by Dirk Hayhurst | Sep 12, 2013 | baseball
The idea of Derek Jeter playing for a team other than the New York Yankees seems heretical. He’s one of the greatest Yankees — maybe even the greatest Yankee. In a franchise that has seen its share of roof-busting talent, Jeter’s stands alone, not only for his... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 31, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Ricky Romero is a touchy subject. I’ve already written on him so much this season that I almost feel like I’m trolling by bringing him up again. But hey, it’s a topic the people like to hear about and far be it from me not to give the people what they want. As I’m... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 31, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MILB Survival Tips, MLB
I have a lot of time for Tom Seaver. He’s a stud, one of the best pitchers ever, and he sure as hell doesn’t need to listen to a guy with a career as short as mine to know it. Fortunately, I don’t need a long career to tell Seaver to pipe down with his “today’s... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 31, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
Alex Rodriguez is addicted to greatness. I’m sure if I tried hard enough, I could rearrange that sentence into something that would make a great guidance counsellor’s office poster. Maybe something with an eagle, wings spread, cresting a mountain peak? But that would... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 27, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MLB
One day, while walking through the markets of ancient Greece, the great philosopher Socrates was insulted. His way of life, intelligence and sanity were all called into question by a thundering fellow Greek. The crowded market hushed and waited for Socrates to reply,... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jul 15, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, MILB, MLB
In 2008, I made the triple-A all-star team. I say made, but I was really asked to fill in for another guy who actually did make the team but was called up to the big leagues and therefore couldn’t attend. I didn’t want to go. I was given the usual shtick: it was a...