Word: bullpens
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...early knowing that Atlanta's lead was almost safe, and after we moved to the lower deck for the final two innings, my brother actually had his hands on a foul shot of his own before it was wrenched away by stronger muscles. We traded quips about our terrible bullpen, even though McMichael actually notched a save for us, and the Braves salvaged something from the series. But all I could think about was foul balls, and strikes...
...fans like to complain about too much shill in sports, where even the scoreboard has a sponsor. As it stands, a relief pitcher in baseball can't enter the ninth inning without announcers mentioning Rolaids or the NYNEX "call to the bullpen." If this keeps up much longer, expectorating on the field will have a sponsor. But there's a good side to corporate ownership. It gives the fan a new way to enjoy the game: buying shares in the company that owns the team...
Smith also has presence, a quality that cannot be overestimated in a closer. When he walks in from the bullpen, "people look at him and think it's over," says Baltimore manager John Oates. Smith gives them plenty of time to think, too. Oriole broadcasters have timed his leisurely stroll to the mound at around one minute. "He wants the game played at his pace," says Oriole reliever Mark Williamson. "He's in no rush. That's the way he lives his life. Not much bothers that...
...Mandatory ejections of every player who leaves the bench area or bullpen during a brawl. What if there aren't enough players left? The team that didn't start the fight wins by forfeit. If neither team started it, give both a loss...
When this writer approached him for an autograph earlier this season, he said. "I'm sorry, but the fans down in the bullpen were rude to me, so I'm not gonna sign...