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Reflecting on Derek Jeter

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

With Derek Jeter’s pre-Valentine’s Day bombshell, that he will not be returning to Major League Baseball after 2014, please permit me (Evander) to reflect a few moments on aspects of his remarkable career. I have come to realize that Jeter … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cricket, Right Off the Bat Book, Yankees | Tagged Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, George Steinbrenner, Joe DiMaggio, Literature, Most Valuable Player Award, National Baseball Hall of Fame, New York Yankees, Sachin Tendulkar, Tim Raines, Tony Oliva | Leave a comment

Players and Officials We’d Like to See in the Hall of Fame

Posted on July 30, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Here comes a bakers-dozen-plus-one list (additionally, two not quite on the shortlist, but who ought to be considered) of figures I (Evander) would like to see in The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Let the barroom brawl begin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Tagged Billy Martin, Curt Flood, Denny McLain, George Steinbrenner, Gil Hodges, Graig Nettles, Jack Morris, Jim Kaat, Marvin Miller, Pete Rose, Roger Maris, Ron Santo, Spud Chandler, Thurman Munson, Tommy John, Tony Oliva | 2 Comments

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