by David Krell | May 9, 2017 | David Krell
In a Hall of Fame Strat-O-Matic matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the American League, the former prevailed 10-3. The lineups were: American League Tony Lazzeri (2b) Larry Doby (CF) Al Simmons (LF) Hank Greenberg (1B) Reggie Jackson (RF) Harmon Killebrew (3B)...
by David Krell | Apr 21, 2017 | David Krell
What if… Charlie Finley hadn’t broken up the 1970s Oakland A’s dynasty? Bob Uecker hadn’t appeared in Major League? there was no Designated Hitter position? the Mets had never traded Nolan Ryan to the Angels? Yogi Berra had played for the...
by David Krell | Apr 20, 2017 | David Krell
In a Strat-O-Matic matchup between 19th century and Yankee ballplayers, the latter emerged with a victory blessed by power—the Yankees smacked four home runs against John Clarkson and the 19th century squad in their 7-1 win. Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle went yard...
by David Krell | Apr 3, 2017 | David Krell
Lou Piniella is one of baseball’s greatest journeymen—a player with the Orioles, the Indians, the Royals, and the Yankees, in addition to stints as a manager with the Yankees, the Reds, the Mariners, the Devil Rays, and the Cubs. Piniella’s achievements as...
by David Krell | Feb 20, 2017 | David Krell
Reggie Jackson was the King Midas of baseball. Everything he touched turned to gold. The Kansas City A’s had a 62-99 record in 1967, Jackson’s rookie season. But Jackson only played in 35 games. When he became a starter, the A’s won three World...
