Results tagged “Sammy Sosa” from The Southpaw

Sure, the home run derby is the Snickers of baseball events, but we love the sugar rush.
Even though Big Mac, Sammy, and so many of the sluggers of recent memory are tinged with steroid allegations, there have been some memorable nights from players who haven't been touched with the dirt of PED's.
We think of Ken Griffey Jr. bashing one off the warehouse at Camden Yards.
Speaking of former stars, we have to talk about the big news story of the day.
According to several reports, Pedro Martinez is on his way to a physical. If he passes it, he will be headed to the World Champions.
If you want to read our thoughts on Pedro joining the Phillies, click here.
Now, back to the sugary goodness.

The All-Star game has given us many memorable moments. Pete Rose barreling over Ray Fosse, Pete Rose getting ambushed by Jim Grey in the 1999 All-Star game. OK, not every memory surrounds Charlie Hustle.
Reggie Jackson hammered a ball out of Tiger Stadium. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio shared the outfield. As did Aaron and Mays.
So with all that history, what are the greatest performances in All-Star history?
Well, The Southpaw's done some work and here they are.

Another tragedy in Anaheim.
How is it possible a night in front of 4 TVs with 4 games could be bad for The Southpaw's health? They had the Nationals, Pirates, Orioles, and Orioles again on.
How is Jose Canseco helping Barry Bonds?

Ryne Sandberg is talking smack about Sammy Sosa.

Justin Morneau helped the Twins win, sparking one of four Mid-Atlantic losses Wednesday.
We're chock full 'o Sammy.
The Phils suffer a 10th inning knockout.
And there was some bizarre news this morning. Bulldog attacks. Toby Harrah sightings.

The New York Times has two anonymous sources who say Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in 2003.
Steve Rosenbloom wonders if anyone's attending Sosaholics meetings anymore.
We admit it, we used to be in that group.

Who was fighting in the outfield?
Yorvit Torrealba speaks out about his son's kidnapping.
And how come no one cares about Ivan Rodriguez anymore?

Yer out! Casey Blake nips Ryan Roberts to get an out in Tuesday's Dodgers-Diamondbacks game. Joe Torre's squad rallied with a 5-run eighth to win.
Can a saint get demoted? In Washington they can.
Was it really six years ago that Sammy Sosa's bat shattered and cork flew out.
Happy birthday, Raul.