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About Richard BarbieriBorn and raised in New York City, Richard still lives there to this day. He works full-time at a large New York City government agency, a job which funds both his apartment and the many, many baseball books that occupy that space. But not much else.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: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Richard Barbieri's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 2008This annotated week in baseball history: Dec. 14-Dec. 20, 1967December 19, 2008On Dec. 15, 1967, Mo Vaughn was born. Vaughn would be a solid hitter, but also would make 139 errors in his career. As a first baseman, Vaughn topped the table in errors a record six times. Richard did not err quite so frequently this year, but he is only human. Read on.... This annotated week in baseball history: Dec. 7 - Dec. 13, 1959December 12, 2008On Dec. 11, 1959 the Yankees dealt Don Larsen, Hank Bauer and others to the Kansas City Athletics for three players, most notably Roger Maris. This was just one of the many trades between the two franchises during the period, which helped the Yankees dynasty continue and doomed the A's to a series of second division finishes. This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 1954December 05, 2008On Dec. 1, 1954, the Yankees and Orioles completed a trade that had begun on Nov. 14. Don Larsen, Bob Turley and Gene Woodling were just a sixth of the players involved in this 18-player deal, still the largest in major league history. This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2008November 03, 2008On October 26, 2008 Joe Blanton hit his first career home run. He did it in the World Series no less, becoming just the 13th pitcher to hit a World Series home run. Richard looks back at other postseason homers struck by the men who spend their time on the mound. This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 2-Nov. 8, 2008October 31, 2008On Nov. 4, Richard will depart for Australia. In honor of his visit "Down Under," he looks at the Australians who have reached the major leagues. This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 19-Oct. 25 1910October 24, 2008On Oct. 22, 1910, Jimmy Sheckard had the first walk-off hit in postseason history. Since then there have been 104 more by 97 more men. This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 12-Oct. 18, 1903October 17, 2008Oct. 15 is the birthday of both Mule Haas (1903) and Mule Watson (1896). While there hasn’t been a “Mule” in the majors in some time, the nickname has an admirable history. This annotated week in baseball history: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 1944October 03, 2008On Oct. 4, 1944, Tony LaRussa was born. Like many great skippers, if LaRussa the manager had been stuck with lots of LaRussa players, many wins likely would not have come. This annotated week in baseball history: Sept. 21-Sept. 27, 1946September 26, 2008On Sept. 22, 1946 Larry Dierker was born. He would go on to be the Houston franchise leader in innings pitched, starts and complete games. After his playing career, he became the Astros leader in managerial winning percentage. This annotated week in baseball history: Sept. 7-Sept. 13, 1850September 12, 2008On Sept. 9, 1850, the state of California was born. To celebrate the birthday of a state that has produced more major leaguers than any other state, and more players than all foreign countries put together, Richard creates an all-California team. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 31- Aug. 6, 1903September 05, 2008On Sept. 5, 1903 Joe Tinker hit home run No. 10,000 in major league baseball history. As another landmark homer approaches. Richard looks back on some of the numerically notable round-trippers of all time. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 24- Aug. 30, 1937August 29, 2008On Aug. 25, 1937 Clarence Coleman was born. Like George Ruth and Denton Young, his place in the game’s history would come with a nickname. Unfortunately for "Choo Choo" Coleman, it would not come with the greatness Babe and Cy enjoyed. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 17- Aug. 23, 1870August 22, 2008On Aug. 23, 1870, George Davis was born. He would go on to a Hall of Fame career that reflected both the excellence of the player and the era in which he played. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 10- Aug. 16, 2008August 15, 2008On Aug. 12, 2008, the Boston Red Sox managed to blow a 10-run lead, then rally back to win. On Aug. 5, 2001, the Seattle Mariners, who'd win 116 games that season, took a 14-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh. Surely a 12-run lead would be safe, right? This annotated week in baseball history: July 27-Aug. 2, 1962August 01, 2008On July 30, 1962 Gene Conley returned to the Red Sox after having wandered off from his team and attempting to…actually, you won’t believe it until you hear the whole story. This annotated week in baseball history: July 20 - July 26, 1958July 25, 2008On July 21, 1958 Dave Henderson was born. "Hendu" would have a 14-year All-Star career, but his chance at true historic notoriety slipped away through no fault of his own. But was it for the best? This annotated week in baseball history: July 13 - July 19, 1961July 18, 2008On July 17, 1961 Ed Reulbach died. "Big Ed" pitched 13 years in the big leagues and won 182 games and two World Series titles. He is notable both for his own accomplishments and for what he can show us about one of today’s best young pitchers. This annotated week in baseball history: July 6 - July 12, 1851July 11, 2008On July 9, 1851 Red Woodhead was born. Red saw only minor time during the early days of baseball, but commenced a tradition of July 9 being the birthday of, shall we say, intriguingly named players. Richard looks at some. This annotated week in baseball history: June 15 - June 21, 1903June 20, 2008On June 19, 1903 Lou Gehrig was born. He would die of the disease that now bears his name in 