Monday is link day here at The Fair Base Ballist. Here shall you find links to other articles/stuff that I saw I deemed to be worth spreading. Bullpen Gospels: Prayers are answered in unusual ways If this lovely little bit … Continue reading →
Well, dear reader, 2009 is drawing to a close. In a few days a new year will dawn, bringing new hopes and dreams with it. Before we embark on that new 365-day journey, let us take a moment to reflect … Continue reading →
Welcome to Part Two of the FBB’s year in review! This will be the last installment. As far as I know… Are you ready for some more bests, worsts, and mosts? Then read on, my fair viewer, read on. ~ … Continue reading →
So much for my dreams of a Cubs organization based on the development of promising young players from within. Trading away the farm (and I mean that in a very literal sense) ain’t the prescription for success, in my opinion, … Continue reading →
You didn’t think I was going to forget, didja? Others may say what they wish about Sam Fuld. I always liked him. The moment he made that brilliant leaping catch into the ivy, back in ’07 when he was first … Continue reading →
Happy Wednesday! Who’s ready for a bit of this-day-in-history? I know I am. Historic events of April 27th: Ulysses S. Grant (1822), Rogers Hornsby (1896) and Casey Kasem (1932) were born. Ferdinand Magellan (1521) and Ralph Waldo Emerson (1882) died. … Continue reading →