2001 D-backs World Series Victory Parade
June 8, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Many teams never get to experience the thrill of ending the post-season with a win. The Arizona Diamondbacks won the 2001 World Series by defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. It was only the fourth season for the D-backs.
Diamondback pitchers, Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson were World Series Co-MVPs. Listed below are the eleven teams that have not won a World Series during the past fifty years!
| Team | Last year won World Series |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 1908 |
| Cleveland Indians | 1948 |
| San Francisco Giants | 1954 |
| Seattle Mariners | Never |
| Washington Nationals | Never |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | Never |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Never |
| Houston Astros | Never |
| San Diego Padres | Never |
| Texas Rangers | Never |
| Colorado Rockies | Never |
The Parade
D-backs Music Video
June 7, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Baseball in the desert with air conditioning. What could be better, maybe a pool and some Panda Express? Chase Field was built in 1998. The Diamondbacks have never had another home field. It has natural grass and was the first retractable dome built in the United States.
D-backs Swing
Grand Canyon
June 6, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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This week is Diamondbacks’ week with our June 11, 2010 podcast featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona is home to one of the seven natural wonders of the World – The Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is 228 miles from stunning Phoenix and 277 miles from beautiful Las Vegas. The best rim to visit is the South Rim.
During our Cactus League podcast (Episode 2), we interviewed Marvelous Marv who conducts tours of the South Rim. Since that interview, we’ve gotten feedback from our listeners who have taken a Marvelous Marv Grand Canyon tour and confirmed that it is second to none.
Baseball PhD meets Marvelous Marv
Chicago White Sox
June 3, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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We are back in the Windy City for the last time in 2010. So much to see and do, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier and Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). Ed, Farley and Mark review the many sights including Michigan Avenue. Ed then interviews baseball researcher, Jim Nitz as they review the 1988 baseball classic movie, Eight Men Out. The Wise Guys battle it out over baseball history, live at US Cellular Field. The podcast concludes as Ed, Farley and Mark prepare to leave the Windy City and head for the next best place for citizens of Chicagoland – Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun.
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Eight Men Out
June 2, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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1919 Black Sox Scandal
Eight Men Out is a 1988 American baseball classic movie that depicts the 1919 Chicago White Sox gambling scandal. This must see movie classic will be reviewed by Ed Kasputis and baseball researcher, Jim Nitz during our podcast featuring the Chicago White Sox. This podcast will be released on June 4th.
Eight Men Out trailer
Who’s in First – June 1, 2010
June 1, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Professor Bukiet takes the lead!
What a difference a month makes! On April 2nd, our PhD committee along with Professor Bruce Bukiet and Rodney Johnson made their 2010 Major League predictions. Thirty days ago, Rodney Johnson from playballexperience.com had the most accurate predictions.
After two months of baseball, Professor Bukiet is in the lead with 4.5 points. Ed Kasputis and Mark Rantala are tied for second with with 3.5 points. Bukiet predicted that the Twins, Yankees, Rays, Cardinals and Braves would make the playoffs. Bukiet earned .5 points since the Cardinals are tied for first with the Reds. Ed predicted that the Twins, Yankees, Cardinals and Braves would make the playoffs. Mark predicted the Rays, Twins, Yankees and Cardinals would make the playoffs.
Our 2010 Major League predictions will be measured again on July 1, 2010.
