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America’s Pasttime in 27.432 Meter Increments

The Gormogons Posted on December 5, 2013 by GorTApril 6, 2014

GorT’s recent post elicited some interesting responses. First BG writes in regarding flopping and various sports: So basketball and football are better than soccer because the NBA and the NFL are taking steps to deal with the curse of “flopping,” … Continue reading →

Posted in GorT, Imperial Measurements, Mailbag, Math class is hard, Soccer, Talkin' Baseball, Units of Measure

Mail from @ScottO: Do Airplanes Scare Cubs Fans?

The Gormogons Posted on May 4, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

ScottO, whom you would recognize immediately as the awesome and intrepid @gscottoliver on Twitter if you were one of the 800 few followers of us on Twitter, strolled over to our table at the Leaping Peacock, carefully stepping over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Chicago Political Machine, Mailbag, ScottO, Talkin' Baseball

Move the Cubs? Why, That’s A Great Idea!

The Gormogons Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Czar has always had a less-than-scientific interest in the Chicago Cubs, and has watched their ups and downs over the decades. You know, there was a time when the Cubs were basically the Yankees—you just knew they would make … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Chicago Political Machine, Liberal Idiots, Liberals, Stupid People, Talkin' Baseball

Just Wait ‘Til Next Year

The Gormogons Posted on May 21, 2012 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Cubs fans are a weirdly persistent lot; they would follow their team to the ends of the Earth. So much so that many teams like to play the Cubs at home because their usually empty stadiums are filled with concessions-buying … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Chicago, Chicago Way, Democrats, Stupid Politicians, Talkin' Baseball, Taxes

Baseball Revenge

The Gormogons Posted on May 19, 2012 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Does anyone recall last year when the Czar wrote about the Цесаревич’s spectacular and politically (un)popular baseball adventure, in which his plucky band of die-hard teammates took on the well-funded and well-organized baseball team of a Very Wealthy Suburb called … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Sports, Talkin' Baseball, The Czar of Muscovy

Rain Out

The Gormogons Posted on April 28, 2012 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The boys’ baseball games were rained out today here in Muscovy, so this is what we are spending our day watching: Parry Gripp is a genius. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball, Television, This TV show really sucks, Weatherman

A strike for a strike and a ball for a ball…

The Gormogons Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dr. J.April 6, 2014

The Lil Med Student had his first baseball game (if that’s what you want to call it) this weekend. He was 2 for 2 at the plate (without using the tee), with 2 runs and an RBI. Defensively, he scooped up … Continue reading →

Posted in All Your Base Are Belong To Us, Dr. J., Kids These Days, Lil Medstudent, Sports, Talkin' Baseball

Another Cooperstown Insult to Santo

The Gormogons Posted on December 6, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

Cubs legend Ron Santo was put into the Hall of Fame this week, and the Veterans Committee is composed of jackasses for doing it. You heard me. Ron Santo was totally deserving of a Hall of Fame berth, and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball

Baseball Can Be Great TV Fare

The Gormogons Posted on August 22, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The family spent a good deal of the weekend watching the Little League World Series, which is really one of the best ways to watch baseball—kids from around the world playing their hearts out, as if every routine pop fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball, That's Not Funny, This sport really sucks

The Boys Can Play

The Gormogons Posted on June 17, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 6, 2014

The Czar apologizes for the length of what is, ultimately, a fairly personal post. Muscovy, as many of you tourists know, is a quiet, sleepy suburb to the west of Chicago. Here, your Czar rules as a ferocious tyrant, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Sports, Talkin' Baseball, This sport really sucks

Professional Tee-Ball

The Gormogons Posted on May 22, 2011 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

So the Czar found himself coaching a tee-ball game today. Due to a variety of scheduling conflicts, only a single assistant coach showed up. So the Czar, dropping off the Царевич (who won the game ball for some outstanding defensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Talkin' Baseball, This sport really sucks

RIP, Ron Santo

The Gormogons Posted on December 7, 2010 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

Well, if we’re doing obits to the great Don Meredith, then we’re sure as hell doing an obit for Ron Santo. Ron was a guy that not only symbolized Chicago, but also the Cubs: no matter how bad things got, … Continue reading →

Posted in Requiescat in pace, Sports, Talkin' Baseball, This sport really sucks

Same Planet, Different Worlds

The Gormogons Posted on October 23, 2010 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

So the Texas Rangers have defeated the New York Yankees. Let us imagine how this could be written up. From CNN: Just when ya think you’ve seen everything! It is October, and baseball is always filled with surprises. The Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Bias, Talkin' Baseball, This sport really sucks

We’re all winners

The Gormogons Posted on June 14, 2010 by GorTApril 7, 2014

As a minor follow up on the soccer vs. baseball thread, I will point out that the GorT spawn first experienced a “fairness” rule in baseball. This was after they had a number of years of experience with soccer, lacrosse … Continue reading →

Posted in Soccer, Talkin' Baseball

Consensually Sweaty Men Rubbing

The Gormogons Posted on June 14, 2010 by GorTApril 7, 2014

Sure, GorT is a fan of soccer (and no, I don’t call it Football or International Football.  It’s soccer).  Yes, the constant buzzing is freaking annoying – however, it doesn’t bug me as I’ve installed a dual Nyquist-Shannon filter to … Continue reading →

Posted in Soccer, Talkin' Baseball

Secret Project Update

The Gormogons Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 7, 2014

As you know, the Gormogons have many, many secret and special projects under way at any given moment. Some are so important, that we trust them not even to our favorite underlings. The Volgi, for example, returned from the 8th … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball, Volgi, Volgi (pronounced Volgi)

America’s Naptime

The Gormogons Posted on May 11, 2010 by GorTApril 7, 2014

If we needed any extra proof as to why baseball is boring, let me point to three pieces of recent empirical evidence: 1.  During their eighth straight loss (all at home), the Seattle Mariners’ Ken Griffey Jr. fell asleep in … Continue reading →

Posted in Soccer, Talkin' Baseball

Volgi: Because.

