Monday, June 29, 2015

Greatest Left Fielders in AL History by Team


Baltimore Orioles: Ken Williams (via St Louis) (1918-27)
Boston Red Sox: Ted Williams (1939-60), Carl Yastrzemski (1961-83)
New York Yankees: Charlie Keller (1939-49, 1952)
Tampa Bay Rays: Carl Crawford (2002-10)
Toronto Blue Jays: George Bell (1981-90)
Chicago White Sox: Shoeless Joe Jackson (1915-20)
Cleveland Indians: Albert Belle (1989-96)
Detroit Tigers: Bobby Veach (1912-23)
Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon (2007-present)
Minnesota Twins: Goose Goslin (via Washington) (1921-30, 1938)
Houston Astros: Jose Cruz (1975-87)
LA Angels: Garret Anderson (1994-2008)
Oakland A's: Rickey Henderson (1979-84; 1989-93; 1994-95; 1998)
Seattle Mariners: Raul Ibanez (1996-2000; 2004-08; 2013)
Texas Rangers: Frank Howard (1965-72)

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Greatest Shortstops in National League history by team

Atlanta Braves: Rabbit Maranville (via Boston) (1912-20, 1929-35)
Miami Marlins: Hanley Ramirez (2006-12)
New York Mets: Jose Reyes (2003-11)
Philadelphia Phillies: Jimmy Rollins (2000-14)
Washington Nationals: Ian Desmond (2009-present)
Chicago Cubs: Ernie Banks (1953-71)
Cincinnati Reds: Barry Larkin (1986-2004)
Milwaukee Brewers: Robin Yount (1974-93)
Pittsburgh Pirates: Honus Wagner (1900-17)
St Louis Cardinals: Ozzie Smith (1982-96)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Stephen Drew (2006-12)
Colorado Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki (2006-present)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Pee Wee Reese (1940-58)
San Diego Padres: Gary Templeton (1982-91)
San Francisco Giants: Travis Jackson (1922-36)

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Greatest Shortstops in AL History by team

Baltimore Orioles: Cal Ripken (1981-2001)
Boston Red Sox: Nomar Garciaparra (1996-2004)
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter (1995-2014)
Tampa Bay Rays: Julio Lugo (2003-06)
Toronto Blue Jays: Tony Fernandez (1983-90, 1993, 1998-9, 2001)
Chicago White Sox: Luke Appling (1930-50)
Cleveland Indians: Lou Boudreau (1938-50) and Omar Vizquel (1994-2004)
Detroit Tigers: Alan Trammell (1977-96)
Kansas City Royals: Freddie Patek (1971-79)
Minnesota Twins: Joe Cronin (via Washington) (1928-34)
Houston Astros: Dickie Thon (1981-87)
Los Angeles Angels:Jim Fregosi (1961-71)
Oakland A's: Miguel Tejada (1997-2003)
Seattle Mariners: Alex Rodriguez (1994-2000)
Texas Rangers: Elvis Andrus (2009-present)

Monday, June 15, 2015

Greatest third basemen in National League history by team

Atlanta Braves: Eddie Mathews (1952-66) and Chipper Jones (1993-2012)
Miami Marlins: Mike Lowell (1999-2005)
New York Mets: David Wright (2004-present)
Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Schmidt (1972-89)
Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman (2005-present)
Chicago Cubs: Ron Santo (1960-74)
Cincinnati Reds: Pete Rose (1963-78, 1984-6)
Milwaukee Brewers:Paul Molitor (1978-92)
Pittsburgh Pirates: Pie Traynor (1920-37)
St Louis Cardinals: Ken Boyer (1955-65)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Matt Williams (1998-2003)
San Diego Padres: Phil Nevin (1999-2005)
San Francisco Giants: Freddie Lindstrom (1924-32)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Ron Cey (1971-82)
Colorado Rockies: Vinnie Castilla (1993-99, 2004, 2006)

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Greatest third basemen in history by team

Baltimore Orioles: Brooks Robinson (1955-77)
Boston Red Sox: Wade Boggs (1982-92)
New York Yankees: Graig Nettles (1973-83)
Tampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria (2008-present)
Toronto Blue Jays: Kelly Gruber (1984-92)
Chicago White Sox: Robin Ventura (1989-98)
Cleveland Indian: Ken Keltner (1937-49)
Detroit Tigers: George Kell (1946-52)
Kansas City Royals: George Brett (1973-93)
Minnesota Twins: Harmon Killebrew (1954-74)
Los Angeles Angels: Troy Glaus (1998-2004)
Houston Astros: Doug Rader (1969-75)
Oakland A's: Frank Baker (via Philadelphia) (1908-14)
Seattle Mariners: Adrian Beltre (2005-09)
Texas Rangers: Buddy Bell (1979-85)

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Sci Fi History: Blake 7 (1978)

Influenced by The Dirty Dozen and Star Trek, Blake 7 follows the exploits of criminals in space. They are banished from Earth and sent on a one-way mission. However, they commandeer a ship and escape. Despite a small budget, the show's strong stories and characters made the show a hit for the BBC.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Luis Tiant timeline


