“The only place he’s going is to Cooperstown,” New York Yankees scout Dick Groch told his high-ups and convinced them to draft Derek Jeter with the sixth overall pick in the 1992 MLB Draft. Now, that’s a call. It took a series of steps (or missteps) by the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds for … Continue reading Lessons of Derek Jeter’s hall of fame career
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has come to a conclusion. Just to recap: During the 2017, via a live feed from an on-field camera, the Astros decoded the signs exchanged between opposing catchers and pitchers. Then, using the crude method of banging on a trash can, they shared that information with their batters, who then … Continue reading Just get paid & our culture of lies
Let’s celebrate the onset of August, or, as we San Franciscans like to call it, Fogust! I love the month of August, because it means moody photos and waking up to the foghorn instead of the alarm clock. It is also the month we see the return of the traditional cricket — test matches between Australia … Continue reading Fogust is for Yankees and Cricket
