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
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
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...
BRAVES HOODWINK DIAMONDBACKS
Teams make trades to improve themselves. The 2016 Arizona had spent a fortune to secure All Star pitcher Zack Greinke. They had growing young star pitchers in Robbie Ray and Patrick Corbin. They knew if they could get one more dependable starter they could contend for...