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)