Matt Murton’s wild ride
Former Hanshin Tiger Matt Murton outside the Cubs' spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona. Matt Murton knows a few things about role reversal, having gone from phenom to role player…
Iguchi eyes ‘Sweet Home Chicago’
When he retired as a pro in 2017, Tadahito Iguchi, the second baseman for the Chicago White Sox’s 2005 World Series champs, said he someday hopes to be back in…
Monday musings: Dave’s return
No, Dave Okubo is not back with the Rakuten Eagles, but we wouldn't know it from the number of outs they've made on the bases through their first nine games.…
Well traveled Rhodes
There is a line in James Jones' "From Here to Eternity" that comes to mind whenever the story of Tuffy Rhodes' Japanese baseball legacy comes up. In that work, an…
The left-handed pilgrim
Back in the day, there was a left-handed pitcher on the BayStars' farm team. He didn't walk guys and didn't allow home runs, which is saying something in the high-scoring…
Where have you gone Sal Maglie?
OK. It doesn't quite have the same ring to it as Paul Simon's iconic line from "Mrs. Robinson," but how often does one come across a baseball player connected with…
Ichiro from start to finish, part 4
Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement at a press conference after midnight in Tokyo on Friday, March 22. I have translated the entire press conference from start to finish to give…
Ichiro from start to finish, part 3
Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement at a press conference after midnight in Tokyo on Friday, March 22. I have translated the entire press conference from start to finish to give…
Ichiro from start to finish, part 2
Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement at a press conference after midnight in Tokyo on Friday, March 22. I have translated the entire press conference from start to finish to give…
Ichiro from start to finish, part 1
Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement at a press conference after midnight in Tokyo on Friday, March 22. I have translated the entire press conference from start to finish to give…
