“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 […]
Touring The Bases With…John Castino
August 21, 2010 by Dave Heller · Leave a Comment
John Castino was selected co-rookie of the year (with Toronto’s Alfredo Griffin) in the American League for 1979 after batting .285 with eight triples. Due to the tie, the voting process (and point system) was changed in 1980. Castino hit .302 in 1980 and led the American League in triples in 1981, but back problems […]
Cuban Relaxation
May 19, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment
Cuba and Puerto Rico are never as close as when Pudge and Livan Hernandez are Nationals battery mates. Â Rockies’ manager Jim Tracy said watching the two seasoned pros, “It’s like they are playing catch in the park.” Â They are two of the most senior players in the game and still two of the most fun […]
Remembering Charlie “King Kong” Keller
May 1, 2010 by Gary Bedingfield · 7 Comments
Charles E. “King Kong†Keller was born on September 12, 1916 in Middletown, Maryland. An outfielder, Keller played baseball and basketball at the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in agricultural economics before signing with the New York Yankees in 1937. Keller played for the Newark Bears of the Class AA International League […]
