Nice closure at Stadium Sep 22, 2008
In the pregame ceremony, fans got to watch stars of some of the 26 championships - Yogi Berra, Don Larsen, Bobby Richardson, Whitey Ford, Wade Boggs, Scott Brosius, Paul O'Neill, Tino Martinez, Graig Nettles, Willie Randolph, Reggie Jackson, Chris Chambliss, Moose Skowron, Goose Gossage, David Wells, David Cone, and Ron Guidry - be introduced and walk to their positions, reminiscent of the All-Star Game ceremony here in July. Some fans wept, others took enough photos to fill a scrapbook. (Boston Globe)
A fond, emotional farewell to a national landmark Sep 22, 2008
Don Larsen scooped up dirt from the pitcher's mound in a plastic cup, assisted by Whitey Ford. No mention was made of Roger Clemens, whose legacy has been clouded by accusations he used performance-enhancing drugs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Final Curtain Sep 22, 2008
Whitey Ford, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Graig Nettles and Bobby Richardson were among those expected. Don Larsen, David Wells and David Cone the three pitchers who threw perfect games in Yankee Stadium all were on hand, as was former Yankees star Willie Randolph, fired as manager of the Mets earlier this year. (Fox News)
Yankee Stadium has its final fling Sep 22, 2008
Don Larsen scooped up dirt from the pitcher's mound in a plastic cup, assisted by Whitey Ford. Julia Ruth Stevens, 92-year-old daughter of the Babe, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a crowd of 54,610 -- bringing the stadium total to 151,959,005. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Farewell, Yankee Stadium Sep 22, 2008
Williams, the graceful former centerfielder, was still in the clubhouse because he would be the last Yankee introduced, the headliner on a program that included Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson. "Bernie, I can't believe this is the last game," Jeter said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Orioles fall in Yankee Stadium finale Sep 22, 2008
That ceremony, which lasted an hour and featured baseball immortals Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra and many others, was enough to compel the Orioles to behave like fans themselves. The players lined up along the visitors' dugout to watch the proceedings, caught up in the moment as much as anybody in the capacity crowd surrounding them. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Longtime fan visits Sep 22, 2008
09/21/2008 3:59 PM ET Longtime fan bears witness to finale Lang in Cathedral with husband, Seeing Eye dog L 00004000 aramie By Samantha Newman / MLB.com. NEW YORK -- As Jane Lang stepped on the warning track at Yankee Stadium on Sunday morning, she bent down to touch the dirt beneath her before she walked any further. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fans' stories Sep 22, 2008
09/21/2008 5:23 PM ET Cathedral leaves lasting mark on fans Generations of Yankees faithful have passed through the gates By Jon Blau / MLB.com. Joba Chamberlain signs autographs for fans outside of Yankee Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Generations merge Sep 22, 2008
PITCHERS Whitey Ford; Don Larsen; Helen Hunter (wife of Catfish Hunter), Goose Gossage; Ron Guidry; David Wells; David Cone. CENTER FIELD David Mantle (representing Mickey Mantle); wife Kay Murcer and their two children; Bernie Williams. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yanks prevail as Stadium goes dark Sep 22, 2008
Yankees Postgame Wrap. Jeter addresses the fans. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Nostalgia comes to life Sep 21, 2008
He had also been eyeballing a picture of Whitey Ford and had to inquire of its whereabouts when it came off the hallway walls along with other pictures and retired numbers earlier in the week. Pettitte had originally expressed interest in taking part of the outfield wall, though for practical reasons, the lefty is not sure he will follow through on that request. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Veteran Yanks reminisce about Stadium Sep 20, 2008
"I always thank God for that opportunity, to be able to play in the same place as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Whitey Ford -- all those names. It's great. The history about it. Yankee Stadium. It's, 'Wow.'" ... "To be able to play in the same place as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Whitey Ford -- all those names. It's great.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fans can tour Cathedral Sep 20, 2008
Among the distinguished alumni scheduled to take part in the festivities will be Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Graig Nettles and Bobby Richardson, the team confirmed. Longtime Yankees Bernie Williams and Willie Randolph have also publicly acknowledged their attendance. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bodley: Cathedral's close brings emotion Sep 20, 2008
The Yankees also won on Saturday, 5-2, behind Whitey Ford, and it was back to reality. The Yankees always win -- or at least I thought they did then. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Memories take the field Sunday as Yankee Stadium bids adieu Sep 19, 2008
