CAL RIPKEN JR. RUMORS
Cal Ripken Jr. says baseball needs a secret replay umpire in a booth
With every blown call we witness in Major League Baseball comes outrage over the lack of instant replay. Many argue that it’s ridiculous to not take advantage of the technology we have in place, while others believe expanding instant replay in baseball removes the human element from the game. There is a growing list of people involved with the game who believe baseball is behind...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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Wezen-Ball: The Anniversary of a Streak by Larry Granillo
Thirty years ago today, 21-year-old Cal Ripken, Jr. suited up as the starting third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles after having sat out the second game of a twi-night doubleheader against the Blue Jays the night before. The missed game was Ripken's third such of the season. The rookie was batting .238 with a .384 slugging. That Sunday afternoon, Ripken played in all nine innings...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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Cal Ripken Jr. and the camo goody bag
Please enjoy this video from CNNSI.com where the Iron Man discusses how amazing Jonny and Kimmie are...
"When the bullpen comes in for the Atlanta Braves, I think your night's just about over." :D
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Took this on opening day - haha, Kimmie's bag
If you're as amused by pitcher hijinks as I am, you'll like...
Via Love My Bravos
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
This Day in Red Sox History 4/18: The 33 inning game
During tonight’s game against the Rangers, NESN reminded me that today was the day of the famous 33 inning game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings that happened on April 18th,1981. It still is the longest professional baseball game ever and lasted for 8 hours and 25 minutes. 882 pitches were thrown in all.
Wade Boggs, who ended up being a decent player...
Via Bloody Sox
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April 18, 2012
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April 18, 2012
Twins-Orioles Preview
Twenty years ago, Cal Ripken Jr. had mixed emotions leading up to the inaugural opening day at Camden Yards.
Like so many others, it didn't take long for Ripken become a fan of the new ballpark. On the 20th anniversary of that historic first game on April 6, 1992, the Baltimore Orioles will mark the occasion Friday on opening day against the Minnesota Twins.
Ripken enjoyed...
Via AP on Fox
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April 05, 2012
Twins, Orioles mark Camden Yards' 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, Cal Ripken Jr. had mixed feelings about the opening of Camden Yards.
Ripken wasn't eager to leave Memorial Stadium, but says when he walked into the Baltimore Orioles' new ballpark for the first time it already ''felt like it had a history.''
The Orioles will celebrate mark the 20th anniversary of the inaugural opener at the Camden Yards...
Via AP on Fox
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April 05, 2012
Cal Ripken Jr. releases children’s book on bullying
Childhood bullying is one of the hottest topics for parents and teachers who think that they're kids are too often abused by their peers, and want to put an end to what we used to just consider part of growing up. Between Oprah and Dr. Phil, there is a widespread movement to qwell the constant harrassment that kids usually toss at the boy who smells funny, the girl who eats too...
Via For The Record Sports
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March 06, 2012
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March 06, 2012
MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Was Bullied Growing Up
Cal Ripken Jr. here promoting his first children's book "Hothead"
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. continues to do his part by devoting his life to help the youth become better people. Ripken has released his second book, “Super-sized Slugger”, which is about a baseball player in high school being bullied because he is different. The main character Cody Parker...
Via 5TH QUARTER MAGAZINE
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March 05, 2012
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March 05, 2012
The STL County Libraries Know What You Want...
Cal Ripken Jr!World Series? World Schmeries. If you want to get the youth fired up about books in this town you call in the big guns. Not some little podunk baseball team like the Cardinals. We've got a serious reading problem in St. Louis (see Matheny's bookshelf below) and we need a warrior to fight the fight for reading over the long-haul.Cal Ripken Jr. knows something...
Via Cardinals Diaspora
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February 08, 2012
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February 08, 2012
Changes, Renovations and Additions to Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles announced that there would be additional upgrades and renovations to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2012 season and beyond. There’s more news about the changes here, here and here. Some changes are subtle, others are not. From the Orioles.com site: BALTIMORE -- With 2012 being the 20th anniversary season of the famed Oriole Park at Camden...
Via Oriole Post
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
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