Alan Schwarz http://www.alanschwarz.com/ en Copyright 2007 07/25/08 Switch-Pitcher LivesCreighton's Pat Venditte is the only ambidextrous pitcher in college baseball. Video included . . .http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/06/sports/baseball/06pitcher.html?ref=sports Cubs to be SoldThe Tribune Co. announces that it will put losingly lovable team up for sale.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/03/sports/baseball/03cubs.html Talkin' Opening DayNeal Conan and I talk about Opening Day, timeless baseball memories and the release of my new book, "Once Upon a Game."http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9288512 Bidding BA FarewellAs I leave Baseball America for the Times, I remember some of the best times of my work life.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263646.html Baseball's Schedule MayhemSo you think all baseball schedules are the same? Think again -- particularly Mets fans.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/25/sports/baseball/25score.html?_r=1&ref=baseball&oref=slogin "American Pastime" TrailerA new movie depicts baseball inside a Japanese internment camp during WW II.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=171 Going Deep: Marine-Turned-PadreCooper Brannan, injured in Iraq, begins his minor league career.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263439.html NFL Doctor Resigns PostControversial chairman Pellman steps down.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/sports/football/01nfl.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Balltalk: Kim NgThe Dodgers' assistant GM discusses her experiences and gives advice to women entering baseball.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=168 Going Deep: Murphy on SteroidsFormer MVP Dale Murphy rips Barry Bonds and baseball's entire steroid culture.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263379.html Keeping Score: A New OPSA 16-year-old helps explain the longtime relationship between OBP and SLG.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/sports/baseball/25score.html?_r=1&ref=baseball&oref=slogin Balltalk: Marvin MillerThe legendary leader of baseball's players union talks about his chances for Cooperstown this Feb. 27.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=165 Upshaw RespondsNFL union chief says lawsuit alleging misconduct is baseless.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/16/sports/football/16players.html?_r=1&ref=football&oref=slogin NFL Retirees Sue Players Inc.A class-action lawsuit claims that former players could be owed "tens of millions of dollars".http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/15/sports/football/15players.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin Going Deep: Casey CloseOne of baseball's top agents talks about Ryan Howard, Derek Jeter and Miss America.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263256.html NFL's Concussion CultureEven players say they want to ignore the dangers of multiple concussions.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/03/sports/football/03concussions.html The Shot Heard 'Round the WorldBobby Thomson recounts the most famous home run in baseball history.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=39 Ted Johnson's Dark DaysFormer Patriots LB struggles with aftereffects of preventable concussions.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/sports/football/02concussions.html?em&ex=1170824400&en=45da8cd6328f405f&ei=5087%0A Batters With BrainsRyan Howard leads new generation of hitters with an intelligent approach.http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove06/columns/story?columnist=schwarz_alan&id=2747012 Going Deep: Ellis BurksFormer slugger describes his transition to the Indians' front office.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263184.html NFL Suicide Tied to ConcussionsExpert finds that Andre Waters's death was related to football head trauma.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9B06EFD81130F93BA25752C0A9619C8B63 Si Simmons, 1895-2006Former Negro Leaguer -- age 110 -- talks about playing ball long before Jackie Robinson was even born.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=19 Pitchers Switching LeaguesAn advanced statistic shows just how weak the NL really is.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/14/sports/baseball/14score.html Freshman FeverMatsuzaka will be this year's top rookie, but who are five more? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove06/columns/story?columnist=schwarz_alan&id=2728868 Going Deep: Acta and GonzalezNew Latin-American skippers speak out.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/263060.html Gwynn & Ripken Enter HallTony Gwynn and Cal Ripken discuss the importance of spending their entire careers with one team.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=74 Who's Next: Kim NgNewsweek selects Kim Ng as baseball's executive to watch.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16240584/site/newsweek/ Arbitration 101Forget free agents -- nothing gets Scott Boras going like salary arbitration.http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=30 Rob Reiner on BaseballThe renowned director and actor talks about his boyhood loving baseball and forever altering Pirates and Yankees history in 1960.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_video.html?ID=54 Once Upon a Game: Roger ClemensRoger Clemens picks up the story of his first incredible 20-strikeout game in the eighth inning. http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=40 Once Upon a Game: Gaylord PerryWhat convinced Gaylord Perry to throw his first competitive spitball? Listen in . . . http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=41 Once Upon a Game: Ozzie SmithOzzie Smith talks about the fun and popularity of his trademark backflip. http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=42 Once Upon a Game: George H.W. BushThe former President remembers the day he met Babe Ruth way back in 1948.http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=43 Once Upon a Game: Ernie BanksMr. Cub remembers how he came up with his immortal phrase, "Let's Play Two!" http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=44 Once Upon a Game: Terry FranconaOnly one man can say he was Michael Jordan's baseball manager -- Terry Francona. Tito remembers MJ's skills. http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=45 Once Upon a Game: Buck O'NeilThe late, great Buck O'Neil was in the Navy out in the Philippines when he was told that Jackie Robinson had been signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=46 Once Upon a Game: Cal RipkenBefore he was a legend, Cal Ripken was a slumping rookie under the tempestuous Earl Weaver. How did Earl react? http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=47 Once Upon a Game: Nolan RyanThe Ryan Express discusses the night he broke Sandy Koufax's record with his 383rd strikeout in 1973. http://www.alanschwarz.com/display_pub.html?ID=38 Inside the Devil RaysHow three ex-Wall Streeters are trying to turn around baseball's worst franchise.http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=33 Going Deep: Lou PiniellaThe Cubs manager talks about his team's expensive push for 2007 respectability.