Billy Martin

On this date in 1979, Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter, Ray Hagar with whom he brawled last November. Hagar had filed suit for assault, leading to an out-of-court settlement.

"If you approach Billy Martin right, he's ok. I avoid him altogether." - Ron Guidry

Bartolo Colon

Born on today's date, Bartolo Colon.

That deli he eats at?

I'd try it sight unseen.

Ok but....

....can you catch a baby while holding a foul ball?

Jose Lima

On this date, Jose Lima passed away at age 37.

"I can't pitch here." - after seeing Houston's short left field porch for the first time.

Willis Hudlin

Born on today's date, Willis Hudlin.

"He has a curve, but does not use it a great deal. He thinks a fastball pitcher doesn't have to." - Harold "Speed" Johnson, Who's Who in Baseball (1933)

I quit!

Can't even get Josh Hamilton out!

Reggie Cleveland

Born on today's date, Reggie Cleveland.

Reggie didn't exactly bring out the crowds.

Gotta keep these sportswriters in check!

"You jump that fence and get that ball for me!"

"It's just a little fence!"

Gaylord Perry says....

....Alex Sanabia has a thing or two........or twelve.......to lean about deception.

Earl Averill

Born on today's date, Earl Averill.

"I thank the good Lord he wasn't twins. One more like him would probably have kept me out of the Hall of Fame." - Lefty Gomez

Mike Piazza

On this date in 2008, Mike Piazza retires from baseball.

"I found it hugely insulting that people believed I'd go so far out of my way - living with Playmates, vacationing with actresses, showing up at nightclubs - to act out a lifestyle that would amount to a charade. If I was gay, I'd be gay all the way." - on rumors that he is gay

David Wells

Born on this date, David Wells.

"The difference between Kevin Brown and David Wells is that both made your life miserable but David Wells meant to." - Joe Torre

What's with the Indians?

When was their last rabies test?

Did you know Aroldis Chapman gave up back to back home runs to Eric Kratz and Freddy Galvus?

Cats marrying dogs outside the park too.

Oh, and Richard Simmons won a weightlifting contest down the road.