“A Million Dollar Deal”
February 7, 2019 by Mike Lynch · 1 Comment
In 1965 the Cincinnati Reds dealt Frank Robinson to the Baltimore Orioles. Here’s an article I wrote almost 12 years ago that examines that historic trade. May you forever rest in peace, Mr. Robinson. December 9, 1965: Reds right fielder Frank Robinson to the Orioles for Milt Pappas, Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson. When Cincinnati […]
Hairy-chested Guys and Deadbeat Dads
July 14, 2013 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment
The Washington Nationals ship of state was supposed to be sailing for glory. Instead, at the All-Star break it limped into Washington Harbor, their sails in tatters after a trip to Philadelphia and Miami that saw them lose three of four to the Phillies and two of three to the Marlins. The Nats scored 19 […]
Triple Milestones 2011
November 5, 2011 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
Offensive production in the major leagues continued to decline slightly in 2011 but not as much as in 2010. The number of runs per game has declined each year from 9.72 in 2006 to 8.57 in 2011. The home run rate of 1.87 per game was the lowest since 1993. The major league batting average, […]
The Favorite Toy and…Grover Cleveland Alexander
December 9, 2010 by Mike Lynch · Leave a Comment
Those of you who read my last Favorite Toy article about Babe Ruth probably noticed that the second installment was supposed to be about Ted Williams. Well, after giving it some thought I realized that I wanted to go deeper with Williams than most of the others I have in mind, mostly because of the […]