In the last week, fans soaked up the history, roaming the stadium and taking pictures of everything from Ruth's 138-foot bat outside the ballpark to the sign that identifies the luxury suite named for Hall of Famer Whitey Ford. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, who was in the Athletics dugout as an 18-year-old shortstop when Mantle hit his monster home run, spent his day off Monday taking in one more game at Yankee Stadium. (USA Today -- Sports)
S.F. Political Adviser Bob McCarthy Dies Sep 17, 2008
" Born in New York City, Mr. McCarthy developed a deep love of baseball by hawking peanuts, Cracker Jack and beer at Yankee Stadium and mingling with players such as Whitey Ford and Joe DiMaggio. He attended Santa Clara University on a full scholarship and worked as editor in chief of his school paper. He fell in love with the paper's office manager, Suzanne Bazzano, and the two married in 1970. They had five children. He graduated from the University of Chicago law school and began his legal... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A Ruthian send-off for Yankee Stadium Sep 17, 2008
Lots of celebrities Yogi Berra, Billy Crystal, Whitey Ford will drop by the ESPN booth during the game. The day-long wake for a stadium ends with postgame ceremonies on ESPNews. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lee seeks revenge vs. Twins in finale Sep 17, 2008
Each of his eight predecessors (Don Newcombe in 1956, Whitey Ford in '61, Sandy Koufax in '63, Denny McLain in '68, Ron Guidry in '78, Dwight Gooden in '85, Roger Clemens in '86 and Welch in '90) won the Cy Young that season. Grady Sizemore hit his first home run in 20 games on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Mr. October reflects on Yankee Stadium Sep 17, 2008
Although he spent only five years of his 22-season career in the Bronx, Jackson knows his Yankees history and that his place in it may not be as lofty as such icons as Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford. That is why Jackson invited both to join him that night. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Consistency key to Lee's stellar season Sep 5, 2008
Lee is also just the seventh pitcher in history to win 20 of his first 22 decisions, joining Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A's ('31), Preacher Roe of the Brooklyn Dodgers ('51), Whitey Ford of the Yankees ('61), Perry of the San Francisco Giants ('66), Ron Guidry of the Yankees ('78) and Roger Clemens of the Yankees (2001). Appreciating Lee's season from a historical perspective is easy enough. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
More > Sep 5, 2008
Hall of Fame hurler Whitey Ford won 11 pennants and six World Series in a 16-season career with the Yankees from 1950-67 ... NEW YORK -- A wonderful sight prior to Game 4 of the 1999 World Series at Yankee Stadium was that of Yankees and Braves players, unprompted, standing on the dugouts' top steps to watch Whitey Ford throw out the ceremonial first pitch to fellow Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, a genuinely moving moment of spontaneity ... A special moment in the renovated stadium for Ford was Aug.... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Restoring Braves' luster will take years Sep 1, 2008
I even got a ticket to the first World Series game ever held in Atlanta and sat next to Whitey Ford and Joe Torre (and gave them directions to Aunt Fanny s cabin for those who remember that restaurant) But after that season Braves tix prices kept increasing to where we could no longer afford to keep going that much we would still go but it took planning and a check of our finances yes, they did make a family zone but I like to enjoy a beer with my dog and not have to sit in the upper deck. Now,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
National disaster Aug 29, 2008
43 ERA, and Lee is on an historic pace: He's one of only eight pitchers since 1920 to win at least 19 of his first 21 decisions in a season, according to Stats LLC. The others: Roger Clemens, Yankees 20-1 in 2001 ; , Braves 19-2, 1995 ; Ron Guidry, Yankees 19-2, 1978 ; Gaylord Perry, Giants 19-2, 1966 ; Whitey Ford, Yankees 19-2, 1961 , Preacher Roe, Dodgers 19-2, 1951 and Lefty Grove, Phillies 19-2, 1931. These teams would be in first place in the NL West as of Thursday: Tampa Bay, Boston, New... (CBS News)
Cliff Lee gets 19th victory, Cleveland Indians get ninth win in a row Aug 27, 2008
Roger Clemens in 2001, Greg Maddux in 1995, Ron Guidry in 1978, Gaylord Perry in 1966, Whitey Ford in 1961, and Preacher Roe and Lefty Grove in 1931 are the others. Lee is the first 19-game winner in the American League this season and a strong candidate to give the Indians their second Cy Young winner in as many years. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Ninth Straight Win Makes Lee 19-2 Aug 27, 2008
Year Pitcher, Team W L 2001 Roger Clemens, Yankees 20 1 2008 Cliff Lee, Indians 19 2 1995 Greg Maddux, Braves 19 2 1978 Ron Guidry, Yankees 19 2 1966 Gaylord Perry, Giants 19 2 1961 Whitey Ford, Yankees 19 2 1951 Preacher Roe, Dodgers 19 2 1931 Lefty Grove, Athletics 19 2. As he has all season, Lee refused to look ahead to possible individual honors. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Lee wins No. 19 for Tribe's ninth straight Aug 27, 2008
