Thursday, September 19, 2013

Emotion Recap - Page 7


#55 Kevin Seitzer - PATIENT
#56 Marty Cordova - POTENT
#57 Chuck Knoblauch - GRITTY
#58 Kirby Puckett - DEPENDABLE
#59 Wade Boggs - CRAFTSMAN
#60 Derek Jeter - PREPARED
#61 Jimmy Key - RELENTLESS
#62 Don Mattingly - CAPTAIN
#63 Jack McDowell - BLACK JACK


Friday, September 6, 2013

#63 Jack McDowell


 

BLACK JACK : a hand weapon typically consisting of a piece of leather-enclosed metal with a strap or springy shaft for a handle

Uh, hey Jack?
Rule 8:02(5) clearly states that the [Pitcher shall not] deface the ball in any manner;
 
Sooo....
 
You're outta here!!
 
Spent the 1989 season in triple-A, readjusting his mechanics to accommodate an arthritic hip.
 
Won the final game played in old Comiskey Park.
 
Flipped off Yankees fans, when he WAS a Yankee (shortly after this photo was taken).
 
A.L. Cy Young Award winner in 1993.
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, September 1, 2013

#62 Don Mattingly



CAPTAIN : one who leads or supervises

Origin:
Middle English capitane, from Anglo-French capitain, from Late Latin capitaneus, adjective & noun, chief, from Latin capit-, caput head
First Known Use: 14th century

Donnie Baseball - kinda a stupid name if you ask me.
They should have thought of something better like Captain Baseball.

Career highlights and awards
6× All-Star (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)
9× Gold Glove Award (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)
3× Silver Slugger Award (1985, 1986, 1987)
AL MVP (1985)
AL batting champion (1984)
AL RBI champion (1985)
New York Yankees team captain (1991–1995)
New York Yankees #23 retired
6 grand slams, single season
8-game home run streak

Crazy good ballplayer.
Always a pleasure to watch.