First to come up with the idea to sign Adam Ottavino: Brian Cashman First to know they were not going to sign Adam Ottavino: The Marlins First to contact Adam Ottavino: Brian Cashman’s administrative assistant First to come up with the idea of free agency: Marvin Miller First to print the blank contract: Josh, the…
Lou Castro, as he preferred to be called, made his major league debut on April 23, 1902 for the Philadelphia Athletics. His professional baseball career lasted a paltry 42 games, in which he hit .245 with 15 RBI. On their way to winning the pennant, the Athletics removed him from the team in favor of…
In my room at my parents’ house, there’s a bookcase devoted less to books than various autographed baseball memorabilia, from balls to bats to… a few books. I’ve received few by my own hand; most arrived as gifts. If not for the authentication cards accompanying them, I wouldn’t be able to discern the names scribbled…