He could throw a lambchop past a wolf, said about Lefty Grove.
Trying to sneak a fastball past Hank Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster. Curt Simmons maybe.
He would climb a mountain to punch an echo, said about Ty Cobb.
Hitting against Koufax is like drinking coffee with a fork. Willie Stargell.
He's so good, blind people come to the park to hear him pitch. Reggie Jackson about Tom Seaver.
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Four phrases I have coined that sum up today's hobby:
No consequences.
Stuff trumps all.
The flip is the commoodity.
Animal Farm grading.
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