Born: Novermber 23, 1940
1959-62: Mexico and Cuba
1962: Purchased by Cleveland Indians
1962-4: Minor Leagues
Debut: July 19, 1964 (Indians)
1968: Altered his delivery
1968: Pitching Title
1968: 21-9, 1.60, 19 CG, 9 SHO, 258.1 IP, 264 Strikeouts, 0.871 WHIP
1969: Traded to Minnesota Twins
1970: Twins win AL West
1970: Broke Scapula
1971: Signed by Atlanta Braves
1971: Signed by Boston Red Sox
1972: Comeback Player of the Year
1972: Pitching Title
1975: Red Sox win pennant
1975: Tiant becomes World Series hero
1975: Babe Ruth Award
1978: Signed by New York Yankees
1981: Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates
1981-2: Mexican League
1982: Purchased by California Angels
1983: Appeared on Cheers
1997: Red Sox Hall of Fame
2002: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Hall of Fame
2002: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (18% of vote)

Accomplishments:
3x All Star
1972 Comeback Player of the Year
Red Sox Hall of Fame
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Hall of Fame
1975 Babe Ruth Award
Player of the Month (August 1976)
2x Player of the Week
229-172
3.30
573 games-484 starts
187 CG
49 SHO
15 Saves
3486.1 IP
2416 Strikeouts
1.199 WHIP
Won 15+ Games: 6x
Won 20+ Games: 4x
Sub 3 ERA: 5x
Sub 2 ERA: 2x
10+ CG: 8x
15+ CG: 5x
20+ CG: 2x
25 CG (1974)
200+ IP: 8x
250+ IP: 5x
311.1 IP (1974)
200+ Strikeouts: 3x
264 Strikeouts (1968)
Led league in ERA: 2x
Led league in SHO: 3x
Led league in WHIP (1.085): 1973
Postseason: 3-0, 2.86, 5 games, 4 CG, 3 CG, 1 SHO, 34.2 IP, 1.154 WHIP (3 Series)

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Mike Henneman timeline

Born: December 11, 1961
1982: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays (did not sign)
1983: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies (did not sign)
1984: Drafted by Detroit Tigers
1984-87: Minor Leagues
Debut: May 11, 1987
1987: Tigers win AL East
1987: 11-3, 2.98, 96.2 IP, 1.200 WHIP
1987: TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year
1988: 9-6, 1.87, 22 saves, 91.1 IP, 1.051 WHIP
1989: ASG
1991: 10-2, 2.88, 21 saves, 84.1 IP
1995: Traded to Houston Astros
1995: Signed by Texas Rangers
1996: Rangers lose ALDS
2002: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0 votes)

Accomplishments:
1989 All Star
1987 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year
57-42
3.21
561 games
193 Saves
732.2 IP
533 Strikeouts
1.306 WHIP
10+ Wins: 3x
Sub 3 ERA: 5x
Sub 2.50 ERA: 2x
1.87 ERA (1988)
60+ Games: 6x
20+ Saves: 7x
31 Saves (1996)
80+ IP: 5x
90+ IP: 4x
1.051 ERA (1988)
Postseason: 1-0, 9.00 ERA, 6 games,  6 IP, 7 walks-4 strikeouts, 2.333 WHIP (2 series)

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Tim Wallach timeline

Born: September 14, 1957
1978: Drafted by California Angels (Did not sign)
1979: College All-American (Cal State Fullerton)
1979: Golden Spikes
1979: TSN College Player of the Year
1979: Drafted by Montreal Expos
Debut: September 6, 1980 (Expos)
1980: Homered in first Big League AB
1981: Expos win NL East
1992: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
1994: Comeback Player of the Year
1995: Signed by Angels
1995-6: Dodgers lose NLDS
1996: Signed by Dodgers
2002: Dropped off HOF Ballot (0.2%)
2004-05: Dodger Hitting Coach
2009-10: Minor League Manager
2011-present: Dodger coach
2014: Canadian Baseball HOF

Accomplishments:

5x All Star
3x Gold Glove
2x Silver Slugger
NL Comeback Player of the Year (1994)
Golden Spikes (1979)
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2x Player of the Week
Player of the Month (May 1982)
.257
908 Runs
2085 Hits
432 Doubles
260 HR
1125 RBI
.732 OPS
3369 TB
30+ Doubles: 7x
40+ Doubles: 2x
20+ HR: 5x
123 RBI (1987)
.500 SLG: 2x
305 TB (1987)
Led league in doubles: 2x
Led league in HBP (10): 1986
Postseason: .071, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .319 OPS (4 Series)

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Quotes of the Month: May 2015

Quote of the Month: "I want to make a heartfelt apology for whatever it is I end up accidentally saying during the forthcoming Jurassic World press tour."
-Chris Pratt

Stupid Quote of the Month: "I gotta pay the bills."
-Bill Clinton

and the rest...
"She's absolutely wrong."

-Barack Obama on Elizabeth Warren

"I'm naked and afraid."

-David Letterman on retirement

"Members deserve to be paid, staff deserves to be paid and the cost of living here is causing serious problems for people who are not wealthy to serve in this institution."

-Rep. Alcee Hastings


“When will the media ask @BarackObama & @HillaryClinton key question for 2016- Knowing what we know now, would you still have abandoned Iraq?”

-Liz Cheney

"I created a monster."

-Art Garfunkel on Paul Simon

"Let's be honest: Some black lives really don't matter. If you are a young black man shot in the head by another young black man, almost certainly no one will know your name. Al Sharpton won't come rushing to your family's side with cameras in tow. MSNBC won't discuss the significance of your death. No one will protest, or even riot, for you. You are a statistic, not a cause. Just another dead black kid, politically useless to progressives and the media, therefore all but invisible."

-Rich Lowry