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Today in the media it is evaluation day of who is the winners and losers in MLB’s annual July 31st trading deadline. Watching the 4 pm countdown yesterday on Fox Sports (I’m on the Jersey Shore in rented beach house) and seeing my team the NY Yankees standing pat made me very happy. My first thoughts were of that old baseball adage. “The trades you don’t make are your best ones.”(1)

I am 100% a fan of baseball and enjoy watching games of all the teams, and all that goes on from the fall Hot Stove League to the August Waiver Wire, and everything in between. I just love it.

After the 4 pm deadline that is 4:15 pm as the commissioner office needs that extra 15 minutes to approve last of the last minute deals. Then the conversation starts who won who lost. After reviewing all the transactions, it struck me that the players being traded were for minor leagues who are not the front-line prospect, as one would expect.

But all of the stories surrounding the Yankees and trades it was only about their rated front-line prospects, and late last night 21 year Luis Severino one of the prospects every team wanted was called up. He’s scheduled to make his major league debut Tuesday night. I expect a lot of second-guessing from the media and fans next Wednesday.

As of today, the Blue Jays who were voted this year’s trading deadline winners are 6-games behind the Yankees, so should all know by the end of this season if standing pat was the right decision.

1- The trades you don’t make are the best ones.
Attributed to Branch Rickey and also Bill Veeck

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1922 The Yankees, who have been sharing the Polo Grounds with the Giants since 1913, begin construction on their own ballpark in the Bronx. The stadium will become known as the ‘House that Ruth Built,’ acknowledging the Babe’s popularity and influence.   Visit   http://www.ballparkprints.com   see over 25 additional images from 1921 to 1937 the building of Yankee Stadium

May 31, 1922 Ballpark Prints Yankee Stadium www.ballparkprints .com
May 31, 1922 Ballpark Prints Yankee Stadium http://www.ballparkprints .com
June 13, 1922 Ballpark Prints Yankee Stadium www.ballparkprints.com
June 13, 1922 Ballpark Prints Yankee Stadium
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Busch Memorial Stadium 1973

On May 12, 1966, four days after the final baseball game played at Sportsman’s Park, Busch Memorial Stadium opened with the St. Louis Cardinals winning 4 -3 in 12 innings over the Atlanta Braves. In 1970 the grass field was replaced with Astro Turf to make the conversion from baseball to football easier.

On May 12, 1966, four days after the final baseball game played at Sportsman’s Park, Busch Memorial Stadium opened with the St. Louis Cardinals winning 4 -3 on a Lou Brock single in 12th inning  over the Atlanta Braves. In 1970 the grass field was replaced with Astro Turf to make the conversion from baseball to football easier.

 

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Lou Brock Ballparkprint Ozzie Sweet Collection
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Busch Memorial Stadium 1973 www.ballparkprints.com
Busch Memorial Stadium 1973
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Busch Memorial Stadium 1973 www.ballparkprints.com
Busch Memorial Stadium 1973
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Busch Memorial Stadium 1973 www.ballparkprints.com

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Hilltop Park

 

Following the 1902 season, under the new ownership of Frank Farrell and Bill Devery, the American League Baltimore franchise was moved to Manhattan. The team then became known as the New York Highlanders. Their first home ballpark, which was built in six weeks, received its name, Hilltop Park, because it was situated on top of a hill overlooking the Hudson River. It opened on April 30, 1903, with the Highlanders winning 6-2 over Washington. The final game at Hilltop Park is played on October 5, 1912.  In 1913 the team began playing in the Polo Grounds and were now known as the New York Yankees. Hilltop Park’s original location was at West 168th Street, Fort Washington Avenue, 165th Street, and Broadway in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. It was demolished in 1914 and is now the site of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

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50 Best Baseball Nicknames Ever | AthlonSports.com.

When I was a kid we all wanted nicknames like the ballplayers…..

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Let’s be honest, this winter was a bummer and I could not wait until pitchers and catchers reported. Shortly after they reported we hit the road and spent the month of March in Florida visiting spring training ballparks. Now the 2014 baseball season is off and running I feel rejuvenated.

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This panoramic image was taken March 4th, at Champion Stadium the spring training home of the Braves….

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The Indians trade Gold Glove first baseman Vic Power and left-handed pitcher Dick Stigman(image is of Stigman pitching to Maris with Mantle on deck 1961) to the Twins for pitcher 20-game loser Pedro Ramos, who will compile a 26-30 record during his 2+ seasons with the Tribe. Power will contribute 2+ solid seasons with Minnesota batting .278, and their new southpaw will post a .702 winning percentage, the best in the American League this season, winning 12 of 17 decisions.

August 20, 1961 Cleveland Municipal Stadium. First game of a Cleveland Indian/NY Yankee doubleheader. Dick Stigman pitching in relief of Jim Perry to Roger Maris with Mickey Mantle on deck. Final score Yankees 6, Cleveland 0. In this game Mantle hit home run number 46 in the 1st inning and Maris hit number 49 in the 3rd. For more images visit www.ballparkprints.com
August 20, 1961 Cleveland Municipal Stadium. First game of a Cleveland Indian/NY Yankee doubleheader. Dick Stigman pitching in relief of Jim Perry to Roger Maris with Mickey Mantle on deck. Final score Yankees 6, Cleveland 0. In this game Mantle hit home run number 46 in the 1st inning and Maris hit number 49 in the 3rd.
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As a fan of baseball and believe all workers / employees should always try to get the best salary they can.  Baseball has been very good to Bud Selig as an owner and commissioner his current annual salary is $18.4 million! For more on Bud Selig visit:

http://www.davemanuel.com/net-worth/bud-selig/

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Tomorrow is Jeters final spring training game, and Monday is the start of the end of a brilliant baseball career.

I remember going from rookie ball to A, to double A, then to triple A. At every level it seemed like the game was faster. The bigger the situation, the more the game speeds up. That’s all mental. It messes people up.

Derek Jeter

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Osceola County Stadium is the spring training home of the Houston Astros and the smallest spring training ballpark with a seating capacity of 5,300. If you are staying in the Orlando area, and have never seen a  spring training ball game I would choose this ballpark. The prices for tickets are reasonable, and the best food prices…

Maybe the best prices for at a spring training game www.ballparkprints.com
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Osceola County Stadium Spring Training Home Houston Astros www.ballparkprints.com
Osceola County Stadium Spring Training Home Houston Astros
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tickets are reasonable, a

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You will leave  the Astros ballpark feeling this is old-time spring training.