1941. In between, virtually all of the major events of Gehrig’s life took place within the confines of New York. Richard takes a walking tour around the city to look back at Lou Gehrig's New York. This annotated week in baseball history: June 8-June 15, 1989June 13, 2008On June 8, 1989, the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in the first inning against the Phillies, sending 16 men to the plate in one inning. It was only the first inning, though, and the game proved Yogi Berra’s maxim that it ain’t over 'til it's over. This annotated week in baseball history: June 1-June 7, 1986June 06, 2008On June 4, 1986, Barry Bonds hit the first home run of his career. He would have 761 more. This week, Richard looks back on other notable home run hitters’ first time rounding the bases in the major leagues. This annotated week in baseball history: May 25-May 31, 1945May 30, 2008On May 29, 1945 John Odom was born. By the time he was in the fifth grade, Odom was known as "Blue Moon," and by the time he was a teenager, he was pitching in the majors. Richard looks back on Odom’s life and career. This annotated week in baseball history: May 11-May 17, 1955May 16, 2008On May 14, 1955, Dennis Martinez was born. "El Presidente" would go on to a 23-year career in the major leagues that included a perfect game, battles with alcoholism, and a distinguished record for games won. This annotated week in baseball history: May 4-May 10, 1981May 09, 2008On May 5, 1981, Maury Wills lost his job as manager of the Seattle Mariners. Wills had led the team only since Aug. 4 of the year before, but already had one of the most disastrous managerial tenures in history. Richard looks back on the lowlights. This annotated week in baseball history: April 27-May 3, 1961May 02, 2008On April 30, 1961 Willie Mays became just the ninth player to hit four home runs in a game. Richard looks back on Mays' feat, and the other men who have clubbed four round-trippers in a single day. This annotated week in baseball history: April 20-April 26, 1937April 25, 2008On April 20, 1937, Gee Walker of the Tigers hit for the cycle on Opening Day. Walker managed his feat "in reverse," starting with a homer and working his way down to a single. That’s one of many cycle-related facts that Richard shares this week. This annotated week in baseball history: April 6-April 12, 1946April 11, 2008On April 8, 1946, James Augustus Hunter was born. Thanks to the machinations of Charlie Finley, he would be known to the wider world as "Catfish." Richard looks back on Hunter, and the rest of the "All-Sea Creature Team." This annotated week in baseball history: March 30-April 5, 1969April 04, 2008On April 1, 1969, the Seattle Pilots traded little-known outfielder Lou Pinella to Kansas City. Thanks to moves like that, a year later Bud Selig bought the Pilots and moved them to Milwaukee. Richard looks back at the history of Seattle’s first major league team. This annotated week in baseball history: March 23-March 29, 1961March 28, 2008On March 24, 1961, the New York State Senate approved money for the construction of a baseball stadium in Queens. On that anniversary, Richard looks back at New York’s "other" baseball stadium, one which also will be lost to the ages after this season. This annotated week in baseball history: March 9-March 15, 1901March 14, 2008On March 11, 1901, John McGraw announced the signing of Tokohama, a Native American he hoped to deploy at second base for his Baltimore Orioles. That was just one of the transactional shenanigans that took place during this week of March. This annotated week in baseball history: March 2-March 8, 1939March 07, 2008On March 8, 1939, Jim Bouton was born. He would go on to fame as a Yankees pitcher and even greater fame as the author of Ball Four. He is one of many baseball writing talents to have a birthday this week. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 24-March 1, 1966February 28, 2008On Feb. 29, 1968 Lean Blackburne died in Riverside, California. His legacy in baseball, however, lies in a river in New Jersey and continues to this day. Richard looks into just what that legacy entails. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 17-Feb. 23, 1963February 22, 2008On Feb. 20, 1963 the Chicago Cubs hired Bob Kennedy to be the head man on their team in 1963. This effectively put an end to a unique—and ill-conceived—plan. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 10-Feb. 16, 2008February 15, 2008On Feb. 10, 2008, Richard visited the supreme location for all things sport in the world. He comes back with a couple of photos, an explanation for his theory and what all of this has to do with baseball. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 3-Feb. 9, 1979February 08, 2008On Feb. 7, 1979, the Mets acquired Jesse Orosco in a trade. On Sept. 27, 2003, he faced his last major league batter. In between were nearly 9,000 days, 1,252 games and a noteworthy career. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 20-Jan. 26, 1962January 25, 2008On Jan. 13, 1962 a San Francisco attorney—representing himself—won a lawsuit against the Giants over his seating at the ballpark. That attorney and his lawsuit make for quite the story. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 20-Jan. 26, 1969January 18, 2008On Jan. 15, 1969 Delino DeShields was born. Under 25 years later, he was dealt to the Dodgers in exchange for Pedro Martinez, one of the worse trades of all-time. This week Richard looks at the careers of the “other men” in such lopsided moves. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 6-Jan. 12, 1918January 11, 2008On Jan. 9, 1918, Ferrell Anderson was born. A career .261 average in fewer than 100 games belies the incredible achievement of Anderson reaching the major leagues. This annotated week in baseball history: Dec. 30-Jan. 5, 1963January 04, 2008On Jan. 2, 1963, David Cone and Edgar Martinez were born. The pair were connected in Game Five of the 1995 ALDS, which was not only a great game, but helped shape baseball for the next decade. | ||||