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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. 2011The all-month team: DecemberDecember 15, 2011In the first of a series, Richard looks at the best players from the year's final month This annotated week in baseball history: Dec. 4-Dec. 10, 2011December 08, 2011Less than 20 shopping days left until Christmas. In the spirit of the (off) season, Richard suggests some books. This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 13-Nov. 20, 1862November 17, 2011From Weihe to Bass; follow the path Offseason decisions: Should the Yankees sign CJ Wilson?November 10, 2011Is the Ranger lefty the missing jewel in the Yankee crown? This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2009November 03, 2011On November 4, 2009 the Yankees won the World Series. For the Yankees, this represented their twenty-seventh championship, but was also an important win in another tally. Richard explains why. Postseason Yankees: CC and the question marksSeptember 26, 2011The offense is strong as usual, but who will take the bump behind Sabathia? This annotated week in baseball history: Sept. 11-17, 1941September 15, 2011On September 17, 1941, Stan Musial made his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, the only franchise for which he would ever play. This annotated week in baseball history: Sep. 4-Sept. 10, 1999September 08, 2011On Sept. 10, 1999, Pedro Martinez pitched the greatest game Richard has ever seen. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2011September 01, 2011In honor of the blackouts caused through the East Coast by Hurricane Irene, Richard looks at some hitters who were lacking power themselves. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 21-Aug. 27, 1970August 25, 2011On Aug. 25, 1970, Doug Glanville—perhaps the most prominent of recent Ivy League ballplayers—was born. In his honor, the All-Ivy team. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 14-Aug. 20, 50 BCAugust 18, 2011August 17 is the traditional Roman celebration of Janus, the god with two faces. In honor of this, Richard looks at the best of switch-hitters. This annotated week in baseball history: Aug. 7-Aug. 13, 1952August 11, 2011This week Richard’s column goes to the birds as he looks back on some of the notable aviary events in baseball history that centered on this week. THT Live: Steve Rogers goes to Ebbets FieldAugust 04, 2011This annotated week in baseball history: July 24-July 30, 2011July 28, 2011On July 30, 2011 Richard will be running a half-marathon. In honor of his run, he looks at the distance travelled by some notable players. This annotated week in baseball history: July 17-July 23, 1901July 21, 2011On July 20, 1901 Heinie Manush was born. Richard looks back at his Hall of Fame career. This annotated week in baseball history: July 3-July 9, 1859July 07, 2011On July 4, 1859, Mickey Welch was born. He became one of just five pitchers to win 300 games before the 20th century. This annotated week in baseball history: June 26-July 2, 1936June 30, 2011On June 29, 1936, Harmon Killebrew was born. Richard looks back on his Hall of Fame career. This annotated week in baseball history: June 19-25, 2011June 23, 2011A look at Jack McKeon's path to managing again at 80 years old This annotated week in baseball history: June 12-18, 1938June 16, 2011On June 15, 1938, Billy Williams was born. This week Richard looks back on his life and career. This annotated week in baseball history: June 5-11, 1925June 09, 2011On June 8, 1925, Eddie Gaedel was born. This got Richard thinking about other famous one-game players. This annotated week in baseball history: May 22-28, 2008May 26, 2011On May 23, 2008, Richard went to his first game at Coors Field. Today, he writes about the park's history. This annotated week in baseball history: May 15-21, 1902May 19, 2011On May 21, 1902 Earl Averill was born. "The Earl of Snohomish” would become a six-time All-Star and a Hall of Famer. This annotated week in baseball history: May 8-14, 1935May 12, 2011On May 12, 1935 Felipe Alou was born. He was the first of the Alou dynasty to reach the majors, but where does the family patriarch fall on the scale of similar players? This annotated week in baseball history: May 1-7, 1994May 05, 2011On May 6, 1994, Anthony Young won a game he started for the first time in more than two years, linking him to Ike Pearson and Dolly Gray, to say nothing of Spud Chandler and Jon Lester. This annotated week in baseball history: April 24-30, 1788April 28, 2011On April 28, 1788, Maryland ratified the U.S. Constitution, the seventh state to do so. In honor of its joining the Union, Richard creates the All-Maryland team. This annotated week in baseball history: April 17-23, 2011April 21, 2011Looking through a pack of baseball cards to see what history can be found in Topps’ 2011 set. This annotated week in baseball history: April 10-16, 1880April 14, 2011On April 12, 1880, Addie Joss was born. Joss played only nine seasons and won just 160 games but still earned Hall of Fame election in 1978. Book Review: The House That Ruth BuiltApril 07, 2011Taking a break from writing history, Richard reviews The House That Ruth Built, the story of the original Yankee Stadium's inaugural season. This annotated week in baseball history: March 27-April 2, 1869March 31, 2011On April 2, 1869, Hugh Jennings was born. Through his life, he would be known as Hughie, Ee-Yah and finally as a Hall of Famer. This annotated week in baseball history: March 20-26, 1951March 24, 2011On March 24, 1951, Tommy Hilfiger was born. What does that have to do with baseball? Surely he could have designed better uniforms than these. This annotated week in baseball history: March 13-19, 1906March 17, 2011A two-for-one special recapping the careers of “Little Poison” and “Big Poison.” Five questions: New York YankeesMarch 14, 2011The first of a series looking at the keys to the 2011 season for all 30 teams. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 27-Mar. 12, 2011March 03, 2011In honor of his upcoming 27th birthday, Richard looks back at some of the great seasons ever posted by men that age. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 20-Feb. 26, 1975February 24, 2011On Feb. 20, 1975, Livan Hernandez was born. He's is part of a rare club: pitchers with more than 150 victories despite an ERA+ less than 100. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 13-Feb. 19, 1915February 17, 2011On February 18, 1915, Joe Gordon was born. The 1942 Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star, “Flash” was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009. Richard looks back at his life and career. This annotated week in baseball history: Feb. 5-Feb. 12, 1895February 10, 2011On Feb. 6, 1895 Babe Ruth was born. Many would consider him a no doubt choice for the list of 10 most influential figures in baseball history, but does he deserve it? This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2011February 03, 2011On Jan. 30, 2011 the NFL Pro Bowl was played. Though that football game is Hawaii's sports highlight, this does not mean the state has not produced baseball players. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 16-Jan. 22, 1960January 27, 2011On January 29, 1960 Steve Sax was born. Sax’s career took him from Rookie of the Year to Simpsons guest star to “Steve Sax Syndrome.” Richard looks back on these moments and more. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 16-Jan. 22, 1916January 20, 2011On Jan. 21, 1916 Germany Schaefer was purchased by the New York Yankees. For a simple transaction, there are a number of good stories involved. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 9-Jan. 15, 1939January 13, 2011On January 13, 1939, Jacob Ruppert died. Ruppert was a National Guard colonel, a four-term Congressman and a Brewery owner, but his real fame came from ownership of the New York Yankees. This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 2-Jan. 8, 1982January 06, 2011On January 7, 1982 Francisco Rodriguez—K-Rod to his fans—was born. This is just one of the historically important closer births this week. | ||||