Monthly Archives: July 2011

River Cats Ace is King of the K’s

When Travis Banwart takes the mound for the Sacramento River Cats, you could say he has fans on every team he faces. On Friday night, Banwart fanned six and gave up just 2 hits in six innings of work to … Continue reading

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Blowing the Whistle on Steroids

Wes Parker was a six-time Gold Glove first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Southern California native was a defensive specialist, named as one of the 50 Greatest Gold Glove players of all time by Rawlings. 50 Greatest Gold … Continue reading

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Koufax is Perfect

On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax pitched the 4th no-hitter of his career – but this one was extra special. This one was perfect. Koufax was dominant from the opening pitch, striking out 14 Cubs in a 1-0 shutout. The … Continue reading

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Wes Parker on Baseball’s Biggest Brawl and First Big League Hit

In 1964, rookie Wes Parker was looking for his first big league hit. Parker wasn’t even supposed to start on that fateful May day, but Dodger center fielder Willie Davis was a late scratch due to a stomach flu. Ten … Continue reading

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Wes Parker Balks on Baseball Strike

Dodger great Wes Parker hit .279 in his last year in the Bigs, but he struck out big time as the team’s union representative in 1972. Parker told SABR members at the national convention in Long Beach – the inside … Continue reading

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Wes Parker Speaks Out on Dodger Blues

Wes Parker played first base for the Dodgers from 1964 – 1972, so he’s used to being on the receiving end of things. Last week in Long Beach, Parker received accolades from adoring fans and enthusiastic members of SABR – … Continue reading

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Scott Boras Says Strasburg Stronger Than Ever

Stephen Strasburg is 15% stronger now than before he injured his multi-million dollar right arm. That’s the word from Super Agent Scott Boras, who signed Strasburg to a $15.1 million contract with the Washington Nationals in 2009. I met Scott … Continue reading

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Scott Boras One on One

Scott Boras is one of the top sports agents in the world – and he’s now representing one of the premier closers in the game in K-Rod, Francisco Rodriguez of the New York Mets. He’s also got some exciting young … Continue reading

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Hot Prospect Harper Advances

18-year old baseball phenom Bryce Harper, who is ranked as the #3 prospect in MLB, has been promoted. The hot-hitting outfielder jumps from single A ball in Hagerstown, MD to AA Harrisburg, both farm teams for the Washington Nationals. Harper, … Continue reading

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