Author Archives: Austin Gisriel

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About Austin Gisriel

You know the guy that records a baseball game from the West Coast in July and doesn't watch it until January just to see baseball in the winter? That's me. I'm a writer always in search of a good story, baseball or otherwise.

A Baseball Story About a Prince Not Named Fielder

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Austin Gisriel

Happy New Year to all! I did not expect to take so long in posting another entry, but then I didn’t expect Sarah to come down with pneumonia. And I was hoping not to come down with the flu with … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Gift

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Austin Gisriel

I received a wonderful gift this New Year and it’s been delivered in a way that only Life can. Our 19 year old, Sarah, came down with what turned out to be double pneumonia, and ended up in the hospital … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Present For You!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Austin Gisriel

I can’t think of a better present to give my friends and readers on this first day of winter, than a little slice of summer in the form of the 2011 New Market Rebels Highlight reel! Merry Christmas and Happy … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Stat Vis a Vis Albert Pujols

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Austin Gisriel

Alex Fritz, a St. Louis Cardinals’ fan tweeted a very interesting statistic recently that bolsters my argument that signing Albert Pujols is a smart move by the Angels. Fritz added together all the plate appearances by Hall of Fame batters … Continue reading →

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Albert Pujols is a Bargain

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Austin Gisriel

Read why I think that the Los Angeles Angels got a bargain by signing Albert Pujols for $250 million over 10 years at Seamheads.com

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Baltimore Orioles’ Off Season Outlook

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Austin Gisriel

I’m happy to be one of the bloggers who is  contributing to Baseball Digest’s series on all 30 major league baseball teams. Naturally, I’m covering the Orioles and here is my view of what they need to do this off-season … Continue reading →

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My Hall of Fame Ballot

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Austin Gisriel

One of the joys of being a baseball fan is arguing. Arguing with the umpire over a call at second, arguing with the guy on the barstool next to you about the best defensive shortstop of all time, arguing with … Continue reading →

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