SwingPitchers

SwingPitchers

SwingPitchers

Pitchers used to bat. Regularly. Not like Ohtani who actually will accomplish something at the plate. This was a regular occurrence in the National League and the usual ninth batter was the proverbial “easy out.”  Today this has been replaced with the DH and has...
How Did That Just Happen?

How Did That Just Happen?

When we think of heartbreaking losses, it usually involves a last inning collapse. A victory was in hand and it melted into a loss. There is another heartbreaking loss which I will call the “head scratcher”.  It usually looks like this. The losers find themselves...
In Defense of Bobby Bonilla

In Defense of Bobby Bonilla

Every year on July 1, the world celebrates a day with quiet reserve. In some circles it is whispered about in hushed breaths as if speaking about it out loud would upset the lady of the house and the dignity with which she keeps her home.  For others it is celebrated...
CARL CRAWFORD

CARL CRAWFORD

Superman would step into a phone booth as Clark Kent and emerge as Superman. Carl Crawford was a reverse Superman. After 10 seasons as a true All Star with a high batting average, Runs batter in and record setting stolen bases, he signed a huge contract with the...