What Landis completely overlooked, of course, was the penury of the owners of that era (and practices like Branch Rickey’s infamous desk contracts) that drove some players to connect with gamblers (who were everywhere).

That’s a concern to be sure, but he should still provide good defence for several more seasons, and his offensive profile is just too good to overlook.

Kudos for you to being able to withstand reading Kinsella.

Carlos had the misfortune of playing his peak years first under a Belgian brewing conglomerate that had no interest in running a ball club, then a national telecommunications corporation that was far more concerned with cutting costs. Jays were never a serious contender from 1995-2003.

Rogers has the bank to sign them both. I love Ernie, but they need more pop in the lineup.

His wife is a Liberal. Wonder how much he likes the couch…..

From the pen of the acid-tongued Jenni Byrne, I’d wager.

Another chapter about the bust that was Miroslav Ihnacak could be added to this story.
Big Ned, Shotgun Simpson, and the wildly eccentric Gilles Gratton made for a nice alternative to the Leafs.

“….gives soothing massage.”

21. Actually had to get up off the couch the change the channel.

Doug Ford be like….

i Robot is still the best, imho.

State of the art.

vauxhallbaseball.com

My great uncle J.D. Kellar was killed in an attack on the convoy he was part of in 1944. He was originally buried on the side of the road, and his remains were later transferred to Cassino. He was my late Dad’s favourite uncle.

Doug is just a soldier in the War on Cars.

I thought it was maybe a Deco Tags and Labels product.