Author Archives: capn

Robin Roberts, RIP

Posted on May 6, 2010 by capn

Dear Mr. Roberts, Thank you so much for taking the time to sign and return the baseball card I sent you.  I also would like to show my appreciation for the autographed Hall of Fame Plaque card that you enclosed … Continue reading →

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Foxx Leads The Way For Fleas

Posted on March 9, 2010 by capn

Merrimack – After finishing in last place the previous two seasons, Buck O’Neil realized the importance of his Fleas team getting off to a good start in the 2010 KCBL.  On Monday night  in Merrimack, his team accomplished that goal, … Continue reading →

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Boilers Begin Defense of KCBL Title With a Sweep

Posted on March 3, 2010 by capn

Fogelberg – The Boggstown Boilers opened up KCBL play with a 3 game sweep on the road over the Fogelberg Falcons, as Jack McKeon couldn’t have hoped for a better beginning to the season. In a league that looked like … Continue reading →

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The Big Board: Feb. 8 (Draft week)

Posted on February 8, 2010 by capn

The Big Board as of Feb. 8, 2010: Rising = Δ, Falling = ∇ 1. Ted Williams 2. Babe Ruth 3. Mickey Mantle 4. John McGraw 5. Frank Thomas 6. Bill Joyce 7. Roy Cullenbine 8. Carl Yastrzemski The ASB … Continue reading →

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The Big Board: Feb. 1

Posted on February 1, 2010 by capn

The Big Board as of Jan. 25, 2010: Rising = Δ, Falling = ∇ 1. Ted Williams 2. Babe Ruth Δ 3. John McGrawΔ 4. Mickey Mantle ∇ 5. Carlos DelgadoΔ 6. Bill Joyce ∇ 7. Joe Morgan Δ 8. … Continue reading →

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Draft Preview: Center Field

Posted on January 29, 2010 by capn

Career Players: Center Field New = *, Unavailable = X 1. Mickey Mantle (CF, LF, 1B) 2. Billy Hamilton (CF, RF) 3. Ty Cobb (OF) 4. Barry Bonds (CF, LF) 5. Tris Speaker 6. Joe DiMaggio 7. Willie Mays 8. … Continue reading →

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The Big Board: Jan. 25, 2010

Posted on January 25, 2010 by capn

The Big Board as of Jan. 25, 2010: Rising = Δ, Falling = ∇ 1. Ted Williams 2. Babe Ruth Δ 3. Mickey Mantle 4. John McGraw Δ 5. Frank Thomas 6. Bill Joyce ∇ 7. Rogers Hornsby Δ 8. … Continue reading →

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Draft Preview: Second Base

Posted on January 21, 2010 by capn

Career Players: Second Base 1. Max Bishop 2. Eddie Stanky 3. Rogers Hornsby 4. Joe Morgan 5. Eddie Collins 6. Jackie Robinson (2B, 1B) 7. Charlie Gehringer 8. Eddie Joost (2B, SS) 9. Tony Phillips (UTL) 10. Nap Lajoie 11. … Continue reading →

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The Big Board: Jan. 18, 2010

Posted on January 18, 2010 by capn

The Big Board as of Jan. 18, 2010: Rising = Δ, Falling = ∇ 1. Ted Williams 2. Babe Ruth Δ 3. Mickey Mantle 4. Bill Joyce Δ 5. Frank Thomas 6. John McGraw ∇ 7. Joe Kelley Δ 8. … Continue reading →

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McKeon Shuns HBL Awards

Posted on October 30, 2009 by capn

Boggstown – Among all the hoopla surrounding the presentation of the postseason HBL awards Wednesday night, there was one thing missing…the Boggstown Boilers.  Despite the fact that the Boilers were the most featured team in the awards, they showed their … Continue reading →

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