This weekend I traveled back to 1870 to play in an old time baseball game at James Arthur Vineyard, north of Lincoln, Nebraska. A splendid afternoon of 19th century fun.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Old Time Baseball
This weekend I traveled back to 1870 to play in an old time baseball game at James Arthur Vineyard, north of Lincoln, Nebraska. A splendid afternoon of 19th century fun.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Free Book
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a free book. The Kindle edition of my novel Behind in the Count will be FREE Saturday and Sunday (May 9-10).Find out what happens when aging hurler Zane Fischer tries to resurrect his pitching career and reconnect with his daughter.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Goodreads Giveaway Completed
The Goodreads giveaway for Ninety Feet Away has ended. Congratulations to the winners! Your books will soon be in the mail.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Happy reading!
Thank you to everyone who entered. Happy reading!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Win a Free Copy of Ninety Feet Away
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
All-Time Greatest Kansas City Royals
Four years ago I posted my picks for the all-time greatest players for each Major League team. With a new season upon us and my new book about the 2014 Kansas City team about to be released, I thought I would revisit my selections for the greatest Royals at each position. Players from the 1970s and 1980s still dominate, though I've now got Gordon ahead of Tartabull in the outfield. In a couple seasons, Perez could claim the catcher spot and Holland could surpass Quiz. Hosmer and Cain also have a shot at cracking this lineup, but it would be a few years down the road. As for Billy Butler, a case could be made for putting him ahead of Beltran in the bench spot.
1B Mike Sweeney – Five-time All-Star; drove in a bunch of runs (144 in 2000) for some bad KC teams.
2B Frank White – Excellent range; won eight Gold Gloves; hit a few HRs late in his career.
SS Freddie Patek – Good glove; stole 30+ bases 8 times for KC (led league with 53 in ’77).
3B George Brett – One of the best 3B ever; 3,154 hits, 317 HRs, three batting titles; Gold Glove; came through in the clutch.
OF Willie Wilson – Incredible speed; led AL in triples five times; stole over 600 bases for KC; won AL batting title in ’82.
OF Amos Otis – A complete player; could field (three Gold Gloves), hit, and steal bases (52 in ’71).
OF Alex Gordon – Four straight Gold Gloves and counting; career OPS of .781 (through 2014); driving force in the resurgence of KC baseball.
C Mike Macfarlane – Decent hitting catcher with power; penchant for getting HBP boosted his OPS numbers; Porter played only four seasons in KC.
DH Hal McRae – The first great DH; drove in more than 1,000 runs for KC; career .290 hitter.
Bench Carlos Beltran – Power and speed; drove in 100 runs in four of his five full seasons in KC.
Pitcher Bret Saberhagen – Two-time Cy Young Award winner; 1985 World Series MVP.
Pitcher Dennis Leonard – Workhorse who won 20 games three times for the Royals.
Pitcher Paul Splittorff – Holds the franchise record with 166 wins; won 15+ games four times.
Closer Dan Quisenberry – Led the AL in saves five times; provided the missing piece KC needed to reach the World Series.
1B Mike Sweeney – Five-time All-Star; drove in a bunch of runs (144 in 2000) for some bad KC teams.
2B Frank White – Excellent range; won eight Gold Gloves; hit a few HRs late in his career.
SS Freddie Patek – Good glove; stole 30+ bases 8 times for KC (led league with 53 in ’77).
3B George Brett – One of the best 3B ever; 3,154 hits, 317 HRs, three batting titles; Gold Glove; came through in the clutch.
OF Willie Wilson – Incredible speed; led AL in triples five times; stole over 600 bases for KC; won AL batting title in ’82.
OF Amos Otis – A complete player; could field (three Gold Gloves), hit, and steal bases (52 in ’71).
OF Alex Gordon – Four straight Gold Gloves and counting; career OPS of .781 (through 2014); driving force in the resurgence of KC baseball.
C Mike Macfarlane – Decent hitting catcher with power; penchant for getting HBP boosted his OPS numbers; Porter played only four seasons in KC.
DH Hal McRae – The first great DH; drove in more than 1,000 runs for KC; career .290 hitter.
Bench Carlos Beltran – Power and speed; drove in 100 runs in four of his five full seasons in KC.
Pitcher Bret Saberhagen – Two-time Cy Young Award winner; 1985 World Series MVP.
Pitcher Dennis Leonard – Workhorse who won 20 games three times for the Royals.
Pitcher Paul Splittorff – Holds the franchise record with 166 wins; won 15+ games four times.
Closer Dan Quisenberry – Led the AL in saves five times; provided the missing piece KC needed to reach the World Series.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Men Among Giants, 2nd Edition
Men Among Giants is no longer available from its original publisher. But don't worry, Sam, Boo, and Eileen won't be on the bench for long. The second edition of the novel will be available later this spring.If you are interested in the first edition, I still have a few copies available for sale. Contact me through my website and your book will be on its way!
Friday, February 6, 2015
Coming Soon
Yes, a blanket of snow still covers the ground outside my window. But spring training is just two weeks away!In other news, progress continues on my new book. It should be available by Opening Day!
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