Bert Blyleven
“When I started throwing the ball back to the pitcher harder than he was throwing to me, we changed positions.” The great Hall of Fame starter began his career as catcher, and explains his switch to pitcher.
Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden
Dee Gordon Growsely Underpaid by a Team Defined with a Question Mark
The biggest transaction made by the Marlins this offseason was locking Dee Gordon up for the next 5 years on a $50 million deal. But, after the back to back brilliant years the second baseman just recorded, $50 million is quite a bargain. Understandably the Marlins are tight on money after agreeing to pay Stanton over $300 million just over a year ago, but Miami also signed lefty, Wei Yin Chen, to a contract worth $80 million, so there is one question mark of many for this squad. Same as entering last season, the Fish look good on paper. Borrowing Continue reading Dee Gordon Growsely Underpaid by a Team Defined with a Question Mark
Bob Feller
“He couldn’t hit a curveball with an ironing board.” Hall of Fame starter who had a nasty curveball himself, describing Michael Jordan’s bid to play for the White Sox.
Miggy, Verlander May be Passing Torch to Upton Shortely
The Tigers may have been interested in Justin Upton for some time now, but they certainly were not favorites, nevertheless mentioned a lot when the free agent’s name came up in discussions. Upton may be a great bat to add to the lineup, and got the contract he deserved, but the big unanswered question about the signing is concerning the longevity of the contract. Upton has an opt-out clause after the second season (17’), but if he elects not to, than it’s a total of 6 years in a Tigers uniform. Detroit has huge impactful contracts on the books right Continue reading Miggy, Verlander May be Passing Torch to Upton Shortely