Baseball Digest articles from May 2001

Baseball Digest archives from May 2001

Un-Covering the Past.(Hall of Fame manager Al Lopez)
May 1, 2001... AL LOPEZ: Manager Appeared on Baseball Digest Cover 32 years ago ELECTED TO THE HALL OF FAME AS A manager in 1977, Al Lopez, now 92, considers winning American League pennants with the Cleveland Indians in 1954 and Chicago White Sox in 1959...

Letters To The Editor.
May 1, 2001... The Fans Speak Out In the article "Closing in Seattle" (February Baseball Digest), Jeff Manto in talking about Kazuhiro Sasaki of the Mariners called him "a cross between Bryan Harvey in his prime and Sidd Finch." I remember Bryan...

Baseball Quick Quiz.
May 1, 2001... Collect ten points for each question answered correctly. Answers on page 50. (If you score 80 or better, you are a baseball expert; 70 or better, superior; between 60 and 70, good, and between 40 and 60, average. 1. There have been eight...

Braves' Andruw Jones, One of the Young Players To Watch This Season.
May 1, 2001... WITH THE INCEPTION OF ANOTHER BASEBALL SEASON, ITS TIME to express a few thoughts about what to expect as the division races in both leagues begin to take shape. In these quarters, this has been somewhat of a traditional exercise destined...

Oddities At The Ballpark.
May 1, 2001... Nine Strangest Major League Games In 1984, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox battled over eight hours and six minutes to settle a 25-inning marathon BASEBALL PROBABLY IS A funny game only if you're on the winning team, but...

It's Never Over 'Til It's Over.(unusual game between Cleveland and Washington in 1901)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... On May 24, 1901, Cleveland and Washington played an unusual game in which those involved or those who witnessed it would never forget. The Cleveland team, then called the "Blues", was losing, 13-5, to the Senators going into the bottom of the...

Shortstop Star Power.
May 1, 2001... Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra are the top players at their position in the major leagues THEY DRIP GLAMOUR AND poise and grace and, of course, talent--unbelievable, scary talent --all in triplicate, all wrapped in...

BASEBALL PROFILE.(Carlos Juan Delgado)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... CARLOS DELGADO FULL NAME: Carlos Juan Delgado AGE, HT., WT.: 28, 6-3, 225 Born: June 25, 1972 HOME: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico STATUS/FAMILY: Single NICKNAME: Del LIFE OUTSIDE BASEBALL: I live a nice, simple, low-profile life....

A Crushing Defeat.(1984 game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres)
May 1, 2001... After winning the first two games, Chicago lost the final three contests in the best-of-five playoff series to San Diego including a heartbreaking defeat in the finale IN 1984, THE CUBS POSTED THE best record in the National League, but a...

Stress for Success.(George Brett, Mark McGwire and other players)
May 1, 2001... George Brett, Mark McGwire and others have had to deal with pressure and distractions during milestone record chases IT WAS OBVIOUS FROM HIS question, the Philadelphia doctor had no idea who George Brett was or the daily ordeal he had just...

Changing Positions.(players may lengthen or benefit career with change)
May 1, 2001... Often lengthens or benefits a player's career Such major leaguers as Pete Rose, Ernie Banks and Robin Yount have excelled in various fielding positions THERE IS A FAMOUS PHOTO of Bill Mazeroski s ninth-inning home run against the New...

Rising Star.(Cristian Guzman)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Opponents Take Notice of Twins' Speedster Cristian Guzman Minnesota shortstop is rated as an up-and-coming major league talent by his coaches and peers GARCIAPARRA, JETER, RODRIGUEZ. Guzman? "He's an exciting player," Boston's...

Where Are They Now?(former 1950s Milwaukee Braves team players)
May 1, 2001... Johnny Logan Recalls Old Days at County Stadium Former shortstop hopes to keep alive memories of the Braves' glory years in the late 1950s REMEMBER JOHNNY LOGAN, the hard nosed, clutch hitting shortstop of the Milwaukee Braves' glory...

Off-beat stats.(baseball statistics)
May 1, 2001... Players Who Hit A Home Run in the Major Leagues Before Their 20th Birthday (Since 1900 * (*) Active players) FROM 1900 THROUGH 2000, THERE HAVE BEEN 88 PLAYERS WHO HIT A HOME RUN IN THE major leagues before the age of 20. Among these...

