Vin Scully
“I would think that the mound at Dodger Stadium right now is the loneliest place in the world.” September 9, 1965, Scully tries to imagine how Koufax was feeling on the mound as he was 4 strikes away from a perfect game.
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Tommy Lasorda
“There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens.” One of the oldest, wisest men in baseball who has seen all three of those players.
Marlins Complete a Risky Trade with Padres
At seven games above .500, and a game out of a playoff spot, the Fish made a huge trade with the Padres to make the statement that they are going for it. With the rotation being Miami’s biggest problem, they go out and acquire Andrew Cashner and Collin Rea from the Friars. In return, the Padres finally got rid of the disappointing Cashner, while bringing in a hall. Unless the Marlins can turn Cashner into an elite #2 behind Jose Fernandez, San Diego is the winner of this blockbuster trade. The highlight of the hall the Friars received, despite Carter Continue reading Marlins Complete a Risky Trade with Padres
“Catfish” Hunter
“The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s ass all the time.” One of the best pitchers of his era reacting on losing a game.