Tag Archives: Rinku Singh

“Million Dollar Arm”

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

Last June, ROTB blogged on Rinku Singh (b. 8/8/88!) and Dinesh Patel. Now, the film—from Disney. The Hollywood take, not the Bollywood version. (Though some would persuasively argue that the biggest-and-smartest money lay in cricket—the IPL—on the Indian subcontinent: not … Continue reading →

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Patel and Singh, and Pray for Rain

Posted on June 7, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Among old-time Braves fans, the saying ran “Spahn and Sain, and pray for rain,” or its variant: “Spahn and Sain, and two days of rain.” The reference is to Warren Spahn—perhaps the most overlooked super pitcher (even if he is … Continue reading →

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