Baseball Quick Quiz.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Collect ten points for each question answered Correctly. Answers on page 95. (if you score 80 or better, you are a baseball expert; 70 or better, superior; between 60 and 70, good, and between 40 and 60, average. 1. Barry Bonds finished...

Baseball Rules Corner.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the rules ARE YOU INTERESTED IN umpiring in the major leagues? Can you handle the heat between the foul lines? Before you really get involved, you better be able to answer at least nine of the ten...

ANAHEIM ANGELS.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Mike Scioscia (14) COACHES: Mickey Hatcher (7), Bud Black (24), Bobby Ramos (13), Alfredo Griffin (4), Ron Roenicke (12), Joe Maddon (70) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 41 Belcher, Tim ...

BALTIMORE ORIOLES.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Mike Hargrove (21) COACHES: Terry Crowley (48), Eddie Murray (33), Elrod Hendricks (44), Mark Wiley (34), Sam Perlozzo (2), Tom Trebelhorn (49) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 39 Bale, John ...

BOSTON RED SOX.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Jimy Williams (22) COACHES: John Cumberland (52), Tommy Harper (35), Joe Kerrigan (16), Gene Lamont (31), Rick Down (48), Nelson Norman (58) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 44 Arrojo, Rolando ...

CHICAGO WHITE SOX.
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Jerry Manuel (7) COACHES: Ned Contreras (54), Wallace Johnson (18), Von Joshua (48), Art Kusnyer (53), Joe Nossek (23), Gary Pettis (20), Man Soo Lee (59) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 37...

CLEVELAND INDIANS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Charlie Manuel (32) COACHES: Luis Isaac (4), Clarence Jones (28), Grady Little (9), Dick Pole (38), Joel Skinner (35), Ted Uhlaender (11), Danny Williams (43) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 55...

DETROIT TIGERS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Phil Garner (33) COACHES: Bill Madlock (48), Doug Mansolino (32), Ed Ott (56), Lance Parrish (13), Juan Samuel (10), Dan Warthen (31) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 14 Anderson, Matt R R...

KANSAS CITY ROYALS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Tony Muser (40) COACHES: Rich Dauer (25), Tom Gamboa (21), Lamar Johnson (23), Jamie Quirk (9), Brent Strom (30), Frank White (20) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 48 Affeldt, Jeremy L L 6-4...

MINNESOTA TWINS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Tom Kelly (10) COACHES: Ron Gardenhire (35), Paul Molitor (4), Rick Stelmaszek (43), Dick Such (44), Scott Ullger (45), Jerry White (13) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 19 Balfour, Grant R...

NEW YORK YANKEES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Joe Torre (6) COACHES: Tony Cloninger (40), Gary Denbo (52), Lee Mazzilli (54), Willie Randolph (30), Mel Sottlemyre (34), Don Zimmer (52) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 37 Boehringer, Brian ...

OAKLAND ATHLETICS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Art Howe (18) COACHES: Thad Bosley (41), Brad Fischer (35), Ken Macha (39), Rick Peterson (47), Mike Quade (48), Ron Washington (38) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 36 Belitz, Todd L L...

SEATTLE MARINERS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Lou Piniella (14) COACHES: John McLaren (7), John Moses (12), Dave Myers (31), Gerald Perry (29), Bryan Price (35), Matt Sinatro (15) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 48 Abbott, Paul R R...

TAMPA BAY DEVILRAYS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Larry Rothschild (11) COACHES: Wade Boggs (12), Jose Cardenal (7), Terry Collins (5), Bill Fischer (54), Billy Hatcher (22), Hal McRae (56) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 40 Alvarez, Wilson L...

TEXAS RANGERS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Johnny Oates (26) COACHES: Bobby Cuellar, Bucky Dent (20), Larry Hardy (48), Rudy Jaramillo (8), Bobby, Jones (31), Jerry Narron (5) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 53 Benoit, Joaquin R R...

TORONTO BLUE JAYS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Buck Martinez (13) COACHES: Terry Bevington (35), Mark Connor (53), Cito Gaston (41), Garth Iorg (16), Gil Patterson (47), Cookie Rojas (1) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 57 Beirne, Kevin L...

