Michael Bowden and I first crossed paths when he was in the minor leagues with the Red Sox organization. I could go on and on about how much the Sox front office respected him, but I’ll keep it simple. As of 2008, there was plenty of buzz about him as a prospect, perhaps superior to either Justin Masterson or Josh Reddick (just to cherry pick two).Instead of gushing about … [Read more...]
The Case for Raw Fed Dogs - [Guest Post]
[Editor’s note: When Gabe first sent the post about feeding raw to dogs, he didn't know I fed mine raw. Moreover, the blog post was an example of how authentic this site gets – he wasn't making an argument so much as walking everyone through his thought process as he explored something new to him. If you've read for any length of time, you've seen this play out – soap, anyone? … [Read more...]
Brandon Guyer - Eating CLEAN [Guest Post]
I met Brandon Guyer on a scouting assignment last season while he was at AAA Durham. I was taken aback by his mature take on training and nutrition. Most young players are scarfing pizzas late at night after games; Brandon was thinking through how to best impact his physical well being through his consumption of natural, whole foods.I’m honored to give this man a forum to … [Read more...]
Ryan Kalish - A Personal Journey [Guest Post]
I respect Ryan Kalish for the man that he’s been, the man that he is and for the man that he’s becoming. He’s consistently looking for ways to improve as a human being and has a genuinely inquisitive and receptive mind. Our discussions delve deep into topics into which most athletes don't even care to venture. We’ve covered everything under the sun over the years, but we … [Read more...]
Fat Washing Cocktails [Guest Post]
I knew I wanted to introduce a guest blogger at some point to Kaplifestyle. I’ve been hemming and hawing, waiting for the right moment to give it a shot. Providing a platform to teach is among the greatest gifts a man or woman can give to another.When our editor, Stephanie, told me about her homemade cocktails, I was fascinated. Not because I drink them, I don’t. I was … [Read more...]