Over at Hall of Very Good, the latest “Wisdom and Links” looks at curses, and whether their breaking might actually be a bad thing. Check it out.
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Over at @HOVG: Wisdom and Links looks at Olympics Baseball
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Over at Hall of Very Good, “Wisdom and Links” has finally returned! It looks at the meaning of Olympics baseball. Check it out.
My annual Memorial Day tribute goes to @HOVG!
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The MVPs of the last few days will be up later, but until then, take time to check out my annual Memorial Day tribute to baseball players who gave all, which is over at the Hall of Very Good this year.
Over at @HOVG: Links!
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Hey, look, I have some links up at Hall of Very Good! Check them out!
Over at @HOVG: Wisdom and Links and Bartolomania!
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A short-but-sweet “Wisdom and Links” celebrating Bartolo Colon is now up at the Hall of the Very Good!
Over at @HOVG: Chris Colabello, and Links!
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I forgot to post this yesterday, but there is a new “Wisdom and Links” up over at Hall of Very Good! Check it out! It contains the Chris Colabello thoughts I had, as well as some great links.
Over at @HOVG: Wisdom and Links muses about the ’88 Orioles
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Over at Hall of Very Good, I mused about the 1988 Orioles and had links!
Wisdom and Links now up at @HOVG
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Hey, hey! It’s time for some links over at Hall of Very Good! Check it out!
Over at @HOVG: The latest “Wisdom and Links” has the “30 Teams, 30 Posts” for the Reds
Cincinnati gets it’s “30 Teams, 30 Posts” time in the sun over at the Hall of Very Good today. Check it out.
An @HOVG Addendum: The biggest baseball alum of NCAA Snubs
Over at Hall of Very Good, I looked at the best baseball alums of every team in the NCAA Tournament.
Consider this an addendum: the best baseball alums of various NCAA snubs!
Monmouth: The best Monmouth baseball alum is active now: Brad Brach. Three other Monmouth grads have made the show, however. They are Ed Halicki, Bob Hooper, and Tom Kelly.
St. Bonaventure: This is an easy one, as John McGraw played for (and coached) Bonaventure in the 1890s, even though he already had played a bit professionally (the idea of the strict separation of amateur and professional was not yet completely solidified). There’s also some evidence that Hugh Jennings was involved with Bonaventure, but it’s not listed at Baseball Reference. Danny McDevitt is the most recent MLB player who was a Bonnie.
St. Mary’s: Hall of Famers Harry Hooper and Hank O’Day are St. Mary’s grads, although I’d give the edge to Hooper. Honorable mentions: Von Hayes, Gus Triandos, Duffy Lewis, Tom Candiotti, Dutch Leonard, and Mark Teahen.
South Carolina: A baseball power in recent years, I’d say Brian Roberts (who had transferred there from UNC) is the best Gamecock alum, although you certainly can make arguments for Dave Hollins, Mookie Wilson and Bill Landrum. Current Gamecocks include Justin Smoak, Steve Pearce, and Jackie Bradley Jr.
San Diego State: Tony Gwynn. Done. (Other alums include: Stephen Strasburg, Graig Nettles, Mark Grace, Tony Clark, Harold Reynolds, and Dave Roberts.)
Valparaiso: Lloyd McClendon, apologies to guys like Al Pilcarik and Freddy Spurgeon.
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So, there you have it. Make sure to go to Hall of Very Good to see the best alums of those who DID make the bracket.