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/262959.html  NPR: Winter Meetings UpdateA report from baseball's annual talent free-for-all.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6578077 The Executive DatabaseFull searchable list of every front office from 1960-2005. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/execdb/ Best Tools: Executive EditionWhich GMs rank highest in 18 different skills? I surveyed more than 50 execs to find out . . .http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262931.html Going Deep: Walt JockettyThe GM of this year's surprising champions talks about the big win and fortifying for 2007.http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262894.html Going Deep: The New CBARob Manfred (MLB) and Mike Weiner (union) explain changes to the draft and player development.http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262744.html CBA Draft ChangesBaseball's new labor deal includes several tweaks to the amateur draft.http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/news/262720.html 2006 Rookie ExtravaganzaThe 2006 Rookie class was definitely historic -- but does it beat the incredible crop of 1982, or even last year's?http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262665.html Going Deep: Billy BeaneThe Oakland GM riffs on winning a postseason series and the challenges facing his A's in 2007 and beyond.http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262668.html Remembering Cory LidleIt's hard to believe now, but not long before he died in a plane crash, Cory Lidle asked me if I wanted to fly up the East River with him.http://proxy.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=schwarz_alan&id=2622245 189 Ballparks in 175 Days?!?!?So you think you've been on a baseball road trip? You have nothing on Cass Sapir. http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262544.html  In Postseason, Velocity is DestinyAs his Red Sox blew apart this August like a graying dandelion, David Ortiz looked at the Tigers, specifically the hard-throwing rookies Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya, and issued a warning to the rest of baseball. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10B15F63C540C728CDDA90994DE404482&n=Top%2fNews%2fSports%2fBaseball%2fMajor%20League%2fDetroit%20Tigers  Going Deep: Joe BuckThe Fox announcer discusses the aura of October, his preference for baseball over football and ... horse-jumping. http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262608.html A Window on the PastThe original profile of 110-year-old Negro Leaguer Si Simmons in The New York Times. http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=29 NPR: The Braves are DeadNeal Conan and Alan Schwarz on NPR's "Talk of the Nation".http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6068588 Going Deep: Ryan HowardMidway through his incredible '07, the Phillies slugger discussed his hitting philosophy, his long stay in the minors and a troubling distaste for household chores. http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/261690.html NPR: The Baseball DraftNeal Conan asks about the relevance of today's baseball draft.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5454330 NPR: Make Way for the Royals!Will the Royals challenge the 1962 Mets? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5437885 Rock Photo FantasyMichael Ochs has the world's largest archive of rock images. http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=34 NPR: MLB vs. Fantasy StatisticsA Major Dispute Over Fantasy Baseballhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5408859 NPR: Of Barry and BudNeal Conan has me on to talk about (not) celebrating 715.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5382933 NPR: Hall of Fame Welcomes 18Cooperstown opens wide doors to Negro Leagues class.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5237525 So You Wanna Work in Baseball?Here at Baseball America, we receive gaggles of e-mails every year from young people asking the same question: “How can I get a job in baseball?”  http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/051219gmtips.html Keeping Score: Win Shares(12/11/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=145 Word for Word: E is for Euphemism(11/13/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=104 Keeping Score: Pecota Projections(11/13/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=144 Keeping Score: Quarterback Passer Rating(10/30/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=143 Keeping Score: Comparing Regular Season and Postseason Play(10/16/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=142 Keeping Score: One-Out Specialists(10/2/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=141 Mike Piazza and Bernie Williams Keep Playing(9/28/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=103 Batters Eye New TrainingA high-tech school teaches ballplayers to hit 100mph fastballs. Its top student: Manny Ramirez.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9356266/site/newsweek  Keeping Score: Comparing Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth(9/18/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=140 Keeping Score: Are Rookies Rushed to the Majors?(9/4/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=139 Keeping Score: Late-Season Call-Ups(8/14/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=138 Trying to Keep Records Pure Could Prove Futile(8/8/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=102 Some Baseball Records Were Made to Be Disputed(7/31/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=101 Keeping Score: Defining Consistency(7/24/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=137 Keeping Score: The Importance of Finishing Strong(7/17/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=136 Keeping Score: Predicting Second-Half Records(7/3/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=135 Keeping Score: Do Star Pitchers Draw More Fans?(6/19/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=134 Keeping Score: Grading Baseball Drafts(6/5/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=133 Keeping Score: The Leo Mazzone Touch(5/22/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=132 Keeping Score: Barry Zito's Quest for Answers(5/15/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=131 Minor Leagues = Major BusinessMinor-league baseball is more than quaint stadiums and dancing umpires. It's now a $500 million industry with nearly 40 million fans and 176 teams.