The others were the Philadelphia Athletics' Lefty Grove (19-2 in 1931), the Brooklyn Dodgers' Roe Preacher (19-2 in 1951), the Yankees' Whitey Ford (19-2 in 1961), the Giants' Gaylord Perry (19-2 in 1966), the Yankees' Ron Guidry (19-2 in 1978), the Braves' Greg Maddux (19-2 in 1995) and the Yankees' Roger Clemens (20-1 in 2001). Hey 19. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Alex BelthINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 3, 2008
Yogi, along with the more private Whitey Ford, is the last of the Hall of Fame old timers from baseball's golden age. Jerry Coleman, who still looks dapper in a uniform, the affable Moose Skowron, who said "I'm not doing no interviews," and five minutes later was holding court for a dozen reporters, and the reluctant Don Larson, were in attendance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former major leaguer returns to Bellingham Aug 3, 2008
Among his teammates were several players often mentioned as part of long list of Yankees legends: Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Elston Howard, Joe Pepitone, Whitey Ford, Clete Boyer and Tony Kubek. Repoz is in town visiting family for several days this week, and fans and friends are invited to an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Heading uptown Jul 28, 2008
Though Washburn isn't exactly another Whitey Ford in the making, he has allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his past nine starts, and the Yanks can never amass too many lefty starters with that short 314-foot right-field fence. If the Yankees are able to complete this trade, Washburn, who turns 34 in two weeks, will lengthen a rotation that has been lacking ever since and went south in April. (CBS News)
Gossage elected for impact on game Jul 26, 2008
Gossage is one of 21 relievers to have recorded at least 300 career saves. (Ray Stubblebine/AP). (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Pine Tar Game nets no sticking points Jul 24, 2008
07/23/2008 2:58 PM ET Pine Tar Game holds no sticking points Brett, Gossage recall infamous contest on its silver anniversary By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com. The infamous Pine Tar Incident. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
WEBER: Here's to Yankee Stadium Jul 21, 2008
Think about it - Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Whitey Ford are just a few of the Yankee greats who graced The House that Ruth Built. So did scores of non-Yankees who are now in the Hall of Fame. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Baseball gets it right, and not just for 1 night Jul 20, 2008
It was either that, or bring in Whitey Ford for one last appearance, but by then Whitey probably was asleep. Thankfully, Drew never had to pitch or there might have been more talk than usual in October about how the National League got the home-field advantage for the World Series. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Baby Not For Sale Jul 17, 2008
But sturdy as ever, Yogi Berra and the great Whitey Ford remain the real Yankee heroes. Seeing Berra throw out that first ball was exhilarating. (Fox News)
nightmare All-Star performance Jul 17, 2008
" Dan Uggla played 10 innings, which would have been expected to produce nothing but joy for his dad, who grew up watching Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford play at Yankee Stadium. But Uggla, making his second All-Star appearance, had a night of unprecedented futility. No one had made more than two errors in the All-Star Game until Uggla did so Tuesday night in the American League's 4-3, 15-inning victory. Beyond the three errors in a three-inning span, he went 0-for-4 at the plate with three... (The Palm Beach Post)
Steinbrenner inspired by All-Star Game Jul 17, 2008
The living legends were joined at their positions by the starting players in each lineup from both leagues as Steinbrenner handed the baseballs off to Yankees Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Rich "Goose" Gossage and Reggie Jackson, who all threw ceremonial first pitches. "I was impressed and humbled by the record number of Hall of Famers who lined the field," Steinbrenner said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
All-Star Week a Ruthian success Jul 17, 2008
Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra, a Yankee battery synonymous with World Series greatness, rode in the lead vehicle. The Hall of Famers' trucks went first, then the AL All-Stars and then the NL All-Stars. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
American League Wins Epic All-Star Game Jul 16, 2008
Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson and Goose Gossage hugged the Boss before throwing balls to Jeter, Rodriguez, Rivera and Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Fired New York Mets manager Willie Randolph, a former Yankees star and coach, was in the crowd at the invitation of Steinbrenner. (CBS News)
