Tag Archives: Minnesota Twins

Does the MLB Commissioner Have the Right to Overturn Owner’s Trades/Sales/Deals?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by launiusr

The question above is one that many people have debated during the last couple of weeks as the Miami Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays undertook a megadeal that swapped several star players for top prospects. In mid-November 2012 the Marlins … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Baseball, Politics, Oakland A's, Charles O. Finley, Sports | Tagged baseball, Billy Martin, Boston Red Sox, Bowie Kuhn, Bud Selig, Charles O. Finley, Charlie Finley, Charlie Finley: The Outrageous Story of Baseball’s Super Showman, Chuck Tanner, Cleveland Indians, consecutive world series, deals, Fenway Park, G. Michael Green, Gene Autry, George Steinbrenner, Hall of Fame, Joe Rudi, Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Marvin Miler, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB commissioner, Neil Papiano, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Playoffs, public perceptions, Rollie Fingers, Sal Bando, small markets, sports, star shortstop, story of baseball, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, trade deadline, trades, Vida Blue, Walter O'Malley, Watergate, World Series, world series victories | Leave a comment

Last Stand of Whitey Herzog’s Cardinals: The 1987 World Series

Posted on October 26, 2012 by launiusr

Twenty-five years ago, in 1987 (and it seems like yesterday), the St. Louis Cardinals went to the World Series to face the Minnesota Twins. It seems appropriate to recall it now, as the World Series is currently underway. Sadly, the Cardinals are … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, History, Sports | Tagged baseball, first baseman, History, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, Ozzie Smith, Playoffs, San Francisco Giants, sports, St. Louis Cardinals, Terry Pendleton, thomas boswell, Whitey Herzog, World Series | Leave a comment

The Great George Brett/Hal McRae Batting Title Race of 1976

Posted on May 21, 2012 by launiusr

In 1976 the expansion Kansas City Royals were in the midst of taking their first American League West division title, with a record of 90 wins and 72 losses, but just as important was the race for the American League … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, History, Sports | Tagged baseball, Dean Vogelaar, entertainment, Gene Mauch, George Brett, Hal McRae, Kansas City Royals, Lyman Bostock, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Yankees, oscars, Playoffs, Rod Carew, Royals Stadium, sports, Steve Brye, third baseman, travel, vacation, Whitey Herzog | 1 Comment

What are the Best World Series You Remember?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by launiusr

I have five World Series that I have loved for many years. Without question, number one for me was 1969 when the New York Mets captured the championship by beating the highly favored Baltimore Orioles in five games. The Miracle … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Charles O. Finley, History, Oakland A's, Sports | Tagged Anaheim Angels, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Barry Bond, Catfish Hunter, Charlie Finley, Cincinnati Reds, Gene Autry, History, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Kansas City Royals, Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, Pete Rose, Playoffs, Reggie Jackson, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Tom Seaver, Tony Perez, World Series | 5 Comments

Tag Archives: Minnesota Twins

Does the MLB Commissioner Have the Right to Overturn Owner’s Trades/Sales/Deals?

Last Stand of Whitey Herzog’s Cardinals: The 1987 World Series

The Great George Brett/Hal McRae Batting Title Race of 1976

What are the Best World Series You Remember?

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