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There's a blast from the past.

 

Ozzie Virgil. Another fucking catcher.

And a guy probably only I remember: Robbie Wine (son of Bobby), who gave a young 5-year-old Buck-Dub one of his cracked bats during spring training, 1987.

 

And a couple of old White Sox kids:

Ed Walsh Jr., Billy Sullivan Jr. (another fucking catcher kid), and Eddie Collins Jr. They all made the majors, but all sucked.

 

Would anyone put Gus Bell ahead of Alou?

Strike that. Just looked at Alou's stats. He's been busy the last decade ...

 

If I remember correctly, Smalley was supposed to be the Rangers' shortstop of the future, but I think he went to the Twins in a trade that brought Bert Blyleven to Texas. The Rangers picked up an aging Bert Campenaris from Finley's fire sale to fill the gap. But after Campy retired, the Rangers had a hideous succession of bad or mediocre shortstops pretty much all the way up until A-Rod's infamous tenure.

Speaking of those Rangers, let's add Bump Wills to the postseason roster as a pinch runner.

 

Whither Robbie Thompson? Serviceable middle infielder.

 

Elster's contribution was most welcome. That first-ever division champ Rangers team (96) included a few guys who were playing somewhat over their heads.

Rangers had mixed luck with ex-Mets. Lee Mazzilli: bad idea. Jon Matlack: good idea. I think Mazzilli came over when Lenny Randle punched manager Frank Lucchesi and got shipped hastily to Shea. Not sure though. I was just a kid at the time. Carry on...

 

Absolutely great guy, decent hitter.
Once referred to by Yankees manager Bob Lemon as "the mummy I have playing shortstop," a reference to Smalley's (non-existent) range.

 

Did Barry Bonds ever even play in right field?

I know Alou has, so maybe you could just flip-flop them.

 

Who's the manager?