On June 27, 2007 a special Old Timers Day in Major League baseball occurred when 7 pitchers in their 40′s were slated to take the mound as starters.

The New York Roger Clemens (44), Philadelphia’s Jamie Moyer (44), San Diego’s Greg Maddux (41), the New York Mets Tom Glavine(41), Houston’s Woody Williams (40) and Atlanta’s John Smoltz (40) were all set to pitch on the same day. More…

In February 2011, Major League baseball sent out casting call for an innovative new experience. It was called the Ultimate Dream Job. This is the sample blog post that was submitted by Marcus “Mookie” Anderson (intended to be published after opening day) along with a bio and video:

The look of that collectible magnet schedule you received on Opening Day is about to under go a facelift. The biggest storyline for the 2011 baseball season will be schedule speculation and changes to team alignment.

With a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball players and owners due in December 2011, there is already chatter about expanding the league’s number of playoff teams from 8 to 10. Read more…

In February 2011, Major League baseball sent out casting call for an innovative new experience. It was called the Ultimate Dream Job, requiring one baseball fanatic to literally watch every single baseball game for the entire season. With a well known passion for the game, writing skills, blogging experience and video background, I applied.

As of March 21, I have not heard back from them. Apparently I did not get the job. I have yet to hear back from the hiring manager. This will not preclude me from sharing my video & writing samples that were submitted during the application process. First off, here is my video: Read more…

Close but no Cigar… YET

Bert Blyleven, who had 287 wins, 3,701 strikeouts and 60 shutouts, missed this year’s MLB Hall of Fame by 5 votes. . He had 400 votes (74.2 percent), up from 338 last year, and gets two more tries on the BBWAA ballot. The highest percentage for a player who didn’t enter the Hall in a later year was 63.4 by Gil Hodges in 1983, his final time on the ballot.

Next year’s vote also will include newcomers Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gonzalez, Larry Walker, Jeff Bagwell, John Franco and Kevin Brown.

C’mon voters, get it together and vote for Bert. He deserves Cooperstown!!!

In February 2011, Major League baseball put out a casting call for the ultimate Dream Job of any true fan which would require watching every game of baseball for the season. I applied, and apparently did not win the job. That will not preclude me from sharing my videos and stories that I submitted as part of the long application proccess.
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