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–Albert Einstein
Tag Archives: Mlb
Whitey and Roger and history
I met Whitey Ford when he came to Vancouver with Roger “61” Maris and Don “Perfect Game” Larsen. They were here to promote an MLB spring exhibition game at B.C. Place, which is about as suited for baseball as a senior’s home is for Super Mario.
THE TOUGHEST COMPETITOR EVER
“Don’t dig in against Bob Gibson. He’ll knock you down. He’d knock down his grandmother. Don’t stare at him, don’t smile at him, don’t talk to him. If you hit a home run, don’t run too slow, don’t run too fast. If you want to celebrate, get in the tunnel first. And if he hits you, don’t charge the mound, because he’s a Gold Glove boxer.”
–Hank Aaron
ARE BEAU AND KYLE ON TO SOMETHING?
Beau Payne is an enigma surrounded by a question mark searching for a profound answer. A few years ago he was held captive by his personal demons, bombarded with What If, and drenched in melancholy. To his immense credit he seems to be walking a very straight line these days.
The Amazing Saga of Sidd Finch
He was discovered by a Mets minor league manager who saw him throw a baseball with so much velocity it vaporized soda bottles. Yes, vaporized
HOW TO RUN A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
I have a basic philosophy about coaching. If the kids play well, it’s all them. And, if they don’t play well, it’s all me. That is not false humility. It’s reality. If the players are not getting it done there are two reasons. **** I’m not teaching it right or I’m making it too complicated
Mantle, the King of Jacks
With all the launch angle (bleep) and exit velo (bleep) we are in the Era of the Home Run Derby. Some say the baseballs are harder these days or maybe it’s just the bats have more kick.
KILLER KEYS TO VELOCITY 4
Throw THROUGH the catcher…..Not TO the Catcher
The Jordan Hicks Recipe for blitzing 104
Hicks is the poster boy for rhythm and tempo. His delivery is as smooth and fluid as honey.
MAD DOG, THE PSYCHIC
Sitting in the dugout, Greg Maddux said, “Watch this. We might need to call for an ambulance.” Jose Hernandez drove the next pitch into the chest of the Dodgers third base coach.
Dave Talks Baseball 