What’s in a name? According to the Baseball Crank, a lot:
Having a great baseball name is important. For example, lots of people remember Drungo La Rue Hazewood (who was 0-for-5 in the major leagues) and Van Lingle Mungo, but almost nobody has heard of Bobby Wallace even though he played 25 seasons in the majors […]
Ryan Church is talking crap about the Washington Nationals (hat tip to Capitol Punishment). Lastings Milledge is doing the same about the New York Mets.
In case you forgot, these two were traded for each other in November. First up, Mr. Church:
They’d play me, sit me, play me, make a trade, sit me… It’s a business, […]
The inaugural issue of Roster Magazine is now available. I contributed the fantasy baseball preview of the San Diego Padres, but don’t let that stop you from swinging by and having a look. ;-)
Some good stuff here. Glad I could be a part of it…
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Previously…
#91-100
#81-90
#71-80
Where were we? Ah yes, Terry Kennedy was being named Minor League Manager of the Year; Jay Gibbons was busy winning the Pioneer League MVP; and 41-year-old Dave Stieb, after a 5-year layoff, was making a comeback and earning “best control” honors in Baseball America’s “best tools” survey.
It must be 1998, the year that neither […]
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Today’s bit of randomness goes back a few years. Like 1876.
John Hayes played five games for the New York Mutuals that year, going 3-for-21 with two triples. Hayes was born in January 1855 and died in May 1904.
The Mutuals finished 21-35 in 1876, good for sixth place in the National League, […]
Roger Clemens is at it again. I’d like to stop talking about him, but he just won’t let me. According to published reports, Clemens snapped at a photographer on Tuesday for — get this — taking pictures.
I know, what was the guy thinking? Well, aside from the fact that his job is to take pictures.
Although […]
Ron Necciai’s name came across my virtual desk not long ago, specifically the fact that he once fanned 27 batters in a game. Yeah, that got my attention.
So I did a little surfing and found a fascinating article on Neccai. The game took place May 13, 1952, in Bristol, Va., and according to Necciai, “I […]
Not that you’d want to shake a stick at baseball blogs, but Brock for Broglio has posted a list of 101 Best Progressive Baseball Blogs and Resources. I’m honored that Knuckle Curve and Ducksnorts both made the cut.
We are in excellent company, and there are many sites that I’ve never visited, so I’m looking forward […]
Another week, another poll. This time I’m wondering whether you consider yourself sabermetrically inclined, “old school,” or both. Me? A little of each. As I’ve mentioned numerous times, I grew up reading Bill James. At the same time, I’m a romantic at heart.
Honestly I’ve never understood why there’s been such a disconnect between the two […]
Houston Astros outfielder and fellow b5 blogger Hunter Pence wants to answer your question. You do have a question, don’t you? Get over there and ask.
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