Mike Blowers, journeyman, career OPS+ 97, and one of the most amazing things I've ever heard.
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David Marincic - editor, writer
A lifelong Cubs fan, Dave teaches freshman composition at a state university, runs an after school program for high schoolers, and can grow a beard without even trying very hard.
Caleb Nienow - writer
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Caleb is a Brewers fan, a toxicologist, a lover, a fighter, a singer, a dancer, a limousine ridin', jet flyin', kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin' sonofagun.
Steve Grossheim - writer
Steve is a born-and-bred Cardinals fan from the Illinois side of St. Louis. Handsome, intelligent, funny—a dreamboat, really. He is a filthy banker by trade, though he fancies himself a writer.
A lifelong Cubs fan, Dave teaches freshman composition at a state university, runs an after school program for high schoolers, and can grow a beard without even trying very hard.
Caleb Nienow - writer
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Caleb is a Brewers fan, a toxicologist, a lover, a fighter, a singer, a dancer, a limousine ridin', jet flyin', kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin' sonofagun.
Steve Grossheim - writer
Steve is a born-and-bred Cardinals fan from the Illinois side of St. Louis. Handsome, intelligent, funny—a dreamboat, really. He is a filthy banker by trade, though he fancies himself a writer.
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My favorite part is the giddy/hysterical/joyous laughter as Blowers' prediction comes true in every way possible. Absolutely wonderful.
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