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Friday, October 01, 2021

Brother’s Gonna Work it Out: Dave Parker, Sheff & the 1990 Brewers

“Harry Dalton had heard about my work with young players like Eric Davis, Barry Larkin and Kal Daniels and was hoping I could be a positive influence on Sheffield. Milwaukee offered me a raise, a nice signing bonus, two years guaranteed and an option for a third with a buyout. As we left the room, Barry was very excited. He did a nice job managing the situation. Once we got in the elevator, I took him a little by surprise.

‘Check with Alderson one more time,’ I told Barry.”

djordan Posted: October 01, 2021 at 06:56 AM | 3 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
  Tags: brewers, bud selig, dave parker, gary sheffield, mlb

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   1. Tubbs is Bobby Grich when he flys off the handle Posted: October 02, 2021 at 05:19 PM (#6043035)
Djordan, each of the three unreleased chapters from Cobra have been excellent reads. Thank you for sharing.
   2. Jameson11 Posted: November 22, 2021 at 01:25 PM (#6053999)
Eric Davis is one of the best basketball players and the life experiences of these players inspire newcomers in the field. The https://www.bestessays.com.au/assignment_services_australia.php are doing a great job and they are always willing to manage such kinds of situations.
   3. Russ Posted: November 22, 2021 at 03:18 PM (#6054042)
Awesome stuff. I came of baseball age at the time Cobra was finishing his career in Pittsburgh in the early 80's, but he still inspires so many good memories.

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