Too bad he missed those two years in the service. 1952-53, I believe. As a young fan back then, I thought it was silly to force these guys into the service in non-wartime years. Ted Williams, too, but his situation was a bit different.
Striking out about 40 % of the time. Anyone who thinks Getz is gonna get a great package of prospects for him is disillusioned. You know he wants to be traded.
Madrigal. Obviously, it was a bad draft pick. I just can't believe how many scouts were fooled. I always wondered how far Madrigal would have dropped if Sox had not taken him. Still wondering.
I have a hunch that the reason you are so adament about Crochet being gone is because he went out and pitched the 7th inning Thursday, after a tough 6th inning. If so, you are putting too much emphasis on that 7th inning.
I'm still struggling with his 3 year contract. What in the world made the Houston GM think that was necessary to sign him. This re-convinces me that most GMs are not very bright. Who advised him a year and a half ago?