Well, there are no longer any teams from Ohio or New York in the baseball playoffs. I will follow the post season because of my love of baseball but am already looking forward to next season. Spring training is just around the corner. So now I focus a bit on football where the Bengals already … Continue reading Baseball and Football
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It’s Over
The Cincinnati Reds have officially been eliminated from playoff opportunities in 2018. We'll play out the season and test new prospects for next year. Next year. Always and again next year. But watch out. There's always next year. It is only 164 days until spring training day and 197 from Reds Opening Day. Not that … Continue reading It’s Over
Cincinnati Reds win the game I went to see!
As both the Reds and Mets are National League teams I get at least one shot to see my Cincy team live each season. This year both have similar records (translation: terrible), so it is something of an even match. I went to the Tuesday night game and was treated to a National Anthem sung … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds win the game I went to see!
Spring Training Games get underway
Spring Training games got started last week and it makes me feel warm all over. The Cincinnati Reds have won a few and lost a few but winning is not the point until the regular season starts. As one former Reds announcer said, these guys are just getting their work in. Time to sharpen your … Continue reading Spring Training Games get underway
Pitchers and Catchers report
Finally. Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers report to spring training today. Go Reds. As always you can find more at http://www.walterthinnes.com and on Twitter @walterthinnes TOMORROW: Happy Valentines Day
My Super Bowl plans
Hosting a Super Bowl? Going to a party or bar to enjoy? Hunkering down in your man cave? I'm going to Broadway. I don't really care which team wins this year's Super Bowl nor do I enjoy watching grown men giving each other brain injuries as much as I used to. I was fortunate to … Continue reading My Super Bowl plans
Review – The Last Match
Been seeing my fair share of Roundabout shows recently. They are featuring THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler at their Laura Pel stage. It is an interesting concept, following a tennis match in nearly real time between an aging tennis legend and an up and coming new star. Without rackets or balls they do a … Continue reading Review – The Last Match
