Charlie Finley's years guiding the A's in Oakland resulted in a 1,091-1,005 cumulative regular season record, three World Series championships, and five American League West Division crowns. They were also some of the most colorful and controversial years in baseball history.
Cincinnati Reds collapse could cost manager his job
Reds skipper Bryan Price will find his job on the line The 2017 Major League Baseball season began well for the Cincinnati Reds. The club got off to a hot start, winning seven of their first nine games.As late as May 17, the Reds were still in first place in the National League Central Division standings. … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds collapse could cost manager his job
The Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox
For younger fans of the Boston Red Sox, and Major League Baseball in general for that matter, this might be hard to believe. But for a long stretch of my lifetime, those Bosox were considered to be jinxed at best, chokers at worst. The Red Sox have captured three recent World Series crowns in 2004, … Continue reading The Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox