http://www.baseballprospectus.com/author/bob_hertzel/ Bob Hertzel has been a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America for more than four decades. He will occasionally reflect on some of the great players, great moments and unusual characters that he has covered as a baseball writer. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12707 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12707 One writer's favorites among those who haven't been immortalized in Cooperstown. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12681 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12681 One of the two players elected into the Hall of Fame yesterday, Blyleven was a master with the hook. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12615 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12615 The Hall of Fame pitcher served his country and enrinched both baseball and American history. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12570 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12570 The man who brought free agency to baseball was again denied election to the Hall of Fame. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12530 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12530 Reflecting on the Cubs third baseman and broadcaster, and his upbeat personality. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12499 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12499 The Hall of Fame center fielder made defensive plays that still defy description. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12474 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12474 The slugging first baseman never turned a blind eye to controversy but knew how to punish pitchers. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12444 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12444 Jennie Paul, daughter of former executive Gabe Paul, takes a unique look at her father and the Yankees of the late 1970s in her new book. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12405 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12405 A deal that shocked the baseball world helped fuel the Big Red Machine. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12357 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12357 The Loma Prieta earthquake had a magnitude beyond delaying the Bay Bridge Series between the Athletics and Giants. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12322 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12322 An unconventional manager pushed all the right buttons for a team full of characters. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12251 http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12251 The legendary homer during the 1988 World Series was one of the most unexpected moments in baseball history. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:00:00 -0700