Word: righetti
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Members of the Yankees have to endure more every week than most players have to endure in a career. Dave Winfield, Don Mattingly and Dave Righetti are constantly ripped apart by Steinbrenner's remarks. He undercuts his players--personally and professionally--and then expects them...
Have you noticed that baseball players are getting better looking? The old style -- paunchy Babe Ruth, ferrety Bob Feller, the sunken Dust Bowl visages of players in the '30s -- has surrendered to today's sleek, chipper California look. Keith Hernandez, Dave Righetti, Jose Canseco, Dale Murphy, Rafael Palmeiro and a hundred others have the handsomeness of soap-opera stars. And their fine swagger italicizes the sexiness of contemporary sport. These guys know they're the studs of summer...
...philosophy of the game also has changed. More emphasis has been placed on relief pitching. San Diego's Craig Lefferts, for example, appeared in 83 games. Dave Righetti of the Yankees broke the major league record for saves with 46. Nine relievers finished the season with 25 or more saves...
...Dave Righetti, who took over in the eighth for starter Dennis Rasmussen, got the victory...
Even if you're not a fan of pennant races, there's always plenty of excitement in following the big name ballplayers. In fact, that's why they get paid so much they're big name players, both on and off the field. Who doesn't enjoy seeing Dave Righetti's smiling face in Prince spaghetti ads. And there's nothing quite like watching George Foster hustle back to the dugout after he strikes...