The Ensured Loss
byThe Ensured Loss This is a follow-up inspired by K-Man’s article on BJ Ryan and specifically the discussion about use of relief pitchers and…
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Gene Mauch’s Meltdown Mayhem
by Gene Mauch Pennant Meltdowns Gene Mauch was a long-time major league manager who, after an unspectacular journeyman-playing career was hired as 35-year-old manager…
The Golden Greek — Harry Agganis
byThe Golden Greek  Harry “the Golden Greek†Agganis, born Aristotle George Agganis in Lynn, Mass near Boston in 1920 grew up in Greek…
Book Review – The Northern Game
byThis is our first ever double book review. The first review is by Early, and the second review is by K-Man. Early Review I…
Ballpark Trends Part 3
byIn Conclusion… This is continued from Sunday, http://mopupduty.com/?p=62      No matter where it is played it is just baseball. And it is good. This…
Major League Ballpark Trends Part 2
byMajor League Ballpark Trends Part 2  This is a continuation of an article started on Thursday. It can be viewed at  http://mopupduty.com/?p=58   Mid 20th…