Lots more to come on the Josh Hamilton deal but, in the meantime, here’s a quick thought: Most people understand that in baseball, players generally begin to decline at some point in their 30s. People differ on the year most players decline — is it 32? 31? 34? 30? — but the general point remains….
Month: December 2012
Party Like It’s 2016
Lots more to come on the Josh Hamilton deal but, in the meantime, here’s a quick thought: Most people understand that in baseball, players generally begin to decline at some point in their 30s. People differ on the year most players decline — is it 32? 31? 34? 30? — but the general point remains….
Captain Watson
I’ve been lucky enough to be around the next American Ryder Cup captain, Tom Watson, a whole lot in my life. He has asked me to introduce him at various functions and to be his co-host at various events. I’ve caddied for him. I’ve interviewed him hundreds of times, of course, and I’ve had many…
Captain Watson
I’ve been lucky enough to be around the next American Ryder Cup captain, Tom Watson, a whole lot in my life. He has asked me to introduce him at various functions and to be his co-host at various events. I’ve caddied for him. I’ve interviewed him hundreds of times, of course, and I’ve had many…
Youk Can't Be Serious
A friend of mine is a Yankees fan, and he told me on Wednesday morning that he’s finished. Done. Through. Of course, he does have a habit of periodically going off the deep end about something the Yankees did or did not do and then proclaiming himself ready to break off all relations with pinstripes….
Youk Can’t Be Serious
A friend of mine is a Yankees fan, and he told me on Wednesday morning that he’s finished. Done. Through. Of course, he does have a habit of periodically going off the deep end about something the Yankees did or did not do and then proclaiming himself ready to break off all relations with pinstripes….
A Desperate Grab for Hope
It goes without saying that in pure baseball terms, I despise the Royals’ trade of late Sunday night. Despise. Deplore. Deride. Disapprove. If there were a Royals Tradebook Page, I would click the “dislike” button at least 10,000 times. The Royals traded their No. 1 prospect (and one of the best hitting prospects in the…
A Desperate Grab for Hope
It goes without saying that in pure baseball terms, I despise the Royals’ trade of late Sunday night. Despise. Deplore. Deride. Disapprove. If there were a Royals Tradebook Page, I would click the “dislike” button at least 10,000 times. The Royals traded their No. 1 prospect (and one of the best hitting prospects in the…
Dale Murphy and the Age-Outs
This year, Dale Murphy will become the 35th player to age off the Hall of Fame ballot after 15 years. We’ll get into Murphy in a minute, but first: It’s an excellent collection of players. Some were elected into the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee: Richie Ashburn, Jim Bunning, Orlando Cepeda, Nellie Fox, Bill…
Dale Murphy and the Age-Outs
This year, Dale Murphy will become the 35th player to age off the Hall of Fame ballot after 15 years. We’ll get into Murphy in a minute, but first: It’s an excellent collection of players. Some were elected into the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee: Richie Ashburn, Jim Bunning, Orlando Cepeda, Nellie Fox, Bill…