What I didn’t know about the DH
I know a lot about baseball. I’m not saying that to brag, just as a piece of background information. I’m not claiming to be all-knowing or a trivia savant (off the top of my head, I can’t tell you who…
Author: Dan
I'm a baseball editor and occasional writer who used to cover the minor leagues -- particularly the Lakewood BlueClaws -- in 2001-02. Unless otherwise credited (as of 2015) or linked off-site, all photos on this site were either taken by me or are part of my personal collection.
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Parting shot
Until next year … Summer time has come and gone, and everybody’s home again Closing down for the season, I found the last of the souvenirs — Billy Joel, “Famous Last Words” I took this shot after the final game…
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Carp-e diem! What you missed if you missed last night
I can understand the view of the fan who, frustrated over another disappointed season by his team, finds no interest in the postseason. And I know what it’s like to see your team, which seemed destined — even a lock…
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From ND to MLB: Billy Burke
One hundred years ago today — Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1911 — the Boston Rustlers arrived at Chicago’s West Side Grounds for a getaway day doubleheader against the Cubs. It would be the 11th and 12th games in the last nine…
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Next year’s stamps, all together
Don’t these look beautiful? They’ll be great to have — one sheet to keep, others to use — next summer*. *Assuming the Post Office still exists.
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From ND to MLB: John Axford
Have you ever watched pitchers in the outfield during batting practice? Probably not, right? Why would you? Maybe there’s one you’re keeping tabs on hoping to get a ball tossed your way, or one of the guys is a target…
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Pops!
And here’s the kick-ass Willie Stargell stamp that will be part of next summer’s release. I love that they used both the yellow jersey and that intimidating stance (even if his face isn’t so intimidating as depicted).
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Larry Doby gets a stamp!
This came out a week ago, but I’ve been quite busy and never got around to writing anything. And now that a hurricane is bearing down on us and I don’t know when I’ll have power and internet again after…
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From ND to MLB: Craig Counsell
The hit came just in time. Forty-five at-bats is a long time to go 0-fer — especially when you’re coming off the bench. For a starter, it’s a bad week, maybe 10 days. For a backup, it can be a…
