I believe in heroes, and I know how seldom there co-exist in the same athletic body the talent and determination to perform at a heroic level of play as well as the impeccable character that heroes must display. Derek Jeter is one of those rare individuals. Continue reading →
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If Tom Boswell knew that a steroid-user was going to be voted into the Hall under the false assumption that he was not a cheat, he was obligated to let the public, his colleagues who voted the honor, and Major League Baseball know about it too. Continue reading →
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