OBSERVATIONS: The heartaches of following ‘The Tribe’
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave, shared recently with Fricker’s executive Jim Manley, radio executive Jim ‘J.R.’ Richards, Press Pros Magazine publisher Sonny Fulks and Bob Woodward. . .no, not THAT Bob Woodward, this is a long-time radio executive living in Cleveland. The cigar smoke in the M.C. would choke a herd […]
OBSERVATIONS: Aroldis Chapman writes his own dismissal
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave while watching baseball morning, noon and night. What a treat. —CHAPMAN REPORT: The Cuban Missile has been grounded. Former Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman did everything but turn in his resignation to the New York Yankees this week. The Yankees had a mandatory workout in preparation […]
OBSERVATIONS: Browns bitten by poor play-calling
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave, pausing to throw my Cleveland Browns sweat shirt and hat into the trash can. But I can still wear my Cleveland – – – – dians gear, right. . .even if the shirt and hat both have Chief Wahoo on them? —BROWN-OUT (Over and out): Need […]
– – – – dians outlast Rays in 15 heart-stopping innings
By Hal McCoy They are the youngest team in the major leagues. They have the third lowest payroll ($67.8 million) in the major leagues. They have 14 players developed within their organization. They were given just a seven per cent chance to win their division before the season began. And the Cleveland Guardians say, “So […]
OBSERVATIONS: Judge will cash in after huge gamble
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave, excitedly awaiting the post-season appearance of the Cleveland – – – -dians, but still wearing my Chief Wahoo hat. So I’m politically incorrect. Shoot me. . .but use a bow and arrow. —JUDGE-MENT DAY: Nobody ever made a more daring wager on themselves than Aaron Judge, […]
OBSERVATIONS: Defending Rose for his defense
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave, up at 3 a.m., can’t sleep, most likely due to the humongous sandwich I ate for dinner from the Submarine House. . .The Pistol, which has grilled pepperoni, Italian sausage, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, banana peppers, onions, pepper relish and marinara sauce, all […]
OBSERVATIONS: Maris Jr. judges Judge the right way
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave, patiently awaiting the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs so I can watch some real baseball, as played by the Cleveland – – – – dians. —SPEAKING THE TRUTH: After Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run this week, tying Roger […]
OBSERVATIONS: Why the Reds are where they are
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave after testing my concentration skills by watching the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes at the same time and happy to report I didn’t credit Kyle Farmer with a sack or C.J. Stroud with a sacrifice fly. —POOR ANATOMY: With the dreadful, dismal and depressing 2022 […]
OBSERVATIONS: Jim Maloney’s ‘take’ on today’s game
By Hal McCoy UNSOLICITED OBSERVATIONS from The Man Cave after watching the Cleveland Browns-New York Jets game. I turned it off with two minutes to go so I know the Browns won, 30-17. I know it was a misprint in the next day’s paper that read: “Jets 31, Browns 30.” —OLD, OLD SCHOOL: San Diego […]