The post-World Series journey for the Twins had been strange. The magic wasn’t there in 1988, despite an improved record for the team, and the following two seasons saw a direct plunge into mediocrity. Frank Viola now played in New York, Bert Blyleven in California. No pitcher from the squad that.
Many community members who turned out to a Boulder Planning Board hearing this week voiced strong opposition to a developer’s concept plan that would tear down the historic Dark Horse Tavern and build a mixed-use commercial and residential development on the property.
Smoltz shared a touching story about how his father made his first baseball card when the he was just in high school and wasn t yet a household name among baseball fans.