Clearing The Bases

March 13, 2013 by George Kurtz · Leave a Comment

The position of shortstop is traditionally weak, and this year is no exception. The first 3-4 players are studs, next two I wouldn’t mind having, then everyone else is pretty much a dartboard throw, hoping they help me more than they hurt me. What I mean by that is that if I take someone like […]

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Some Background Information About the Mookie Wilson Grounder to Bill Buckner in October 1986

January 8, 2011 by Arne Christensen · Leave a Comment

We all know about Buckner and game 6 of the 1986 World Series. But on October 14, 1986, a profile of Buckner by Ross Newhan noted that in 1985 he had “set a big league record for assists by a first baseman with 184.” But, Newhan also noted the long-term impact from “April 18, 1975, […]

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