Whitey Ford
“The way to make coaches think you’re in shape in the spring is to get a tan.” Just one example showing his famous laid back personality that worked well as he, Mickey, and Billy Martin were the three stooges of the Yankees.
Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden
Why the Padres Signed Alexi Ramirez over Desmond, and Only for 1 Year
The Padres haven’t had a solidified starting shortstop since Kahlil Greene, and even he wasn’t that good. It has been obvious that the Friars’ offense has been no better than a minor league team’s, ever since Adrian Gonzalez departed as a free agent after the 2010 season, but really, it has been all aspects of San Diego’s game. One major part of the solution that fans, experts, and media have pointed out, is to acquire a top notch shortstop. Over the past 2 years Ian Desmond’s name has been linked to the Padres over and over again. But, finally when Continue reading Why the Padres Signed Alexi Ramirez over Desmond, and Only for 1 Year
Pee Wee Reese
“I wasn’t trying to think of myself as being the Great White Father. It didn’t matter to me whether he was black or green, he had a right to be there too.” Pee Wee’s friendship and welcoming of Jackie will never be forgotten as a true baseball gesture that resembles the game being America’s past time, and despite past conflicts, every American had the right to play America’s game.
Rays’ New Stadium Opportunity Could be Golden on Future Income Statements
The Tampa Bay Rays have been the laughing stock of MLB attendance for at least a decade, maybe more, averaging between 13-25 thousand fans a game, while Tropicana Field can seat roughly around 34,000. It has been their home since their inaugural 1998 season, but they can’t seem to fill the fairly small ballpark. For about 7 years now, there have been rumors of relocation, and there was even a plan out, back in 2009 with blueprints of the proposed new venue, but it fell through. However, with the new reports of the city allowing the Rays to explore new Continue reading Rays’ New Stadium Opportunity Could be Golden on Future Income Statements