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Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years:
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John Brattain's Articles

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2005

Class Is In

December 30, 2005
Should There Be A Weekend For Bernie?

It’s Not The Second Advent In The Bronx, People

December 23, 2005
Random musings about the whole Johnny Damon drama

Wally Pipp: Put Me Back In Coach ... Pretty Please?

December 16, 2005
“I took the two most expensive aspirins in history” – Wally Pipp

Something For Joey

December 09, 2005
Albert Belle makes his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot ... how does he stack up?

The Sun is Bright; Will Bud be an Eclipse?

December 02, 2005
Will Bud Selig become the Pete Rose of commissioners and gamble MLB's bright future?

Battered Fish

November 25, 2005
Message to Marlins fans (you know who you are); do you still think Jeffrey Loria is your team's savior?

Like Son Like Father?

November 18, 2005
A look back at the career of a great player who will live in his son's shadow ... and we're not talking Ken Griffey Sr.

Nostradumbass Strikes Again!

November 11, 2005
Safe Six ... things to watch for this offseason that will impact 2006.

It’s October! Let’s Dig Up The Dead!

November 01, 2005
Was "Shoeless" Joe corrupted before decomposition set in?

The Big Threes

October 21, 2005
This World Series is going to be divine and defined by the Sermon on the Mound ...

Fall From Grace

October 14, 2005
The Decline And Fall Of Alex Rodriguez

Hall of Fame Intangibles

September 23, 2005
This player's tremendous intangibles cut short what could have been a Hall of Fame career

The Truth Hurts

September 16, 2005
Is Frank Thomas a Hall of Famer? Is Tim McCarver annoying?

Blast From The Past: The Empire Strikes Back

September 09, 2005
Pennant fever in 1960—the Athletics Got Screwed and the Orioles Got Plucked

The Greatest Of Them All

September 02, 2005
A look at possibly the greatest player to ever grace the game—Negro Leaguer Martin Dihigo

Thar She Bl-O’s!!

August 19, 2005
Instead of E-5, there are F-5's happening in Kansas City and they're bearing down on Baltimore.

The Day The Music Died

August 12, 2005
Today marks the anniversary of 1994 players' strike. We take a look at what might have been ...

Oh No! Not Another Rafael Palmeiro Article!

August 05, 2005
Integrity issues aside, how do we now view Rafael Palmeiro's career?

It’s A Funny Funny Game 2.1

July 29, 2005
News and notes from the swinging 70's (part 2--1975-79)

It’s A Funny Funny Game 2.0

July 22, 2005
News and notes from the swinging 1970's (part 1--1970-74)

Riffing

July 15, 2005
Nothing like the All-Star Game and Bud Selig to inspire ranting

Toronto Blue Jays Report Card

July 08, 2005
Grading the Blue Jays performance to date

American League Cy Young Candidates

July 01, 2005
Nearing the halfway point of the 2005 campaign, who's looking like they might grab pitching's top prize?

National League Cy Young Candidates

June 24, 2005
Nearing the halfway point of the 2005 campaign, who's looking like they might grab pitching's top prize?

Blast From The Past: History Lesson From 1929

June 10, 2005
The more things change...

And Let The Screwing Continue

June 03, 2005
Well the Expos are no longer in Montreal, but the screwing of the franchise will go on and on...

Dumb And Dumber

May 27, 2005
Addition by subtraction. The Marlins could be one of MLB's crown jewels if they could get rid of the idiots at the top.

Blackmail Black Knights and Black Humor

May 20, 2005
Once again the office of the commissioner provides unintentional humor in its game of extortion.

Snapshots: September 8, 1940—Fenway Park

May 13, 2005
Looking back on a monster performance by Joe Gordon

Have No Fehr Toss Don On His Ear

May 06, 2005
The MLBPA needs a change at the top ... for their own good. Plus an extra -- Paradox By The Bullpen Lights

Crystal Balls: The Slide Of The Yankees

April 29, 2005
Is the end of an era imminent? A look at the potential post-Steinbrenner Bronx Bombers

Blast From The Past: Wally Berger

April 22, 2005
Looking back at the most tragic of player--the "what might have been"

Maniacally In-Klined

April 15, 2005
A random rant on l'affaire Kline

Under The Radar

April 08, 2005
We're witnessing the exploits of some of history's best pitchers. But look who is lurking in the shadows.

Blast From The Past: Jimmy Wynn

March 29, 2005
Had enough of musclebound, steroid-fueled behemoths this offseason? Well, here's a story about a little man with a big bat.

Five Questions: Toronto Blue Jays

March 22, 2005
John Brattain takes a crack at being Nostradumbass in looking at this year's edition of the Toronto Blue Jays

Eye Of Newt, Powdered Bat Wings And Incantations

March 11, 2005
Trying to understand "clutch," "intangibles", and "chemistry".

Frozen Rubber And Horsehide

March 04, 2005
Are the NHL's woes a blessing for MLB?

Welcome To Spring Training: 2005 Style

February 25, 2005
How things have changed over the years when it comes to spring training.

Bridging The Gap To Greatness

February 18, 2005
A look back at the life and times of Detroit Tigers ace Tommy Bridges.

My Big Fat Steroids Column

February 11, 2005
Getting a handle on our "mass hysteria."

Pinch Me I’m Elmer Valo

February 04, 2005
A look back at one of baseball's finest -- and most well travelled -- pinch hitters

Cry Me A River Build A Bridge And Get Over It

January 28, 2005
If you think players make too much money, have a look at who'll get it if the players don't

It’s A Funny Funny Game

January 20, 2005
News and notes from the psychedelic 60's

The Whole Was Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts

January 13, 2005
John looks back at the three pitchers who helped the Yankees win five straight World Series.

Blast From The Past: Virgil Trucks

January 04, 2005
John tells the interesting story of Virgil Trucks.

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