Looking Back on Kevin Youkilis’ Career with the Boston Red Sox

June 25, 2012 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment

Baseball trades often leave fans feeling reflective; in the way one may have felt after having a good friend move away during grade school. Sunday’s announcement that the Red Sox had sent corner infielder Kevin Youkilis to the White Sox in a glorified roster purge to get full time at bats for rookie phenom Will […]

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The Glory Days: Kaline the Selfless Star

May 6, 2012 by Thad Mumau · 2 Comments

Al Kaline never sought the spotlight. It found him at Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, the All-Star Game and the World Series, places the light shines brightest. Otherwise, he was Everyday Al. He could have been carrying a black lunch pail, the way he went about his job. So workmanlike, so steady. Kaline was a steady […]

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