Derrick Goold's Blog, page 103
April 29, 2013
Roger Angell on Baseball Writing (New Yorker Culture Desk)
Amy Davidson: What are you looking forward to this season?
Roger Angell: Well, I haven't seen the Mets' young pitcher Matt Harvey yet, and everybody's steamed up about him--and for good reason. They're comparing him to Doc Gooden, which may be a little premature. But wonderful young pitchers inspire us all, make us feel great.
Amy Davidson: How do you explain that thrill? When you sit down to write, how do you explain that to somebody who, maybe, has never seen a baseball game, who doesn't kn...
Roger Angell: Well, I haven't seen the Mets' young pitcher Matt Harvey yet, and everybody's steamed up about him--and for good reason. They're comparing him to Doc Gooden, which may be a little premature. But wonderful young pitchers inspire us all, make us feel great.
Amy Davidson: How do you explain that thrill? When you sit down to write, how do you explain that to somebody who, maybe, has never seen a baseball game, who doesn't kn...
April 25, 2013
No trip to D.C. is complete without stopping by to see an old,...
No trip to D.C. is complete without stopping by to see an old, old friend.
April 21, 2013
Flag at half staff, but arms raised.
Flag at half staff, but arms raised.
April 14, 2013
Molina-themed Rawlings Gold Glove/Platinum Glove giveaway at...
Molina-themed Rawlings Gold Glove/Platinum Glove giveaway at today’s #Cardinals game
April 12, 2013
Pitch grip tic-tac-toe mosaic. From spring training.
Pitch grip tic-tac-toe mosaic. From spring training.
A grip on tonight’s special Musial game baseball from...
A grip on tonight’s special Musial game baseball from Rawlings. Will be used for one game, Brewers at Cardinals on April 12, 2013.
April 11, 2013
Four phases of opening day in St. Louis.
Four phases of opening day in St. Louis.
April 9, 2013
An opening day tradition for me —- passing around packs of...
An opening day tradition for me —- passing around packs of #Topps baseball cards to colleagues and other reporters in the press box.
April 6, 2013
Opening Day at the AT&T Park: early before BP, during...
Opening Day at the AT&T Park: early before BP, during introductions and anthem, and then for first pitch …
