A massive throng of orange and black poured into AT&T Park earlier today, with all attendees intent on enjoying the Giants 2012 Fanfest. They weren’t disappointed, because the team planned this event to perfection, with activities spread across the stadium from one end to the other. Whether one milled about on the
Josh Hamilton Struggles Again
In Alcoholics Anonymous, when a member of the fellowship takes a drink, it is called a SLIP, an acronym that means “Sobriety Loses Its Priority.” This is a time of danger for anyone who suffers from this illness. When alcoholics drink, they can end up anywhere, including another city, a
Baseball Card Sets – 1963 Topps
There’s a lot to like about the 1963 Topps set. The colors combine to produce a cheery, uptempo feel, and the patina has worn well. There is a dominant image and a different, smaller one in a circular inset. The player’s name, team and position are easy to read. The
First Power Rankings Of 2012
I recently listened to the January 31st edition of ESPN’s Baseball Today podcast, which ranks high on my list of baseball-related activities, especially during the season when it’s on Monday through Friday. At the top of the show, co-hosts Eric Karabell and Mark Simon said they would give their first
Oakland A’s Fanfest
I recently enjoyed a bright, shiny and optimistic Sunday with thousands of Oakland A’s fans who participated in the organization’s 2012 Fanfest. I had a terrific time, rubbed elbows with two of the most popular members of the Oakland baseball community, heard some interesting team news, listened to some frustrated
Honorary 1962 New York Mets – Ray Lankford
Ladies and Gentlemen, say hello to Ray Lankford, a center fielder who played fourteen major-league seasons, almost all of them with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a force who could steal a base, hit for a high average, hit for power, take a walk, and both ignite or prolong a
Baseball Card Sets – 1972 Topps
Every year Topps Baseball Cards changes their design. My baseball card collection covers ninety-five years, so each time I review my cards it’s like flipping through a massive Rolodex of colors, graphics, designs, paper stocks and styles. With this post I’m introducing a new category: Baseball Card Sets. I’m going
More Bud = More Boredom
Early reports have surfaced indicating that Commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) Bud Selig will be offered a two-year contract extension that will prolong his reign through the 2014 season. The offer will be made after MLB team owners approve it while they are meeting this week in Scottsdale, Arizona.
What’s Wrong With This Card Solved – Sammy Drake
The problems with Sammy Drake’s 1962 Topps card have been identified. Jimmy, our first respondent, recognized there was a problem with the batting record on the back of the card. The top, or “YEAR” row, gives Drake’s statistics for the 1961 season, when he played for Houston, which at the
What’s Wrong With This Card – Sammy Drake
Only twenty-five men could make the ignominious claim that they were members of the original New York Mets, and Sammy Drake was one of them. Drake was an infielder who started his professional career in the Negro American League with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1953. From there he was signed
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