Daily Quote: Howard Johnson
“Maybe they should see if his body is corked.” Johnson, who is 3rd on the all-time Mets list for homers, doubles and RBI’s gives his thoughts on fellow slugger, Bo Jackson.
Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden
Justin Turner Before he was Justin Turner
From college freshman all-American at Cal State Fullerton, to College WS Champ, to 7th round draftee, to falling off of the face of the baseball world, to one of the best hitters in the game today; Justin Turner has had quite a journey. The MLB now knows him as arguably the most impactful position player on the Dodgers squad, but at 31-years-old, many are wondering, where did he come from? While, the ones who are Dodger fans are thanking the baseball Gods, believe it or not, Turner was supposed to be this good 7 years ago. LA’s third baseman grew Continue reading Justin Turner Before he was Justin Turner
Cal Ripken Jr
“If I handpicked 12 off days every year, I guarantee you I’d hit 10 or 15 points higher.” Cal’s record of 2632 consecutive games played may never be touched, but he had a point in this quote as a fully rested Cal could have easily hit over .300 more than the 5 times he did.
Ron Luciano
“Any umpire who claims he has never missed a play is…..well, an umpire.” Despite Luciano have been a famous umpire in the 1970’s, this is a true statement from a book he wrote, as all umpires will stand by their calls.