“That World Series run we had was incredible. You don’t realize until you lose a three-game lead like we did against Boston [in 2004] how important it is to keep momemtum on your side,” he said. “To win 14 straight World Series games was pretty special.” — Joe Torre on the 1996-2000 (2001) New York Yankees dynasty. … Continue reading…Joe Torre On The 1996-2000 (2001) New York Yankees Dynasty
As much as everyone might not make it seem so, but it’s a sad day for everyone in the Atlanta Braves organization as well as the city of Atlanta, Georgia. John Schuerholz stepped down as general manager and stepped up as new team president. He will replaced by Frank Wren, who to some degree might have the worst GM job in baseball. … Continue reading…John Schuerholz No Longer Atlanta Braves GM
October 8, 2007, the Cleveland Indians swept the light-hitting New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. What was supposed to be a pretty good matchup ended up lopsided. … Continue reading…Cleveland Indians Prove New York Yankees’ Pitching Sucked
After repeated denials of steroid use, Marion Jones has finally admitted that she did in fact use steroids during her career. In a letter to friends and family, Jones disclosed her steroid use before the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. … Continue reading…It’s Been A Long Road For Marion Jones
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent were teammates for a very long time. You’d never know it, but those two hated each other. Yet the irony was the two were more similar than they were different. If you ever read stories about the two nowadays, you’ll hear how Kent was just as a loner as Bonds was. Even though Kent was enthusiastic during interviews, it’s just that he’d only be enthusiastic during interviews. He wanted to make himself look like the anti-Bonds. … Continue reading…Barry Bonds + Jeff Kent, Marion Jones, RIAA