Monthly Archives: June 2012

1954 Wilson Franks Baseball Cards

Posted on June 30, 2012 by atopgreeneshill

I dabble in baseball cards a little (I used to do more than dabble) and yesterday I stopped by our local card shop.  I visit a couple of times of month because he hangs onto Ranger’s cards for me when … Continue reading →

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Martin Perez Gets His First Start in the Majors

Posted on June 30, 2012 by atopgreeneshill

The Rangers are going to test Martin Perez against an Oakland team that has been hitting pretty well of late (and hits exceptionally well against the Rangers).  He gets his first start tonight in the big leagues after going 5-5 … Continue reading →

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Texas 4 Oakland 3 June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by atopgreeneshill

Matt Harrison pitched an excellent game tonight.  He has been the Ranger’s most consistent pitcher all season, and one of only two of the original starters left after the disabled list pretty much claimed everyone else besides Yu Darvish.  He … Continue reading →

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Eugene James Petralli

Posted on June 29, 2012 by atopgreeneshill

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet the great Ranger catcher Geno Petralli.  I’m not sure how Geno ended up in his current vocation, but he was working as the construction foreman for a contractor who was building … Continue reading →

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