YOUR THOUGHTS: What Yankee Stadium memories do you have? Jul 16, 2008
How would Reggie Jackson do against Whitey Ford. We posed those questions to the makers of and asked them to run a simulated 162-game season pitting the 26 World Series champion Yankee teams against each other to find out which was the greatest team in Yankee Stadium history. (USA Today -- Sports)
BLAST FROM PAST: Hall of Famers share grand stage Jul 16, 2008
Steinbrenner, wearing sunglasses, was hugged at the mound by Yankees Hall of Famers Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage and Berra. "He's arguably the most recognizable owner in all of sports," Jeter said. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: American League 4, National League 3 (15 inn.) Jul 16, 2008
Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson and Goose Gossage hugged the Boss before throwing balls to Jeter, Rodriguez, Rivera and Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Notes: The previous longest game by time was 1967, which took 3:41. (USA Today -- Sports)
The long goodbye on a starry night Jul 16, 2008
Here were Yankees icons Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford, the surviving relics of baseball's most enduring dynasty, sharing a last hurrah on the site of so many championship celebrations. Here was Dave Winfield, demonstrating his divided loyalties by toting caps of both the Yankees and the Padres. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hall of a parade: New and old, All-Stars ride high Jul 16, 2008
Berra and Whitey Ford sat together, and it was fitting. They were the starting battery for the 1960 All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Steinbrenner gets a hand Jul 16, 2008
When the golf cart reached the mound, Steinbrenner handed the baseballs to Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson and Goose Gossage, the Yankees four Hall of Famers who were on the field. Ford and Berra kissed Steinbrenner, and Jackson and Gossage hugged him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AL wins New York Marathon baseball all-star game in 15 innings Jul 16, 2008
On a night where history was celebrated at Yankee Stadium, Whitey Ford, Steve Carlton and Bob Gibson were among Hall of Famers honored before the game, pitching ruled in a battle of the game's top players. A trio of N.L. right-handers --- starter Ben Sheets of Milwaukee, Chicago's Carlos Zambrano and Arizona's Dan Haren --- combined for six shutout innings to set the pace. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Boys of Summer gather, say goodbye to a classic Jul 16, 2008
Once there, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson and Goose Gossage kissed Steinbrenner gently on his cheek. The game hadn't even started, but it was all just another reminder that this building was never just about the bricks and mortar. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lee delivers in Classic opportunity Jul 16, 2008
Lee strutted out and shook hands with Dennis Eckersley, Bob Feller, Rollie Fingers, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, Ferguson Jenkins, Juan Marichal, Phil Niekro, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Goose Gossage, Sandy Koufax, Whitey Ford, Robin Roberts, Don Sutton and Bruce Sutter. "It was surreal seeing that many Hall of Fame pitchers in front of my face and getting to shake their hands," Lee said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Halladay slightly starstruck Jul 16, 2008
"Obviously Cal [Ripken Jr.], I'm a big fan of, but Whitey Ford is a guy that I read about growing up," Halladay said. "Just to be able to see him was cool for me. It's neat to have that many guys come back, that many Hall of Famers. It's pretty special. I don't think I'll see something like that again.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Red Sox-Yankees rivalry Jul 16, 2008
The Hammer could look it up and find that he hit three homers in Milwaukee's 1957 World Series upset of the Yankees, a series that featured fellow Hall of Famers Warren Spahn, Red Schoendienst, Eddie Mathews, Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle and Enos Slaughter. What will be the Hall of Fame count from Tuesday's All-Star Game. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hall of Famers light up the Big Apple (Today) Jul 16, 2008
"The one guy I read a lot about but didn't get to meet, Whitey Ford," Halladay said. "It was very impressive. Once all the Hall of Famers took their old field positions, the starting All-Stars trotted out to join them. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter drew a rousing ovation on his way toward his position -- and the eye of ol' Brooksie. Earlier in the day, Robinson said Jeter was his favorite player to watch "but I've never met him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Boss' makes visit to Yankee Stadium Jul 16, 2008
