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Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate

Voice of Jerry Buchek

By Greg Echlin

As one of the few in baseball history who could brag that he hit for 1.000 in the World Series, there was something else that stood out about former major league infielder Jerry Buchek who died on Jan. 2—no one could say anything bad about him as a human being.  In that regard, you say that Buchek also batted 1.000. Continue reading Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate

This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending

Vince Coleman photo above courtesy of Todd Bacile/flickr

By Greg Echlin

With Vince Coleman’s entry into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, he finally has an opportunity to relish the moment at the end.  Too many other times, he didn’t. Continue reading This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending

A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals

By Greg Echlin

The Kansas City Royals’ recent pick-ups of Brian Goodwin, Rosell Herrera and Brett Phillips weren’t earth-shaking.  But some past subtle moves in Royals history proved to be some of the most valuable additions to a championship team.   Continue reading A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals