Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images In our Hall of Fame Polls we would have voted six guys into the Hall: Ichiro Suzuki Dick Allen Billy Wagner Andruw Jones CC Sabathia Luis Tiant The Classic Baseball Era Non-Players Committee voted Dick Allen and Dave Parker into the Hall. We picked Allen and Luis Tiant. I think Tiant is a much better candidate than Parker. I … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Poll Results
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Thursday Bantering: Jays Bits
Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images Another day with no Blue Jays’ news. There is a rumour they are talking to Pete Alonzo (along with the Mets). The Mets have asked him to hurry up and make a decision. I don’t want Alonzo. We have a first baseman. I don’t think Alonzo wants to be a full-time DH. I don’t want Vlad at third. But what I want doesn’t matter. While I … [Read more...] about Thursday Bantering: Jays Bits
Bootleg alcohol kills at least 30 people in Istanbul; dozens hospitalized
ANKARA, Turkey — At least 30 people have died in Istanbul over the past three days after drinking bootleg alcohol, Turkey's state-run news agency reported Thursday, as authorities intensified a crackdown on counterfeit drinks. Read More … [Read more...] about Bootleg alcohol kills at least 30 people in Istanbul; dozens hospitalized
Hoffman back where it all started in Toronto
Bo Jackson gives up $21M judgment in extortion suit against niece, nephew
MARIETTA, Ga. -- Former professional football and baseball player Bo Jackson is giving up a $21-million judgment against his niece and nephew, whom he said harassed and tried to extort money from him. Read More … [Read more...] about Bo Jackson gives up $21M judgment in extortion suit against niece, nephew