"There was a lot of energy down there. It was magical, that's for sure. I think he really appreciated it." Steinbrenner waved to the crowd and was hugged by several of the current and former Yankees on the field, which included Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Wade Boggs, Rich Gossage, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera. As he rode out through a gate in the outfield fence and around the warning track, Steinbrenner was introduced by his moniker, "The Boss." "I don't even know... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Two Yanks praise Francona's class Jul 16, 2008
But for those two, the game was secondary to the pregame ceremonies, which saw each of them receive ovations as loud as those granted to Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and even Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner. "That was as good as it gets," Rodriguez said of the Hall of Fame ceremony. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
All-Night All-Star Game Goes To A.L. Jul 16, 2008
The Boss delivered baseballs to Yankees Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson and Goose Gossage for the ceremonial first pitches. As streamers soared into the air, those four tossed to four current Yankees, including manager Joe Girardi. (Click2Houston, TX)
They can't keep running on empty Jul 16, 2008
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Hall of an intro: New, old stars on display Jul 16, 2008
The one guy I read a lot about but didn t get to meet, Whitey Ford, Halladay said. It was very impressive. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The stars come out Jul 16, 2008
I wanted to be a part of it, because I thought it was unbelievable they got everybody together and I wanted to be a part of it," he said. Toronto ace Roy Halladay enjoyed the experience, and had only one regret. "The one guy I read a lot about but didn't get to meet, Whitey Ford," Halladay said. "It was very impressive. "A lot of guys, a lot of history. Being able to be on he field with those guys is an honor," he said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
The Boss receives an ovation Jul 16, 2008
Steinbrenner's cart pulled up near the mound, where he delivered baseballs to Yankees Hall of Famers Goose Gossage, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson for the ceremonial first pitches. "It's awesome. It's well-deserved," Yankees star Alex Rodriguez said of the pregame honor for Steinbrenner in Yankee Stadium's final season. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
For 85 years, history hit home in 'House That Ruth Built' Jul 15, 2008
The torch was passed to Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford, then to Thurman Munson, Ron Guidry and Jackson before Jeter, and came along. The roar of the crowd wasn't always from baseball. (USA Today -- Sports)
A memorable, fun experience as a volunteer Jul 15, 2008
My job was to be a stand-in for Yankees legend Whitey Ford. Cool. (NJ.com -- Times)
GREATEST LIVING YANKEE? Jul 14, 2008
It's a tradition passed along through Whitey Ford, Don Mattingly, Ron Guidry and others who never wore another uniform as players ... Whitey Ford: The eight-time All-Star won the 1961 Cy Young Award when there was one combined award for both leagues, the same year he was World Series MVP. He led the AL in victories three times (including when he had his career-best 25-4 record in 1961) and led in ERA twice and shutouts twice. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scranton baseball postcards on auction block Jul 14, 2008
Along with the card set, items from the personal collections of Hall of Famer Whitey Ford and the late Thurman Munson will be available for bid. Among the 979 items to be auctioned off include Babe Ruth s autographed 712th home run ball and Lou Gehrig s warmup jacket from his 2,130th consecutive game. (Scranton Times, PA)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 14, 2008
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MLB All-Star Game to Air Nationwide on XM Satellite Radio Jul 8, 2008
Cal and his brother and fellow major-league vet Billy Ripken will host their weekly XM show "Ripken Baseball" at the XM broadcast booth in the convention center this Saturday 10-11 am ET. The Ripkens' guests will include the Yankees' Hall of Famer Whitey Ford. The MLB Home Plate channel (XM 175)'s on-air team will host shows at FanFest, Yankee Stadium, and the XM studios at Jazz at Lincoln Center July 12-16. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lincecum impresses Hall of Famer Perry Jul 3, 2008
Citing Whitey Ford, Stu Miller and Bobby Shantz as examples of pitchers of below-average size who excelled, Perry noted, "They knew how to pitch. And this kid is doing a good job of it." Recalling how he managed to post such an impressive season-opening record, Perry said, "Everything went right. If I needed a double play, we got it. If I needed four runs, we got four runs. I was making the right pitches and the ball was going where it was supposed to go to -- on the corners." Perry, who... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
John Shea On Baseball Jun 29, 2008
But put him on the Brewers or Pirates, and suddenly he's not the second coming of Whitey Ford. On the other hand, there's 28-year-old Justin Christian, who has Bay Area ties. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
