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P.J. Phillips introduction post as manager of the Lexington Legends
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Where Are the Managers of Color?

For over three years now I have had a certain topic sitting in my note of things to write about. For a while, I avoided the topic because while I thought it was worthwhile, I wasn’t sure if I was the one to write it. Then I kept putting the topic off because I wasn’t […]

Posted on February 2, 2022January 25, 2022 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
David Washington at-bat for the Milwaukee Milkmen
Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: An Eye for Milk

Milwaukee Milkmen traded 1B/DH-L David Washington to Winnipeg Goldeyes for RHP Tyler Smith and a Player to be Named Later I both get this trade for the Milkmen and am also left scratching my head. It appears to be a case of them selling high on Washington and taking a shot at a relatively unproven […]

Posted on January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
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Three Batter Minimum

Three Batter Minimum: Baseball in the Background

One of my absolute favorite things to do with baseball is to turn it on in the background. This may sound odd, but hear me out for a few minutes. You see, baseball is an everyday presence in my life. Most of you reading this site know that already, but it bears repeating. I watch […]

Posted on January 14, 2022January 9, 2022 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Brandon Phillips during his first game with the Lexington Legends
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Brandon Phillips Found His Lost Joy

Near the end of his Major League Baseball career, it was clear to anyone watching that Brandon Phillips wasn’t enjoying himself any longer. Throughout his 14 years in MLB Phillips had been known for his electric personality on the field and his matching play. There were holes in his game just as there were holes […]

Posted on October 19, 2021October 17, 2021 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Julio Franco while player/manager of the Ishikawa Million Stars
Baseball Beyond MLB

Baseball Beyond MLB: Julio Franco

Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have even when it’s right in front of us. Despite Julio Franco having a long Major League Baseball career and the majority of that career taking place during my formative baseball watching years I never realized how great of a player he actually was. It wasn’t until recently that […]

Posted on October 14, 2021October 5, 2021 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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