“They don’t give a damn what you write,” Green snarled at me one afternoon. “Bet they don’t even read it.”
Years later, I suspect he was right.
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11:02 AM - July 16, 2009
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Another great piece, Steve, even for us non-baseball fans! (though as a native Philly girl, I sure do remember Dallas Green...)
#1 Posted by Ivy, CJR on Thu 16 Jul 2009 at 12:04 PM
Daley piece excxellent. Elia rant priceless.
#2 Posted by Charley, CJR on Thu 16 Jul 2009 at 03:22 PM
Outstanding (and I don't mean in left field). Write more!
#3 Posted by Don Moseley, CJR on Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 08:44 PM
Great piece Steve! Thank god for this site! Keep 'em coming.
#4 Posted by Callie, CJR on Tue 21 Jul 2009 at 11:06 AM