Thursday, February 28, 2013
Busbee: This college kid’s dive-somersault-strut catch is the best snag of 2013 so far
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posted on February 28, 2013 at 04:33 PM by The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) to deadspin
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There are only so many ways to make an impressive diving catch in the outfield, but here’s one you’ll remember: N.C. State’s Brett Williams with a flawless lay out into a tuck, followed by a somersault and a pop back up to his feet. He closes with a flawless (and well-earned strut) reminiscent of the WWE’s dearly departed Mr. Perfect.
Haven’t seen that before.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Deadspin/YouTube: The Art of the Japanese Bat Flip
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posted on January 28, 2013 at 05:36 PM by Gold Star - just Gold Star to deadspin, dodgers, japan, video
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Explains why one of the better MLB bat-flips I’ve seen came from, of all people, Dodgers LHP Hong-Chih Kuo after he took John Maine yard in 2007.
It’s interesting that this is acceptable in Japan, where scores of Western movies have taught me that they’re big on honor and subtlety. In MLB, these bat flips would be considered showing up the pitcher and would lead to brushbacks the next time up. Oh ####: Vicente Padilla just signed with a Japanese team. This could get bloody.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Deadspin: ESPN Writer Has The Single Best Strategy For Dealing With The Hall Of Fame’s Steroid Problem
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posted on December 31, 2012 at 02:56 PM by The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) to deadspin, hall of fame
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Read More...T.J. Quinn: “[T]wo years ago, I decided to stop voting. I haven’t returned the past two ballots. “It’s cool” just wasn’t enough to overcome the myriad arguments that were persuading me I should give up that sacred right. I just couldn’t do it anymore.
This year, with the release of a ballot filled with players who are either confirmed or suspected dopers, a number of my fellow Baseball Writers of Association of America members find themselves in the awkward position of judging a ...
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Deadspin: The 15 Best Peter Gammons Tweets of 2012
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posted on December 23, 2012 at 06:47 PM by The District Attorney to deadspin, media, peter gammons, twitter
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his Twitter account. Even when the season is over, Gammons will offer up his aperçus about baseball and life in general. Here are his best tweets from 2012.
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Longtime baseball analyst Peter Gammons also shares his insight and knowledge via his Twitter account. Even when the season is over, Gammons will offer up his aperçus about baseball and life in general. Here are his best tweets from 2012.
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