The Gormogons Posted on October 4, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyOctober 4, 2009

Interviewers usually don’t ask the good questions. One never said it was unremarkable. Just not impossible to call in advance. One sees it in little ways with a good color commentator as well. He will often call entire plays well … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Infighting, Talkin' Baseball

Czar, so why doesn’t that happen *all the time*?

The Gormogons Posted on October 4, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 4, 2009

Why did the guy who called it start laughing uncontrollably at how ridiculous the situation was? Why did anyone even notice? Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Gormogon Infighting, Talkin' Baseball

Re: Premature Execution

The Gormogons Posted on October 4, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyOctober 4, 2009

Volgi, There is an extremely high probability that the manager and coaching staff were discussing their expectations before the game, which is not uncommon when a new player joins the team. In theory, they should discuss the stats of each … Continue reading →

Posted in Gormogon Infighting, Talkin' Baseball

The Czar’s premature execution problem.

The Gormogons Posted on October 4, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 4, 2009

The Czar wrote “The Czar wishes not to micturate in your Volgi’s cornflakes, but the amazing ability to predict a homerun on a 3-1 count for a particular batter to a particular spot is not always impossible if you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball

Re: Are You Kidding Me?

The Gormogons Posted on October 2, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyOctober 2, 2009

The Czar wishes not to micturate in your Volgi’s cornflakes, but the amazing ability to predict a homerun on a 3-1 count for a particular batter to a particular spot is not always impossible if you have good stats on … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball

Are you kidding me?

The Gormogons Posted on October 2, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.October 2, 2009

At the risk of being vaporized by GorT on his way to lacrossoccer practice, the Œc. Vol. will post this jaw-dropping baseball clip. Confucius says: It’s so good, I’m even leaving the MSNBC package around it: Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Talkin' Baseball

How ’bout dat ting, dere?

The Gormogons Posted on June 27, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.June 27, 2009

CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox front office spokesman Scott Reifert announced today that fans attending a July 11 twin bill versus the Minnesota Twins at US Cellular Field will receive a free commemorative mini-bat, unlimited ten cent Budweiser, and up … Continue reading →

Posted in Bailout, Humor, Iowahawk, Iran, Stimulus Package, Talkin' Baseball

The Boys of Summer

The Gormogons Posted on June 18, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 18, 2009

Ah yes, baseball is back, and so are steroid abuse allegations. In baseball’s worst-kept secret, Sammy “Say It Ain’t” Sosa (thanks to the Chicago Sun-Times for that gem of a pun) has been named as a player who tested positive … Continue reading →

Posted in Doping, Talkin' Baseball, Unions

And Now, The Sports Update

The Gormogons Posted on May 8, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMay 8, 2009

In this Caps-dominated Antient Society, the Czar offers the following to your Volgi. Khabi!!!And of course, you are doubtless wondering about the Czar’s reaction to the Manny Ramirez 50-game suspension for testing postive for an illegal substance. Well, fact is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drugs, Hockey, Manny Ramirez, Sports, Talkin' Baseball

Sweaty Men Consensually Rubbing Together

The Gormogons Posted on March 5, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 5, 2009

‘Puter didn’t realize that The Gormogons had become a sports blog. Since we’re now opining on sport generally, ‘Puter’s weighing in. ‘Puter’s favorite sports to watch are, in descending order: (1) ice hockey; (2) college basketball in conference games and … Continue reading →

Posted in Soccer, Sweaty Men, Talkin' Baseball

A Slighter Rebuttal

The Gormogons Posted on March 5, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 5, 2009

Allow the Czar to make a slight rebuttal to GorTechie’s otherwise brilliant post. This rebuttal is only to clarify some potentially disparaging remarks made about baseball, a “past time” near and dear to the Czar’s heart. We played it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Soccer, Sports, Talkin' Baseball, This sport really sucks

THE CZAR: Union Jacks

The Gormogons Posted on February 18, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 18, 2009

So at the Dorje Drak Lamaist monastery this week, a monk meditates in serene peace when he becomes aware of another monk approaching him from the wind-swept hillside. They nod, and the newcomer says “Didja hear about A-Rod?” “Dude,” says … Continue reading →

Posted in Doping, Talkin' Baseball, The Czar of Muscovy, Unions

So, wait.

The Gormogons Posted on August 19, 2008 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.August 19, 2008

Baseball and softball are the first two sports dropped from the Olympics since, like, 1936, and they’re keeping trampoline?! Could it be anti-Americanism? Sí. Ja. Oui. Speaking of anti-Americanism, the Gormogons would like to thank the iconoclastic Britons at America … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-American, Olympics, Softball, Talkin' Baseball, Tramofreakinline

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