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7692574/site/newsweek/  Keeping Score: Hitting Streaks vs. Batting Averages(5/1/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=130 Keeping Score: The Lasting Effects of a Hot Start(4/17/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=129 Keeping Score: Meaningless Statistical Cliches(4/3/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=128 Sidd Finch: Too Good to Be True(4/1/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=100 Keeping Score: The Aging 2005 Giants(3/20/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=127 Keeping Score: Sophomore Jinx?(2/13/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=126 Keeping Score: Salary Arbitration(1/30/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=125 Keeping Score: Rating Relievers(1/2/2005)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=124 Keeping Score: When Most Hitters Start to Fade(12/12/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=123 Keeping Score: Predicting Pitching(11/21/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=122 Keeping Score: Wins Relative to Average Player(11/7/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=121 Keeping Score: Baseball's Unpredictable Postseason(10/24/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=120 Keeping Score: Measuring Managers(10/17/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=119 Keeping Score: The Limitations of Schilling and Martinez(10/3/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=118 Keeping Score: Ichiro Suzuki's Hits Keep Coming(9/5/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=117 Keeping Score: Are the Mets Gambling on Victor Zambrano?(8/22/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=116 Keeping Score: Branch Rickey's Equation(8/1/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=115 Keeping Score: Late-Season Comebacks(7/18/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=114 Keeping Score: The Pythagorean Standings(7/4/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=113 1904: When Boston Was Top of the Heap(6/27/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=99 Book Review: Ted Williams(5/9/2004) Book written by Leigh Montvillehttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=110 Baseball Triplets Bring Inspiration to the Deaf(5/4/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=98 Everyone Has a Theory About the Yankees' Slump(5/2/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=97 The Steroid Plea: 'Say It Ain't So'(3/14/2004)  http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=96 There Are No Fielding Formulas...Yet(2/22/2004)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=95 Brooks Kieschnick: A Hitter and a Pitcher(8/10/2003)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=94 Book Review: Triumph and Tragedy in Mudville(5/25/2003) Book written by Stephen Jay Gouldhttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=109 NYT Magazine: Interview with Rickey Henderson(5/11/03)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=112 Book Review: Two Books About Jackie Robinson(10/13/2002) Scott Simon: Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball. Jules Tygiel: Extra Bases.http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=108 Slicing and Dicing Barry Bonds' Savory Season(10/6/2002)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=93 Baseball in Crisis? Nah.(7/14/2002)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=92 Scoring Hits, Runs and Asterisks(6/9/2002)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=91 Meet the Best Batting Practice Pitcher(2/3/2002)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=90 Oakland's Animal House(10/14/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=89 In the Spirit of Sandy Koufax(9/9/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=88 Baseball's Internal Clock(7/22/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=87 NYT Magazine: Interview with Barry Bonds(7/15/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=111 Ex-Goodfella's New Life as Coach(7/12/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=86 Barry Bonds' Loneliness(7/8/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=85 Book Review: Flashing Before My Eyes(2/18/2001) Book written by Dick Schaaphttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=107 Super Bowl or Science Fair?(1/28/2001)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=84 Carlton Fisk's Shot Seen 'Round the World(10/15/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=83 Book Review: The Head Game(9/10/2000) Book written by Roger Kahnhttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=106 Book Review: Fair Ball(7/2/2000) Book written by Bob Costashttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=105 Randy Velarde's Unassisted Triple Play(6/4/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=82 Latrell Sprewell's Road to Redemption(5/28/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=81 NBA's Indecent Exposure(3/19/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=80 Former Knick Removed From Record Books(2/13/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=79 XFL: A No-Holds-Barred League(2/6/2000)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=75 Charlie Brown's 50-Year Streak in a Game of Failure(12/19/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=160 Book Review: Long Balls, No Strikes(10/17/1999) Book written by Joe Morgan with Richard Lallyhttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=162 Why Baseball is Homer-Happy(10/10/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=159 Auctioning Artifacts of Baseball Myths(9/19/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=158 Opting Out of Major League Baseball for Recreation Softball(8/22/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=157 Few Balks At Closing Ballparks(7/4/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=156 Book Review: The Pride of Havana(5/30/1999) Book written by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarriahttp://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=161 Revisiting Baseball Scouting Reports(5/9/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=155 Mark McGwire Pitches Questions(4/4/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=154 Joe DiMaggio: The Silent Celebrity(3/14/1999)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=153 Defining Value in a Most Valuable Player(11/22/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=152 Translating Sports Catch Phrases(11/1/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=151 A Home Run Crusade Puts the Past in the Past(9/13/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=150 Little Leaguers Turned Major Leaguers(9/6/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=149 How the Press Hounded Roger Maris(8/30/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=148 Wacky Minor League Nicknames(7/19/1998)http://napi.net-flow.com/alanschwarz.com/pubs_display_story_object.php?ID=147