Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• May the 4th Be with You…

  

  Happy Star Wars Day!  Geeks and nerds across the nation and in MLB stadiums everywhere will be dressing up like their favorite characters today. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• On Deck: Archived Innings

  

  As you know, I have been considering the possibility of changing the name of this blog.  After reaching out to family, friends, and readers for ideas and... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball has so much history and tradition. You can respect it, or you can exploit it for profit, but it’s still being made all over the place, all the time. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Pro Sport Salary Structures

  

  Here’s an infographic from FansEdge.com (created, I believe, in 2012) that displays the salary structures of athletes of the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL pro sports... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Double Play Trouble

  

  April 28, 1934 turned out to be a rough day for Tigers outfielder Leon Allen “Goose” Goslin.  On this day, the future Hall of Famer ground into four... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Happy National Babe Ruth Day

  

  Apparently, this is a thing!  It’s fascinating, sometimes, the things we learn first thing in the morning. Not only do we celebrate the Sultan of Swat, today, i... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  People think we make $3 million or $4 million a year. They don’t realize that most of us only make $500,000. ~Pete Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Brief History of Baseball

  

  This is a wonderfully succinct, yet broad sweeping look at the history of our national pastime.  If you’re looking for an introduction to the development of thi... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Mets’ First Victory

  

  The New York Mets won their first franchise game on April 23, 1962, their tenth game of the season.  Jay Hook pitched a five-hit complete game as the Mets... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Brainstorming a New Name

  

  Alright, my loyal readers — it seems that “Baseball Attic” is growing increasingly popular as a site name.  (Google it. I promise it’s true.)  Which is a... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Art of Fielding, by Chad Harbach

  

  I had purchased a copy of Chad Harbach’s The Art of Fielding a few years ago, but never actually got around to sitting down to read it. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination. ~Tommy Lasorda Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Sports Ethics: Winning with Integrity Symposium

  

  Here is a fascinating panel discussion from last year that I watched late last night (too late — my poor sleep schedule).  Hosted by the University of St. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Dream in Which I Love a Third Baseman,” by Lisa Olstein

  

  This piece seems quite appropriate early in the season.  I love the metaphor of the dugout as an igloo.  This poem was published in 2006 in Radio Crackling,... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: McGraw’s Debut

  

  John McGraw made his debut as a major league manager on April 18, 1899 at the age of twenty-six.  His Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Giants (McGraw’s... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw. ~Willie Mays Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Happy Jackie Robinson Day!

  

  Seventy years ago today, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers made his debut at Ebbets Field.  This historic moment marked the first time in the twentieth... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Joe DiMaggio Done It Again,” by Billy Bragg and Wilco

  

  The lyrics of this song are amusing, to say the least.  I especially chuckled at the bit about Grandma jerking the beard off Grandpa’s chin.  The moral of the... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Going to the Ballgame

  

  I’m sure we’ve all seen that one fan at the game and wondered if this is what was going on. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Opening Day Snowball Fights

  

  On April 11th of the 1907 season, the Giants had their home opener against the Phillies.  The game took place following a major snowstorm, and the New York... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS