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Albert Pujols Does What He Has to Do
I (Evander) am no apologist for big-salaried baseball players. I have good friends in St. Louis, and in fact, uncharacteristically, pulled for this National League team during the 2011 World Series. So, I feel your pain Cardinals fans. But Albert … Continue reading
Derek Jeter Plays Winter Ball in Panama
There is, or more accurately was, a long-standing tradition of major-league talent playing winter ball throughout Latin America. But with salaries what they are and more-sophisticated training year round, the practice, I (Evander) thought, was less prevalent: certainly among the … Continue reading
The Greatest Relief Pitcher in Baseball History Has Throat Surgery
We are glad Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees had
Congratulations Ryan Braun and Justin Verlander
Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers and Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the MVP in their respective leagues. Braun beat out Matt Kemp (not to be confused with Shakespearean jig-dancer Will Kempe, who once Boogalooed all the way … Continue reading
When Did the Florida Marlins Become “The Miami Marlins”?
When did this happen? The Marlins are no longer representing a giant state for the National League, only a great city. The Marlins have their eye on Albert Pujols to go along with their new identity, logo, and retractable-dome stadium. … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Miami Marlins, National League, New York Yankees
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Matty Alou
One of the greatest batters of the 1960s, and part of a trio of brothers that played in the major leagues (they collectively hold the all-time base-hits record for a family; this includes the three DiMaggio brothers), Matty Alou died … Continue reading
Nogoodnik Howie Spira Speaks
A name from the dim past of the 1980s has resurfaced. Selected by the late George Steinbrenner to dig up dirt on his high-paid star, Dave Winfield, Spira now bares all in an interview with New York radio station WINS. … Continue reading
Albert Pujols Cements His Reputation
The number-one slugger of the 21st century added three World Series home runs and six runs batted in (RBI) to his astonishing career stats. Only Babe Ruth (two times) and Mr. October. Reggie Jackson, had ever accomplished the feat before. … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Pujols, Babe Ruth, Bobby Richardson, Hideki Matsui, Reggie Jackson, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers
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Yankees Universe Parking Fiasco (World Series to Begin)
Is the big news in New York that the World Series, pitting the St. Louis Cardinals against the Texas Rangers, begins tomorrow? It may be the news of the world, but not in Yankees Universe. Yankees Universe has a messy … Continue reading
Who Is this Guy?
Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers has hit six home runs in the postseason. Who is this guy? He was drafted by the New York Mets. He had a cup of coffee with the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been in … Continue reading
Right Off the Bat 