The Troubled Life of Rogers Hornsby: Part I
November 27, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 1 Comment
With his .358 career batting average, Rogers Hornsby rates as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. While the “Rajah” dominated on the field, his life was full of struggles and controversy. In particular, he was a regular in the legal system, constantly popping up in investigations and law suits. As the years […]
Stephen Strasburg: It Was Bound To Happen
August 29, 2010 by Jess Coleman · Leave a Comment
Almost three months ago, Nationals Stadium was filled for the first time in it’s existence. Not because the Nationals were playing well, but because the most sought after prospect in baseball, Stephen Strasburg, was set to make his debut. The day was June 8, 2010. The opposing team was the Pittsburg Pirates. If the uniforms […]
The Sixth Tool: Measuring the Mind
May 6, 2010 by James Forr · Leave a Comment
Of all the prospects Pittsburgh received in its 2009 fire sale, possibly the most alluring was 25-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton.   Morton came armed with a knee-buckling curve, a swooping slider, and a darting fastball that blazed past hitters at 95 miles-per-hour.  He dominated Triple-A in 2008 and 2009.  Word was he was the ideal pitcher […]
