Solomon Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well, he's made it as a pitcher, now as an outfielder. Here's hoping he can do it! http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/st...CA?OpenDocument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSOX Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well, he's made it as a pitcher, now as an outfielder. Here's hoping he can do it! http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/st...CA?OpenDocument Poor guy. I really rooted for him to make it as a pitcher. Nice guy just lost the strike zone. Kind of like Macky Sasser and Dale Murphy as catchers. Dale could not throw to second base and Macky could not throw back to the pitcher. Steve Sax could not throw to first base from second base. Amazing how the human brain can function. I'm not 100% sure about Sasser but it was a blond headed cather for the Mets who could not throw to the pitcher. Maybe somebody can help me with that one. Anyway good luck to Rick. A good guy who I hope makes it. I will be waiting to see what happens. This could turn into a good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesfool Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Poor guy. I really rooted for him to make it as a pitcher. Nice guy just lost the strike zone. Kind of like Macky Sasser and Dale Murphy as catchers. Dale could not throw to second base and Macky could not throw back to the pitcher. Steve Sax could not throw to first base from second base. Amazing how the human brain can function. I'm not 100% sure about Sasser but it was a blond headed cather for the Mets who could not throw to the pitcher. Maybe somebody can help me with that one. Anyway good luck to Rick. A good guy who I hope makes it. I will be waiting to see what happens. This could turn into a good story. I had forgotten about Murphy behind the plate. I saw him a 1/2 dozen times catching with the Kinsport Braves in the Appalachian League for the Kingsport Braves, circa 1974. You could tell he was going to move up then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSOX Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yea I was a big Murph fan growing up. I hung on every radio and tv broadcast on many losing braves games hoping that big Dale would go yard. He found a way to be in the majors. Mainly with his bat but won five gold gloves and was a seven time all-star. Murph like many players of the eighties will be penalized for not having the big enormous home run numbers like todays players. He lead the league in home runs one year with 37. Bonds had 38 at the break in 2001. So now the 80's players like Dale, Andre Dawson, Jim Rice, Dwight Evans, Gary Gaetti, Will Clark, Matt Williams and others will not be considered for the HOF. Maybe they do not deserve to go but it seemed like the game was more fun to watch and the Home Run was not as watered down as it is now. So maybe rick Ankiel can find some kind of place in "the Show". Dale Murphy did after he blew it as catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bledsoebtheboys Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Well, he's made it as a pitcher, now as an outfielder. Here's hoping he can do it! http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/st...CA?OpenDocument Ankiel hit a home run in his debut Thursday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Ankiel hit a home run in his debut Thursday... I honestly think that is the biggest smile I have ever seen on LaRussa's face. This kid may be the missing link this team needs this year. They seemed pretty excited last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSOX Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Ankiel hit a home run in his debut Thursday... What a great story! I love those kind of triumphs. When the odds are against you and people have lost faith in you and have gotten off your bandwagon and then you prove them wrong. Rick Ankiel was the voice of all the underdogs of the world even if it was for just one night. Tip of the cap to the Cardinal organization for not getting rid of the guy. Here is wishing him continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bledsoebtheboys Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I honestly think that is the biggest smile I have ever seen on LaRussa's face. This kid may be the missing link this team needs this year. They seemed pretty excited last night. I'll agree that is the biggest smile I've ever seen on LaRussa's face.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bledsoebtheboys Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Ankiel hit 2 homeruns tonight against the Dodgers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted August 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Ankiel hit 2 homeruns tonight against the Dodgers.... Plus a couple of nice defensive plays too. A great story still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesfool Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Plus a couple of nice defensive plays too. A great story still. Edmonds is back too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bledsoebtheboys Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 He is still doing good... Hope this great story continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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