Explanation by parable:

Back in the ’50s, a bunch of the Yankee players were eating out together, when old wizened Ty Cobb walked into the restaurant. This sparked a speculation among the New York Nine about what Cobb’s batting average would be against today’s pitchers. Yogi Berra chose “.260, maybe .270.”

“Really?” was incredulous answer. The guy ( Read more... )

I had been expecting a second sacker. But I really should have expected this:

Schoolgirl knuckleballer headed to Japan pro league

The Houston Astros, who committed 16 fewer errors than any other major league team, did not have a winner.
From this article.

It's probably too late for this year's patented late-season surge, but the Astros are at it again. After having the worst record in the NL at one point, the Astros are now the most dangerous team in baseball ( Read more... )

"Based on the information we have to date, we believe the Astros' response violates the Basic Agreement," union general counsel Michael Weiner said. "If Shawn Chacon clears waivers and is released, we will pursue appropriate relief on his behalf."
That's a really great union when you can beat the crap out of your boss, and they'll make sure he still ( Read more... )

Or, more accurately a reaction to the fractured logic behind Jackie Robinson Day. While Robinson was a great inspiration, and probably should be one of everyone's personal heroes, there's been something wrong with the grumping about "there aren't enough African Americans playing in the MLB ( Read more... )

... and the Astros are two-and-a-half games back.

Is it too late to have a little senseless hope?

In case you missed it, Russ Springer got a standing ovation for drilling Barry Bonds in the fifth inning last night.

Attributed to Brian Dear, Astros fan:
Years from now, when our children and grandchildren and others from around the world visit Cooperstown, our voice will be heard and our statement will be known forevermore in baseball history. Instead of seeing the baseball that tied or broke Babe Ruth's career home run number, they will see that Astros fans ( Read more... )

(Late because I've been sick ( Read more... )