March 31st
The Rangers and Expos make a big trade, the Yankees make (another) bad trade, and Wade Boggs meets Sam Malone on March 31st in 1980s Baseball
Month: March 2021
March 30th
Graig Nettles heads west, Vida Blue heads east, and Bull Durham solves an International Crisis on March 30th in 1980s Baseball
March 29th
Happy Birthday to a future GM, a big day for Jim Abbott, and the A’s sign Kong on March 29th in 1980s Baseball
March 28th
Happy Birthday to Glenn Davis, The Red Sox and Yankees make a rare deal and Phil Niekro gets drilled on March 28th in 1980s Baseball
March 27th
Happy Birthday to Dick Ruthven, the Royals make an ill-advised trade, and it’s the end of the road for a lot of familiar names on March 27th in 1980s Baseball.
A Cobra Conversation
Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood is available now and I sat down with co-author Dave Jordan to discuss the book. Tell me how this project came together. Why Dave Parker as opposed to another player? Well, about a year after the release of “Fastball John,” the Johnny D’Acquisto autobiography, we had just gotten home from …
March 26th
Happy Birthday to Harry Kalas, the Cubs make three trades, and we say goodbye to The Kingdome on March 26th in 1980s Baseball
March 25th
Happy Birthday to Tom Glavine, the Braves and Phillies pull off a deal, and the Tigers brawl with the Pirates on March 25th in 1980s Baseball.
March 24th
Happy Birthday to The True Creature, the Phillies make an ill-advised trade, and Dusty Baker has a new home on March 24th in 1980s Baseball
March 23rd
Happy Birthday to The Big Bopper, Oscar Gamble heads to the South Side and a flurry of roster moves highlight March 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
March 22nd
Happy Birthday to an Ivy League Head Coach, the Phillies and Pirates empty the benches, and we lost Dallas Green on March 22nd in 1980s Baseball
March 21st
Happy Birthday to a former No. 1 pick, George Steinbrenner does George Steinbrenner things, and we say goodbye to The Vet on March 21st in 1980s Baseball
March 20th
Happy Birthday to an Iron Man of a pitcher, the Mariners pick up a new corner infielder and Dick Ruthven sets Mell Hall straight on March 20th in 1980s Baseball
March 19th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher, Earl Weaver does Earl Weaver things, and Dave Winfield is in trouble on March 19 in 1980s Baseball.
March 18th
Happy Birthday to a Gold Glover, a new home for Carlton Fisk, and a Blue Jays/Mets brawl highlight March 18th in 1980s Baseball
March 17th
Happy Birthday to a World Series winning manager, the Rangers have a new owner and it’s the end of the road for Fergie on March 17th in 1980s Baseball
March 16th
Happy Birthday to Charles Hudson, George Steinbrenner says George Steinbrenner things, and history is made in spring training. It’s March 16th in 1980s Baseball
March 15th
Happy Birthday to Emu, Craig Swan gets paid, and Eric Davis goes off on March 15th in 1980s Baseball.
March 14th
Happy Birthday to Kevin Brown, Darrell Porter leaves camp, and the Mets and Red Sox renew acquaintances on March 14th in 1980s Baseball
March 13th
Happy Birthday to Will the Thrill, the Phillies sign a big free agent and Jim Rice battles the Red Sox PR guy on March 13th in 1980s Baseball
March 12th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Murph and a big day for Steve Garvey highlight March 12th in 1980s Baseball
March 11th
Happy Birthday to a White Sox legend, Mike Morgan is on the move again, and The Rocket loses some cash on March 11th in 1980s Baseball
March 10th
Happy Birthday to a guy who practiced a lost art, a real Commissioner tries to help the fans, and six vets are elected to the Hall of Fame. It’s March 10th in 1980s Baseball
March 9th
Happy Birthday to a former Rookie of the Year and Hrbie takes a stand (and a seat) on March 9th in 1980s Baseball
March 8th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rob Dibble has a court date and Dave Stieb cashes in on March 8th in 1980s Baseball
March 7th
Happy posthumous Birthday to a dominant pitcher and to a World Series hero, plus a former #1 pick gets traded on his birthday. It’s March 7th in 1980s Baseball.
March 5th
Happy Birthday to Teke, a cagy veteran heads to Atlanta, and the Mariners sign a future Hall of Famer on March 5th in 1980s Baseball.
March 4th
A big day for Tram, Straw and Mex make up, and Schmitty’s outrageous salary highlight March 4th in 1980s Baseball.
March 3rd
A big day for Lefty, there’s a new Sherriff in town, and Gibby lays down the law on March 3rd in 1980s Baseball
March 2nd
Happy Birthday to an All-Star Game MVP, a trade provides inspiration for Fleer, and Darryl Strawberry mixes it up with Keith Hernandez on March 2nd in 1980s Baseball
March 1st
Happy Birthday to Harry, a George Brett nugget, and we lost Minnie Minoso on March 1 in 1980s Baseball.
