There's a little bit of irony that two of the greatest catchers ever are nicknamed "Pudge."
Carlton Fisk had that nickname on his way to catching the most games in major league history with the Red Sox and White Sox. He wound up in the Hall of Fame.
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Hey Cajun fans, do you remember the "Bleacher Creature"? He/she/whatever was a blueish/purple...well...thing, that was around for a couple of UL women's basketball games, around 1986.
The "Bleacher Creature" certainly was no Cajun Chicken.
Luckily, the "Bleacher Creauture" was short-lived, as is only an amusing memory.
But what about current mascots...which are the wo
Hurricane Irene forced the Florida Marlins and Cincinnati Reds to play a doubleheader Wednesday. It could also be the cause of a possible record low attendance. According to one tweeter/reporter (@790Justin), the unofficial headcount Wednesday at Sun Life Stadium was 347. However, he claims it's not the smallest crowd he's ever seen for a Marlins game.
Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez unexpectedly called it quits today, resigning after less than one season with the club. According to sources, the Marlins would not have made a change if Rodriguez had not resigned.
His star catcher is done for the season, and San Francisco Giants General Manager Brian Sabean is still hot under the collar.
Back on May 25, Giants catcher Buster Posey was lost for the season after a home plate collision with Florida Marlins' Scott Cousins.