listed below are the worst teams to make Major League Baseball’s postseason. Although the enormous difference between both sports’ schedules makes any meaningful comparison difficult, baseball would be wise to consider the potential implications of expanding its playoff system […]

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Snows of December Evoke Memories of the New York Football Yankees

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL, Yankee Stadium, Yankees, tagged , , on December 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »

With as much as 20 inches of snow on the ground in some parts of the tri-state area, it’s probably little consolation that there are fewer than 50 days until pitchers and catchers start making their annual trek to warmer climates. After all, before getting to enjoy the first sounds of Spring Training, fans in […]

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Pinch Blogging at TheYankeeU

Posted in Baseball, Culture, Media, MLB, NFL on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Earlier today, the Captain’s Blog was invited by TheYankeeU to address some of the issues involved with comparing MLB and NFL TV ratings. If you haven’t checked it out already, by all means head on over. And, while you’re there, be sure to enjoy all of the other great work being done over at TYU.

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Football Getting a Pass on Concussions

Posted in Baseball, Media, MLB, NFL on October 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

When Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin was hit in the chest by a splintered maple bat back in late September, many in the media and blogosphere reacted with outrage. The question most asked was something along the lines of how could the selfish owners and disinterested players sacrifice safety for economics? Apparently, those sounding off had […]

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