John Dealt, Went
This anagram of “John Wetteland” pretty much describes the 1990s for the decade’s top reliever.
1993 Finest Refractors
Barry Bonds vs. The Hall of Fame
There are tons of examples of writing that argue for or against the inclusion of Barry Bonds into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This isn’t one of them.
(The Original) Fish Man Good
Tim Salmon was the first of the Angels’ big fish. He was also attacked by a houseboat and his baseball cards were part of a major shift in how we chase rookie cards.
We’ll Never See Another…Never Mind
Nolan Ryan’s retirement came at the same time as the emergence of a nearly identical pitcher.
Lucky Number 27
How is Bob Welch assigned card #151 in the ’93 Finest checklist? He should be card #27. That number, after all, is one that appears several times in his career.
Promising Pitcher and Low-Key Car Connoisseur Erik Hanson
High performance and the occasional physical breakdown. Whether one is talking about a BMW 8-Series or pitcher Erik Hanson the combination is worth it.
A Pitcher with a Perfect Game in Retirement
In keeping with the recent unexpected bowling theme, I take a look at professional bowler John Burkett. Baseball fans probably know him as a key pitcher with the Giants and Red Sox.
Did You Know Tom Candiotti is a Hall of Famer?
“Hall of Famer Tom Candiotti,” is an interesting way to introduce the longtime knuckleballer.