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Orioles Dead Quiet in Offseason, Not to Worry

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — 1 Comment ↓

Multiple teams so far this offseason have made a lot of moves towards either rebuilding/reshaping their team or to build the talent already in the locker room. One team though, however, who has not done anything, is the Baltimore Orioles. Since the beginning of the offseason, the O’s have been dead quiet, while sitting by the fire, as other teams, including ones in their division, have gone outside in the cold and been aggressive in pursuing free agents or trade targets. Some O’s fans may argue that the team does not need to do much this winter, which is true Continue reading Orioles Dead Quiet in Offseason, Not to Worry→

Shoeless Joe Jackson Hits .375 In 1919 WS

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

The 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds was famously known as the Black Sox Scandal because of 8 White Sox players throwing the Series on purpose to get paid by gamblers. One of those players was the legendary Shoeless Joe Jackson, who many say to this day was not part of the scandal/deal. Even if he was, how could anyone prove that he tried to lose the Series on purpose? He batted .375 in the Series with a homer, 6 RBI’s, 3 doubles, 18 total bases, and 12 hits in 8 games played. So Continue reading Shoeless Joe Jackson Hits .375 In 1919 WS→

Toronto Blue Jays Not There Yet

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

The Blue Jays in 2014 performed very well under the management of John Gibbons, who is now in his second stint with the team. It might be going a little too far as to say that the Jays in 2014 were a good team who could compete for a playoff spot, but they were sure fun to watch. During the times that Toronto was healthy during the 2014 season, they were very entertaining with their power game. Players like Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion, and Colby Rasmus could most certainly smack that ball out of Rogers Centre whenever they wanted Continue reading Toronto Blue Jays Not There Yet→

The 1950’s in New York

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — 8 Comments ↓

Fun Fact of the Day: Hall of Fame center fielders Duke Snider, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle were all playing in New York during the 1950’s. Duke played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Willie played for the New York Giants, and Mickey Mantle played for the Yankees. Ebbets Field, Yankee Stadium, and the Polo Grounds were making riches every year in the 1950’s as each team was full of talent with the three CF’s, all in their prime, leading the charge. Duke, Willie, and Mickey were all class A guys off the field as well, collecting nicknames from fans and sportscasters. Continue reading The 1950’s in New York→