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Tampa Bay Rays' Gabe Gross and Wife Expecting

Karl Erikson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Congratulations to Rays' outfielder Gabe Gross and his wife, Kelly. They're expecting their first child in May. The couple is ecstatic about the baby news.

The year hasn't been the easiest for Gabe, 28 - he got traded from the Brewers to the Rays, but he's a happy camper now. The Tampa Bay Rays are kicking some ass, and might head to the World Series.

The Rays go against the Boston Red Sox tonight for Game 5 of the American League series. Go Rays!

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Manny Ramirez Hits 500th Career Homer, Makes A Fan Out Of Me

sweatpantsmom — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:05:00 GMT

I don't know much about basball, but even I know this is a big deal. Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez hit the 500th home run of his career in a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. Ramirez became the 24th player to reach the milestone.

“I’m happy, you know, about everything I accomplished in life,” said Ramirez. “Not everybody has the chance to go and get to 500. I’m just proud to do it.”

Red Sox fan Damon Woo caught the ball. Even though he could likely fetch several thousand dollars for the historic souvenir, Woo graciously returned the ball to a grateful Ramirez after the game. "It's his accomplishment, it's his achievement, it's his ball," said Woo. "That's the right thing to do."

Ramirez' immediate plans for the ball center around his four sons Manuelito, 13, Connor, 15, Manny Jr., 5, and Lucas, 2. "What I want to do with the ball is take some pictures with my kids," he said.

After that, Ramirez says he'll donate proceeds from the ball to a hospital - he has been working on a program through which he donates $1000 to charity for every home run he hits.

I'm not even a baseball fan, but I love this story - the graciousness of Damon Woo and the generosity of Manny Rodriguez. The next time I go to a game I might even pay attention instead of just eating.

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[photo: Spokesmanreview.com]

It's True: Mindy McCready Admits to Underage Affair with Roger Clemens

Whit Honea — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:23:00 GMT

The Rocket is having a tough time. What do you suppose is worse, being accused of steroid use during a legendary baseball career or being caught lying about having an affair with a minor?

That's a tough call. Both involve moral and legal issues. Granted, the steroid issue is being contested and the case against him does look overly staged, but to have Mindy McCready, the country singer identified as Clemen's mistress for over 10 years, admit that she "cannot refute anything in the story," well, you can't come back from that.

We've explained previously how Clemens, father of four boys, and McCready, mother of a two-year-old son, met when she was 15. This doesn't hold well for Clemens.

Is that an understatement?

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Violets Are Pretty - Including Little Violet Affleck

Sassy Smith — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:07:00 GMT

Violet Affleck - daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck - is one of the cutest celebrity kids on the block! She was born with mom's adorable dimples and they sure pop when she smiles!

More pics of Violet and her mom Jennifer Garner

Jenn is shooting scenes for her new movie This Side of the Truth in Boston, Mass, and during her breaks, she spent some mom - tot time with her 2 1/2 year old daughter Violet. The two are about as cute as anyone can get!

Source:Justjared.com

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The Mitchell Report: Baseball, Dads and Steroids

Whit Honea — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The Mitchell Report was released today. It is the findings of an investigation by George Mitchell into the steroid use of major league baseball players. There are lots of names on the list, 77, and many of them are fathers. That's why you're reading about this on FameCrawler.

I have a problem with the report for a number of reasons, among them it relies almost exclusively on the plea-bargained testimony of just a few men and it was conducted by an ex-Senator, which means the guy is most likely an idiot, who is also part of the Boston Red Sox management team. Guess how many prominent Red Sox players are mentioned? None. I find it hard to believe that those unshaven cowboys in Boston are the only pure of heart players in all of baseball.

What does my opinion mean? Not much, other than the fact that I'm not alone in such thought and that baseball should have considered it. They've allowed many a loophole for players named, guilty or not, to avoid penalty or scrutiny and have instead provided the opportunity for MLB to get a big black eye. We shall see how it plays out.

Among the players named: Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees, Miguel Tejada of the Houston Astros, Eric Gagne of the Milwaukee Brewers and Paul Lo Duca of the Washington Nationals, Barry Bonds, Kevin Brown, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, Rafael Palmeiro, Sammy Sosa and the late Ken Caminiti.

Apparently the players were giving an opportunity to explain themselves to Mitchell prior to the release, but only Jason Giambi did so.

This could have huge implications for the game and everyone involved. I'm guessing Mitchell isn't the only idiot in this post (not counting me).

Source/Photo: MLB

Theo Epstein Adds to the Red Sox Nation

Whit Honea — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:38:00 GMT

The Boston Globe is reporting that Theo Epstein, the GM of the Red Sox, and his wife Marie have welcomed their first child. The baby, a boy named Jack, was born a few days early.

Congrats to the Epstein family and the Red Sox nation.

See, I can be downright civil for a Yankees fan.

Matsuzaka Puts Pressure on Unborn Child

Whit Honea — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:27:00 GMT

After a disappointing rookie season for Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka he has stepped up and said that he will be a better sophomore. He believes that having a second child, due this spring, will provide him some fuel to take it up a notch. I'm not sure what he thinks is going to happen when he and his wife have two kids in diapers under the same roof. Maybe the desire to be out of the house more? Is it an excuse to increase the workouts?

According to Yahoo:

"It will be the best source to give me power. I will aim for a second straight World Series title," Matsuzaka told a sponsor's event in Tokyo.

"Personally I will have to achieve more and I am convinced I can do better than what I did this season," he said.

And if that doesn't work, Daisuke, just have a third kid!

Photo: SI

I Hope Violet Affleck Doesn't Catch Soxitis from Ben and Jen

Whit Honea — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:29:00 GMT

Violet looks so cute than I'm almost willing to forgive the slight that Ben Affleck is throwing at the city of New York.

A Boston Red Sox hat? I know, he's a fan. He's from there. Still, that's asking for it. They shouldn't put Violet in such a dangerous situation.

Notice how Jennifer is keeping her distance. She's the smart one.

Sports Talk: Theo Epstein Steps into the Batter's Box

Whit Honea — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, 33 (WTF? I don't know anyone under 35 that can GM a McDonald's) has announced, sort of, that he and his wife Marie are expecting. It's nice to know that Epstein will have some good news this fall.

See, that last line was a bitter stab with my jealousy knife. It's made of broken bat splinters with a lovely ivory (fake) handle that I drew a Yankees symbol on with a blue Sharpie. It's basically a shank.

Photo: Boston

Sports Talk: Manny Delcarmen is a Daddy

Whit Honea — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Manny Delcarmen (in blue) of the Boston Red Sox is a new father. His wife Anna recently gave birth to a baby boy, Manuel Delcarmen III.

This is a great time of year for the Red Sox nation to procreate. There isn't much to do as far as baseball goes in New England during October, except watch the Yankees on TV, and that probably just stings.