Tag Archives: Warren Spahn

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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Baseball Meets Smectymnus

Posted on January 21, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

As the Hot Stove League season kicks into high gear, with the advent of some old-style winter weather thro much of North America, all coinciding with the Presidential Inauguration and the federal holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Moose Skowron

Posted on April 28, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

The baseball firmament lost one of its all-time World Series stars. Bill “Moose” Skowron, a fixture at Yankees Oldtimers’ Day for decades following his career, died of congestive heart failure and cancer. Although he made the final out in the … Continue reading →

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