Know When to Hold Them, When to Fold Them
August 1, 2011 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment
Last year at this time the Washington Nationals were patting themselves on the back about reeling in Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps. It was a good trade because everyone was a winner. Fishing for Denard Span off the same pier in July 2011 has proved not as productive. The Twinkies wanted the keys to the […]
All Phillies…All the Time — The Catchers
June 10, 2011 by John Shiffert · 1 Comment
Herewith is the first installment of the All-Time Greatest Phillies Team. Before undertaking this endeavor, some ground rules… This is one version of the “Greatest Phillies of All Time.” The key word is “great,” and it will be used in the larger meaning of the word, that is, beyond pure statistics. This is sort of […]
The All-Time Athletics (a draft book chapter)
February 20, 2011 by Tom Stone · 3 Comments
Who would be selected for a mythical All-Time Athletics (A’s) dream team roster? And how have others answered this fun question throughout the years?
Cliff Lee Builds Drama With Every Pitch
October 18, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment
When Cliff Lee poured three fastballs past Brett Gardner to end the eighth inning, it marked 122 of the best post-season pitches since Roy Halladay threw his no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds. Lee did not have to finish this most recent of his numerous post-season gems. The Rangers busted the game open in the ninth […]
Fun at the Old Ballpark
March 15, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment
The Cardinals seem to have righted the ship and are moving in a positive direction, winning both games of the weekend. Â Before we talk about that, though, let’s discuss the topic making the rounds: Buster Olney’s report of a Albert Pujols/Ryan Howard trade. First off, the Olney report is probably accurate, because when you read […]
