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Friday, November 25, 2011

Former Twins pitcher Jim Kaat on his ‘squabble’ with Calvin Griffith

“Golden Era” Hall of Fame candidate Jim Kaat, the former Minnesota Twins pitcher, makes for an entertaining hour-long interview Monday evening on “Studio 42 with Bob Costas” on the Major League Baseball Network.

Kaat, who won 283 career games and 16 Gold Gloves, chats about his relationship with penurious late Twins’ owner Calvin Griffith.

“I had a contract squabble with Calvin every year,” Kaat said. “Calvin one day said, ‘Can you go downtown and earn 18,000 dollars a year working at any place in Minneapolis?’ I would say, ‘Can you go out on Cedar Avenue and find a left-handed pitcher who can win 18 games for you?’ “

Thanks to Parky.

Repoz Posted: November 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM | 2 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: November 26, 2011 at 03:14 AM (#4001106)
GREEDY BALLPLAYERS!
   2. stevegamer Posted: November 26, 2011 at 09:11 AM (#4001180)
Excellent response on Kaat's part.

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