Monthly Archives: May 2015

Flores Flowers in Flushing

Posted on May 27, 2015 by vzbaseball

Some guys I just root a bit harder for than others. 23-year-old Wilmer Flores of Valencia is one of them. All winter the Mets tried to find another shortstop, thinking Wilmer wasn’t up to the task, especially on defense. As … Continue reading →

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Live from Oakland!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by vzbaseball

Baseball is a wonderful horsehide thread which weaves together many strands of my life. On Saturday, hours after landing at Oakland International Airport, and going through MLB’s new, rigorous screening process–I think they can do better–I was seated behind third … Continue reading →

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Fast Freddy and Philly’s Freshman Flock

Posted on May 13, 2015 by vzbaseball

In past years we’ve focused on Detroit as the Mecca of Venezuelan ballplayers in MLB: established stars like Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, and Anibal Sanchez prowl Comerica Park. However, this year the Phillies are giving the Tigers a run for … Continue reading →

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Resistance is Futile

Posted on May 11, 2015 by vzbaseball

I was delighted to read about the A’s shortstop Marcus Semien, who went to high school and university in my old adopted hometown of Berkeley, California and has returned home this year to play in the Coliseum. Young Marcus will … Continue reading →

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Yo Mama! We Love You, Even During Baseball Season

Posted on May 9, 2015 by vzbaseball

Felix Hernandez will pitch against the A’s on Mother’s Day, fitting for the family man who’s tattooed the names and birthdates of his wife (Sandra), and his children (Mia and Jeremy) on the insides of his wrists, the better to … Continue reading →

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