Rambling On About My Glory Days – What to Do When the Lights Go Out
Although I had a few more major league at-bats than “Moonlight Graham” did, I know just how he felt in the movie Field of Dreams – maybe I could have kept playing, but I may have missed my life’s...
View ArticleWhen Cheney Ruled Washington
It was a cool September evening in 1962 when 4,098 citizens exercised their right to assemble, in anticipation of an appearance by the representatives of the nation’s capital. Not surprisingly, John...
View ArticleSigns Of Cardinal Life
It wasn’t a perfect weekend for St. Louis. Â Not that it was bad, mind you; anytime you win two of three it’s a pretty good set. Â However, the signs from this weekend indicate that as nice as this...
View ArticleRare Home Run Feats by Nava and Guerrero Make It Tough for Others to Take...
Two extraordinary feats, both a few days old now, continue to take much of the thunder away from everything else that is happening in Independent Baseball. They deserve the attention because the...
View ArticleSweeping Our Cares Away
Earlier this year, the Cardinals took the first two games from the Toronto Blue Jays on the road and sent out Adam Wainwright to complete the sweep. Â Wainwright, though, had one of his rare off games...
View ArticleNidiffer making good on his chances
It was just a matter of time before Marcus Nidiffer earned a promotion. After leading the Houston Astros affiliate, Greeneville, of the rookie Appalachian League with 11 home runs, Nidiffer needed a...
View ArticleWas The Vazquez Trade Worth It?
Ever since Javier Vazquez made a name for himself in 2004, after giving up a grand slam to Johnny Damon in the American League Championship series, Yankee fans have dreaded the sight of the...
View ArticleNew Baseball Terminology
Last week my wife, Martha, and I came across the word atavism and neither of us knew the meaning. I suggested that it meant “possessing the qualities of an ata.” That was wrong. We looked it up and...
View ArticleSally League Showdown (Almost) Matches the Hype
The showdown between two of the South Atlantic League’s best teams just about lived up to all the hype that preceded this week’s four game series as the Delmarva Shorebirds sandwiched two victories...
View ArticleCreighton Gubanich: Making a Grand Entrance
Drafted in the 6th round of the 1990 baseball draft by the Oakland Athletics, Creighton Gubanich’s 6-3 200 pound build represented his identity as a power hitting catcher. Also playing a little third...
View ArticleWhen Will Girardi Learn?
The Athletics and the Yankees endured quite an intense battle Tuesday night. The Yankees, after trailing 6-0 going into the eighth inning, scored five runs and ultimately lost by just one run. The game...
View ArticleLa Unica Opcion Ganadora, Ossie Guillen (The Only Winning Option, Ossie Guillen)
La gerencia de los Marlins acaba de dar un paso convincente, con respecto al mundo de promesas que ofrecen para la próxima campaña, con la contratación de Ossie Guillén como manager del club. Claro, el...
View ArticleClearing The Bases
I was supposed to write this column last week, but ended up spending way to much time on another project, so I apologize, but here we are with news and notes from the National League. New York Mets:...
View ArticleIndy Domination? It Was in This Eastern League Game With Mates Getting Win,...
Independent Baseball players who have had their contracts purchased by major league organizations seem to understand what a neat little fraternity they have. They are in the minority on affiliated...
View ArticleA Life Saved By a Beaning
During my travels through baseball history, I have joined many other historians in a fascination with so-called “cup of coffee” players who played just a game or two or a few in the major leagues, or...
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