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The Walk-down Song
In 1880, the National League changed the rules so that eight balls instead of nine were required for a walk. In 1884, the National League changed the rules so that six balls were required for a walk. In 1886, the … Continue reading →
Baby, You’re a Rich Man…and I Guess a Free One Now
Bulletin: The Department of Justice will not appeal a court ruling that clears Barry Bonds of obstruction in a probe over steroids. Such ends criminal prosecution of Major League Baseball’s career home-run leader. Thank goodness for this news on the … Continue reading →
We Are the Champions, We Are the Champions, We Are the Champions
In the end, it was diminutive Venezuelan Marco Scutaro delivering as ballyhooed Venezuelan Miguel Cabrera struck out without offering a swing. The Giants earned their seventh World Championship, second in three years, as well as second since leaving New York … Continue reading →
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Tagged All-Star Game, Barry Bonds, Brian Wilson, Buster Posey, Cincinnati Reds, Dave Righetti, Detroit Tigers, Marco Scutaro, Miguel Cabrera, National League, New York Yankees, Polo Grounds, Prince Fielder, Roberto Kelly, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Lincecum, Triple Crown, World Series
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The Overhaul of Fame
Since I (Evander) am always babbling (even occasionally in a coherent manner) about this subject, Martin has egged me on to comment further on The National Baseball Hall of Fame selection process: how to ensure only the greatest players are … Continue reading →
Posted in Baseball, Right Off the Bat Website
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Tagged "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Barry Bonds, Barry Larkin, Bert Blyleven, Bill James, Denny McLain, Don Drysdale, Gerg Maddux, Literature, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Paul Molitor, Pedro Martinez, Pete Rose, Rafael Palmiero, Roger Clemens, Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb
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Top Ten Baseball Stories in 2011
Here comes my (Evander’s, admittedly subjective) Top Ten Baseball Stories and News in 2011. 10. Moneyball is released to theaters on September 23 9. Derek Jeter reaches 3,000 career hits, and Jim Thome reaches 600 career home runs 8. Albert … Continue reading →
Posted in Baseball, Right Off the Bat Book
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Tagged Albert Pujols, American League, Barry Bonds, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Derek Jeter, Houston Astros, Jim Thome, Literature, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Players Association, Mariano Rivera, Moneyball, St. Louis Cardinals, Terry Francona, Wild Card
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Bonds on Bonds
Everyone now knows that Barry Bonds has escaped prison time. He will be under some form of house arrest (in his large house) for a little longer than a month, do community service, and pay a whopping $4,000 fine. Of … Continue reading →
The Body Politic
Our book, Right Off the Bat, spends quite a bit of time exploring the less salubrious sides of cricket and baseball, including the corruption that has accompanied the games almost from their beginnings. Although one might wish that double-dealing and … Continue reading →
Posted in Baseball, Cricket, Sri Lanka, Yankees
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Tagged Barry Bonds, Kumar Sangakkara, Manny Ramirez, Mark McGwire, Pete Rose, Rafael Palmeiro, Roger Clemens
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Baseball Historian Weighs in on Barry Bonds
“We live in a time when we think everything can be cured by a medication. If you want to talk about a performance-enhancing culture, let’s look at Viagra, let’s look at Levitro…all of these things that are advertised on daytime … Continue reading →
Barry Bonds You Must Be Kidding (Yourself)
Barry Bonds has had his day in court. He and his Dream Team (and I don’t mean the San Francisco Giants) will no doubt appeal the single verdict, obstruction of justice, which did not go their way. I had a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Bud Selig, Drugs, San Francisco Giants
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Home-run King on Trial
It may not be The Trial Of The Century, but here comes Barry Bonds (reporting to court in San Francisco), depending on what the trial reveals, probably about to cast a klieg light on the nastiness of achieving immortality at … Continue reading →
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