May 08, 2011

Rangers Spell Relief G-R-U-M-P-Y O-L-D M-E-N: Texas Rangers pitchers Darren Oliver, 40, and Arthur Rhodes, 41, are filling out a unique demographic in baseball. "You'll never see two old black left-handed relievers in the game again, let alone on the same pitching staff," Oliver said. "I don't think it will happen again in our lifetimes. There are probably some old Negro Leaguers happy and looking down on us and smiling, I can tell you that much."

posted by rcade to baseball at 01:14 PM - 4 comments

The article mentions Satchel Paige's six secrets to a long life, which are the following:

  1. Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.
  2. If your stomach disputes with you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
  3. Avoid running at all times.
  4. Go very lightly on the social vices such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful.
  5. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently when you move.
  6. Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood

posted by rcade at 01:16 PM on May 08, 2011

7. Be left-handed.

posted by dfleming at 05:22 PM on May 08, 2011

You know, that list is pretty good, and the older I get the more I believe in #3.

posted by justgary at 07:25 PM on May 08, 2011

I think I have all six secrets on a CD sent to me by Dr John Evans.

/I can sing along to them.

posted by owlhouse at 09:44 PM on May 08, 2011

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