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Momento Mori

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity–Seneca Luck is the residue of Opportunity and Design–Branch Rickey In Bocca al Lupo–Italian for “good luck”, literally “into the mouth of the wolf” George Steinbrenner symbolized New York to me.  My first … Continue reading

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For the Greater Good

Well Mr. Barrow, Lou Gehrig is badly underpaid.–Joe DiMaggio to Ed Barrow when the Yankees GM told him his contract demand after his rookie year was more than Gehrig made after 12 seasons. Cliff Lee goes to the Texas Rangers.  … Continue reading

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