Derrick Goold's Blog, page 122

170/366 The wife presents me with a belated Father’s Day...

170/366 The wife presents me with a belated Father’s Day gift. I believe it’s less of a gesture and more of a hint. (Taken with Instagram)

Clemens and the "Character Clause"

Clemens and the "Character Clause":

The bonfire of the baseball writers began a little early this season, and there has to be a better way to solve the riddle of Cooperstown and Steroid Era.

169/366 The as-it-happen scorebook from Father’s Day...

169/366 The as-it-happen scorebook from Father’s Day 15-inning game between the Cardinals and the KC Royals. This is the Cardinals side. (Taken with Instagram)

168/366 The Boy Wonder’s last at-bat — and hit!...

168/366 The Boy Wonder’s last at-bat — and hit! — of the season. (Taken with Instagram)

167/366 Father’s Day at the ballpark, five hours before...

167/366 Father’s Day at the ballpark, five hours before the end of a 15-inning game that tested the patience of the managers and the devotion of the fans. (Taken with Instagram)

166/366 June 16, pregame. Cardinals draft pick Stephen Piscotty...

166/366 June 16, pregame. Cardinals draft pick Stephen Piscotty gets some advice from manager Mike Matheny before taking batting practice at Busch Stadium. (Taken with Instagram)

165/366 After a full day of Super Hero Camp, a sushi dinner, a...

165/366 After a full day of Super Hero Camp, a sushi dinner, a family movie night to see “Madagascar 3,” and finally a going away party for his “aunt” the Boy Wonder zonks out on the ride home. (Taken with Instagram)

164/366 It’s costume day at Super Hero Camp so naturally...

164/366 It’s costume day at Super Hero Camp so naturally the Boy Wonder wants to see how the big guy’s cowl fits. (Taken with Instagram)

163/366 With the Gateway Arch shimmering in the heat in the...

163/366 With the Gateway Arch shimmering in the heat in the distance, Chicago’s other ball club visits Busch for Game 2 of an interleague series. (Taken with Instagram)

162/366 Foreign items in the visitors’ dugout at Busch...

162/366 Foreign items in the visitors’ dugout at Busch Stadium — the Chicago White Sox make a rare appearance. (Taken with Instagram)