Slightly Better than Replacement Level
Baseball is a game of simple joys. It can be grandiose at times and I love those moments as well. But, especially when it comes to attending a live game I have found that it is the little moments that really make for the true baseball-watching experience. Sitting down with a brat and explaining to […]
On the whole, I really enjoyed Jules Tygiel’s effort. The concept is one that is right up my alley, and for the most part, it had me hooked from the get-go. There are times when it faltered and when Tygiel succumbed to classical tropes instead of actual investigations of history. Those moments were decidedly in […]
Baseball has a rich and storied tradition. That goes without saying, though I felt the need to say it, so clearly I missed the memo. Anyways, part of that tradition is the names. I’m talking teams, leagues, players, mascots, fans, etc. Up and down the board, baseball has so many names that stand out. I’m […]
Virgil Trucks had a really good Major League Baseball career. The burly right-hander pitched in 17 seasons, amassed a 40.4 bWAR, won the 1945 World Series, and finished his career with a very respectable 3.54 FIP and 117 ERA+. Trucks also pitched five seasons in the minors where he was (surprise, surprise) very good. However, […]
I don’t like to start my reviews too negative, but that’s really hard this time around, The Best Team Money Can Buy is that bad of an offering. When I turned the final page I was left with the overriding thought that I didn’t have a single positive morsel to offer about Molly Knight’s tome […]