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Bring Peace and Joy With Love and Forgiveness

Sister Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D wrote in her Living Faith article, "God's Forgiving Love" that knowing we are loved colors our attitude toward life. She went on to write the greatest love we have received is God's love for each one of us, a love that persists despite our sins and... Continue reading "Bring Peace and Joy With Love and Forgiveness" »

Clint Hurdle Is Having A Blast In Pittsburgh

Last fall, plenty of friends cautioned Clint Hurdle against becoming the next Pittsburgh Pirates manager. Hurdle insisted that Pittsburgh was where he belonged. His plan for rebuilding the Pirates included creating a more positive environment and executing what he termed the "Essential Tenets of Success". The Pirates have not enjoyed... Continue reading "Clint Hurdle Is Having A Blast In Pittsburgh" »

The Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12 Do to others whatever you would have them do to you, is commonly referred to as the "Golden Rule". I Believe most people try to live their lives according to this rule. However, in the fast paced and stressful life style most of us have become accustom to,... Continue reading "The Golden Rule" »

Lovie Smith Conducting Football Enrichment Clinics And Giving Player Led Workouts Little Value

Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune, reported the Bears coaching staff are using the extended off-season to perform extensive self-scouting and conducting daily coaching clinics for the staff. Bears head coach Lovie Smith refers to these clinics as "football enrichment". Coaching Clinics Pompei reported that offensive coordinator Mike Martz coaches how he... Continue reading "Lovie Smith Conducting Football Enrichment Clinics And Giving Player Led Workouts Little Value" »

Everything Revolves Around Defense For Dusty Baker And The Reds

Defense has been a point of emphasis with Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty and manager Dusty Baker. So much so, that when they signed Edgar Renteria both Jocketty and Baker called Paul Janish to let him know he was their short-stop. Janish, not known for his offense, plays great... Continue reading "Everything Revolves Around Defense For Dusty Baker And The Reds" »

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Are Not A Conventional Team

In January, Pittsburgh Pirates new manager Clint Hurdle expressed "The Essential Tenets of Success". What he was speaking of was: Preparation, planning and execution. One key execution area the Pirates worked on in spring Philip G. Pavely Tribune-Review training was baserunning. Pirates third base coach Nick Leyva said then, "We've... Continue reading "2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Are Not A Conventional Team" »

State of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates manager, Clint Hurdle, has the Bucs off to a decent start. They are 8-9, on pace to win 76 games. However, it is early and a lot of baseball is yet to be played. Hitting Jose Tabata, Garett Jones, Andrew McCuthen and Neil Walker are leading the offense.... Continue reading "State of the Pittsburgh Pirates" »

Brian Burres Should Replace Injured Ross Ohlendorf

Monday, Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune Review, reported that Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf is expected to be out until at least mid-May. "Hopefully, I'll be back in about a month, "Ohlendorf said. "But it's still too early to really know for sure." Brian Burres - Pirates best option to replace Ohlendorf... Continue reading "Brian Burres Should Replace Injured Ross Ohlendorf" »

Kevin Correia Domonates The Cincinnati Reds

Monday night Pittsburgh Pirates starter Kevin Correia pitched the best game of his career against the high powered Cincinnati Reds. Correia (3-1 2.48) threw a four-hit complete game leading the Pirates to a 9-3 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates took three of the four... Continue reading "Kevin Correia Domonates The Cincinnati Reds" »

Dusty Baker's Game of Pitcher Roulette Leaves Him Hamstrung

Wednesday night in San Diego the Reds lost a 3-2 heart breaker to the Padres. Reds starter Travis wood pitched well, going 6 2/3 innings allowing one earned run on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts. Unfortunetly for Wood, in the seventh inning Baker started a game of... Continue reading "Dusty Baker's Game of Pitcher Roulette Leaves Him Hamstrung" »

Despite A Rough Start, Edison Volquez Earns His First Win of 2011

Wednesday night, 17,719 fans entered Great American Ball Park hoping to see the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Houston Astros and extend their undefeated start to five games. However, they soon filled the ball park with the sound of boos. Reds starter, Edison Volquez (1-0 7.36), struggled through a very long... Continue reading "Despite A Rough Start, Edison Volquez Earns His First Win of 2011" »

Travis Wood Baffels Brewers Hitters, Leading The Reds To Victory

Saturday night the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2, behind a near perfect outing from Travis Wood (1-0 1.28). Wood was hitting his spots all night, going seven strong innings, allowing one run on four hits, while striking out seven and walking none. The Reds were led offensively by... Continue reading "Travis Wood Baffels Brewers Hitters, Leading The Reds To Victory" »

Pirates leader, Lyle Overbay, Cost Paul Maholm and Pittsburgh A Win At Wrigley

Last season the Pittsburgh Pirates were tied with the Washington Nationals for the most errors in baseball. This spring Pirates third base coach Nick Leyva said Lyle Overbay is the reason the Pirates defense will be better this season. Well, unfortunately, it was Overbay's eighth inning error that led to... Continue reading "Pirates leader, Lyle Overbay, Cost Paul Maholm and Pittsburgh A Win At Wrigley" »

Walker Blast The Pirates To Victory Over the Cubs

On a cool opening day at Wrigley Field in Chicago, 41,358 fans cheered as the Cubs enjoyed a 2-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cubs starter, Ryan Dempster (0-1 8.10) was cruising along, allowing only two hits in the first four innings. That all changed in the top of the... Continue reading "Walker Blast The Pirates To Victory Over the Cubs" »

Ramon Hernandez and The Cincinnati Reds Walk Away With an Opening Day Win

The Cincinati Reds trailed the Milwaukee Brewers all day, but Ramon Hernandez's three-run shot to the opposite field with two out in the bottom of the ninth put the Reds ahead when it counted. The Brewers jumped all over Red's starter Edison Volquez, scoring three runs in the first inning.... Continue reading "Ramon Hernandez and The Cincinnati Reds Walk Away With an Opening Day Win" »