Despite playing for seven different teams over the course of his 17-year Major League career, Cliff Floyd produced a solid big league career and was well-regarded by his teammates and fans. Over his 17 years, Floyd played for the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and San Diego Padres. His career story … [Read more...] about What Happened To Cliff Floyd? (Complete Story)
What Happened To Luis Gonzalez? (Complete Story)
One of the most feared sluggers of the early 2000s, Luiz Gonzalez is best remembered for his walk-off single in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees, driving in Craig Counsell to win the Arizona Diamondbacks their first and only World Series title. But Gonzalez provided exceptional offense for much of his career, spanning 19 seasons and … [Read more...] about What Happened To Luis Gonzalez? (Complete Story)
What Happened To Torii Hunter? (Complete Story)
Many baseball players are known primarily for their defense. Andruw Jones, Ozzie Smith, and Omar Vizquel may be some names that pop into your head when you think of such players. While offense-first players may gain more publicity, these defense-first players help their teams in numerous ways. Torri Hunter was one of baseball’s best center fielders in his … [Read more...] about What Happened To Torii Hunter? (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Edgar Martinez (Complete Story)
The Seattle Mariners in the 1990s were one of baseball’s best teams, anchored by pitchers like Randy Johnson and their formidable lineup consisting of players like Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Jay Buhner. One player who is often overlooked on these Mariner teams is Edgar Martinez, the right-handed designated hitter. Martinez gave the team a solid … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Edgar Martinez (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Mike Piazza (Complete Story)
Mike Piazza may be the biggest underdog story in the history of Major League Baseball. Drafted in just the 62nd round, Piazza exceeded all expectations and became one of the best hitting catchers the game of baseball has ever seen. Piazza redefined what it meant to be a Major League catcher during his 16 years in the league. Playing for five different teams … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Piazza (Complete Story)