The behavior of the human species, especially when under pressure, is demonstrated with remarkable clarity in both sports and politics. Every day is different;
Tag: St. Louis Cardinals
Got a moment? Let’s negotiate Albert Pujols’ contract
A frequent criticism of government is that it acts slowly and in a cumbersome fashion. That may be true. However, such conduct does not
Albert Pujols could hit a home run for fiscal responsibility
Albert Pujols has a unique opportunity to not only change the economics of baseball, but also to set an example of restraint for all
Baseball and Politics – Part III
In 1995, the percentage of African-American players on the Cardinals was above the league average. In 2009 it was one-fourth the league average, and as the 2010 season begins there are no African-American players on the Cardinals roster or coaching staff.
Baseball and Politics – Part II
Ryan Franklin’s concern for his gun rights just doesn’t measure up to Curt Flood’s personal sacrifice to remove the shackles of the rules of the game that bound a player to a single team for the entirety of his career.
Baseball and Politics – Part I
Like many people, two of my primary interests are politics and sports. They both lend themselves to statistical analysis; they have “seasons” (in both cases too long); and winners are sometimes the wealthy front-runners (George W. Bush or the New York Yankees); other times they are among those with the least resources (Dennis Kucinich or the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays).