Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Orestes Destrade

Played four seasons in the big leagues with the Yankees, Marlins, and Pirates as well as a few seasons in Japan. Had by far his best season druing the Marlins inaugural season in 1993 hitting 20 home runs and having 87 RBI's. Currently working with ESPN in a few functions on radio, Little League World Series and World Baseball Classic Coverage, and on Baseball Tonight.

Walt Weiss

Played fourteen seasons for the A's, Marlins, Rockies, and Braves. AL Rookie of the Year in 1988. Wikipedia says that since retirement he has been involved in charity work.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Travis Lee

The former first round draft pick played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Diamondbacks, Phillies, Devil Rays, and Yankees. Right now he is enjoying retirement and being "a nanny." Article about him on mlb.com here.

Ellis Burks

Played eighteen seasons in the big leagues with the Red Sox, Rockies, White Sox, Giants, and Indians. Hot a career .291 at the plate and belted 352 career home runs. He now works as a special assistant to the general manager in Cleveland. Good article from mlb.com about him here.

Ugueth Urbina

Had an eleven year major league career recording 237 saves with the Expos, Rangers, Red Sox, Marlins, Tigers, and Phillies. Currently serving time in a Venezuelan prison for attempted murder. Pretty interesting video from E 60 on his life in prison here.

Tom Browning

Played in 12 big league seasons for the Reds and Royals and even threw a perfect game. Has been a minor league pitching instructor for the Reds since 2006. Recently arrested in Florida for failure to pay child supports.

Matt LeCroy

Played eight years in the big leagues for the Twins and the Nationals. For the 2009 season will be the manager for the Washington Nationals A Ball affiliate the Hagerstown Suns.