ARIZONA D'BACKS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Bob Brenly (15) COACHES: Bob Melvin (3), Eddie Rodriguez (14), Chris Speier (16), Dwayne Murphy (21), Glenn Sherlock (53), Bob Welch (32) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 34 Anderson, Brian S L...

ATLANTA BRAVES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Bobby Cox (6) COACHES: Pat Corrales (39), Bobby Dews (52), Glenn Hubbard (17), Leo Mazzone (54), Merv Rettenmund (28), Ned Yost (5) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 74 Abreu, Winston R R 6-2...

CHICAGO CUBS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Don Baylor (25) COACHES: Oscar Acosta (8), Sandy Alomar (2), Gene Glynn (3), Rene Lachemann (5), Jeff Pentland (4), Billy Williams (26) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 46 Bere, Jason R R...

CINCINNATI REDS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Bob Boone (9) COACHES: Bill Doran (19), Tim Foli (10), Ken Griffey Sr. (33), Don Gullett (35), Tom Hume (47), Ron Oester (16) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 57 Andrews, Clayton R L 6-0 ...

COLORADO ROCKIES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Buddy Bell (25) COACHES: Rich Donnelly (26), Dave Garcia (1), Toby Harrah (11), Clint Hurdle (13), Fred Kendall (18), Marcel Lachemann (53) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 34 Astacio, Pedro ...

FLORIDA MARLINS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: John Boles (13) COACHES: Tony Taylor (8), Joe Breeden (12), Jack Maloof (16), Rich Dubee (31), Fredi Gonzalez (33), Lynn Jones (35) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 57 Alfonseca, Antonio R R...

HOUSTON ASTROS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Larry Dierker (49) COACHES: Jose Cruz (25), Mike Cubbage (9), Matt Galante (8), Burr Hooton (48), Harry Spilman (12), John Tamargo (30) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 47 Bottenfield, Kent R...

LOS ANGELES DODGERS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Jim Tracy (12) COACHES: Jack Clark (44), Jim Colborn (45), Glenn Hoffman (3), Jim Lett (17), Manny Mota (11), Jim Riggleman (5), John Shelby (31) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 51 Adams, Terry ...

MILWAUKEE BREWERS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Davey Lopes (30) COACHES: Gary Allenson (45), Bob Apodaca (36), Rod Carew (29), Bill Castro (35), Jerry Royster (3), Luis Salazar (43) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 53 Acevedo, Juan ...

MONTREAL EXPOS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Felipe Alou (17) COACHES: Brad Arnsberg (38), Pierre Arsenault (67), Jeff Cox (49), Perry Hill (7), Rick Renick (44), Pat Roessler (6) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 36 Armas, Tony, Jr. R...

NEW YORK METS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Bobby Valentine (2) COACHES: Dave Engle (53), Bobby Floyd (55), Charlie Hough (54), Randy Niemann (52), John Stearns (12), Mookie Wilson (1) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 17 Appier, Kevin R...

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Larry Bowa (10) COACHES: Greg Gross (21), Richie Hebner (7), Ramon Henderson (59), Vern Ruhle (46), Tony Scott (30), John Vukovich (18) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 27 Bottalico, Ricky L R...

PITTSBURGH PIRATES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Lloyd McClendon (23) COACHES: Dave Clark (35), Trent Jewett (44), Tommy Sandt (37), Bruce Tanner (52), Bill Virdon (19), Spin Williams (54) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 55 Anderson, Jimmy L...

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Tony La Russa (10) COACHES: Mark De John (34), Dave Duncan (18), Mike Easler (19), Marty Mason (38), Dave McKay (39), Jose Oquendo (11) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 66 Ankiel, Rick L...

SAN DIEGO PADRES.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Bruce Bochy (15) COACHES: Greg Booker (38), Duane Espy (52), Tim Flannery (11), Rob Picciolo (5), Dave Smith (45), Alan Trammell (3) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 40 Almanzar, Carlos R R...

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS.(baseball club roster)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... MANAGER: Dusty Baker (12) COACHES: Gene Clines (20), Sonny Jackson (16), Juan Lopez (59), Dave Righetti (19), Robby Thompson (5), Ron Wotus (10), Carlos Alfonso (17) No. PITCHERS B T HT. WT. BORN 51...