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The Unbelievable Implosion of a Storied Baseball Franchise
At one time the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most desirable and bulletproof franchises in all of sports. They were one of Major League Baseball’s premier franchises. They had a reputation as pioneers they were the stuff of … Continue reading
The Meaning of Opening Day
“No matter how good you are, you’re going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you’re going to win one-third of your games. It’s the other third that makes the difference.” Tommy Lasorda At long … Continue reading
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The Passing of the “Duke of Flatbush”: Duke Snider 1926-2011
Duke Snider (Getty Images) “He was the true Dodger and represented the Dodgers to the highest degree of class, dignity and character,” Tommy Lasorda Baseball lost a legend today. Duke Snider the “Duke of Flatbush” who was instrumental in leading … Continue reading
We Called Him Sparky: A Baseball Legend Passes Away a Victim of Dementia
Big Red Machine (L-R) Tony Perez, Johnny Bench, Sparky Anderson, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose Baseball great Sparky Anderson died today at the age of 76 of complications from dementia a day after being admitted to hospice care in his home … Continue reading
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The Night Before the Big Game: Comprehensive Exams All or Nothing
In the Funky Winkerbean comic there was a strip that one the the characters made this comment: There is no such thing as a “final” exam…if they were they would take you out and shoot you afterward Anyway, the quote … Continue reading
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Padre Steve’s MLB Divisional Playoff Picks
Looking Forward to the Playoffs Well sports fans it is October and with the exception of the 163d game in the AL Central between the Twinkies and the Pussy Cats we are ready for the playoffs to begin. Tomorrow’s one … Continue reading
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Managing the “AAA” Franchise: A View from 102
“Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them in the right frame of mind then the manager is a success.” Sparky Anderson “I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. … Continue reading
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Class Acts in Baseball: Tommy Lasorda
“Listen, if you start worrying about the people in the stands, before too long you’re up in the stands with them.” Tommy Lasorda I have had the privilege of meeting some great baseball players and managers over my lifetime beginning … Continue reading
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