At some point in my formative years, I heard the phrase “hope springs eternal” used in relation to baseball Spring Training and until recently, I never questioned the connection. Since then, whenever I have heard the phrase uttered, I assumed the utterer was talking about Spring Training.
Of course, now I’m old and smart, and I [...]
Tag Archives: Jayson Stark
Hope Springs Eternal
February 26, 2010 – 5:35 am
Baseball Economy: Tax The Wealthy And The Poor
November 19, 2009 – 10:59 pm
In the past, I have railed for MLB to implement a salary cap and a salary floor. Although it concerns me that the Yankees spend so much more than all of the other clubs (they had a higher payroll in 2009 than the Marlins, Padres, Pirates and A’s combined), my more pressing concern is how [...]
Cubs Offense Takes The Night Off
August 6, 2009 – 10:24 am
The Cubs offense decided to take a break last night as they lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-0. The offense made journeyman Reds pitcher Justin Lehr look like a potential Cy Young candidate. The 32-year old right hander got his first major league victory since 2006 by pitching a complete game, four hit shutout.
Rich Harden [...]
