Dreams Turned Nightmares

April 7, 2011 by Sam Miller · Leave a Comment

In 1949, a 29-year-old Phillies first baseman was surging. Standing more than 6-feet tall, 175 lbs. and equipped with a pleasant disposition, he had the total package. Whether at the plate or in the field, he exuded cool. Former teammate Lennie Merullo said of Eddie Waitkus, “It was like his head actually rested on top […]

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Just How Good is Jim Thome?

September 7, 2010 by Michael Hoban · 5 Comments

Jim Thome recently passed Mark McGwire for the #9 spot on the all-time home run list with 584 round trippers.Â So, an obvious question arises: Just how good is Jim Thome?Â Or, better yet, does his career really reflect Hall of Fame numbers? The answer is Yes.Â At the end of the 2009 season, Jim […]

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