The Departed

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:42 pm

Former Pirate utility man Gary Kolb died last night. He played for the Bucs in 1968-69 and played every position for them except 1B, SS and P. In the minors he once played every position for an inning (like Campaneris and Tovar did in the majors).

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:49 pm

210C01101706115152630 wrote: Former Pirate utility man Gary Kolb died last night. He played for the Bucs in 1968-69 and played every position for them except 1B, SS and P. In the minors he once played every position for an inning (like Campaneris and Tovar did in the majors).
I remember Gary Kolb, he was a super utility sub. May he Rest In Peace.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:15 pm

565A5B0009000805021D07300 wrote: Former Pirate utility man Gary Kolb died last night. He played for the Bucs in 1968-69 and played every position for them except 1B, SS and P. In the minors he once played every position for an inning (like Campaneris and Tovar did in the majors).
I remember Gary Kolb, he was a super utility sub. May he Rest In Peace.
I took quite a liking to Kolb. His versatility really impressed me. I saw him catch a game at Forbes Field on 7/11/68 when Jerry May was hurt (catching Bob Veale must have been challenging when you're not a full time catcher). I used to listen to as many games as possible back then and I always perked up when Kolb started or PH. He has always been a favorite of mine. I'm acquainted with his daughter via Facebook and a couple years ago she told him I was a big fan of his and he sent me an autographed card (after replying to her "So he's the one."). ;D

Kolb has the distinction of being the player who pinch ran for Stan Musial after Musial singled in the final AB of his career, and also of having once been traded for Bob Uecker.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:09 am

Meadows has really cooled off for TB. In his last 30 games he's hitting .202 (24 for 119, no HRs). I wonder if pitchers have found a weakness to exploit.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:34 am

Despite his recent slump, Meadows in an All-Star. Good for him!

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:05 pm

Charlie was always one of my favorites. Thoughtful guy.

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pir ... 1907090116

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:30 pm

Casey Sadler is joining the Dodgers bullpen. Good enough for first place Dodgers, but it appears the Bucs were not interested in a reunion.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:26 pm

Just noticed some stats for Nick Kingham since he left the Bucs. He is 2-1, has pitched 18 innings, and has an era of 3.50. Not too bad of a beginning with Toronto.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:38 pm

4B47461D141D15181F001A2D0 wrote: Just noticed some stats for Nick Kingham since he left the Bucs. He is 2-1, has pitched 18 innings, and has an era of 3.50. Not too bad of a beginning with Toronto.
He got off to a rough start with Toronto serving up a HR on the first pitch he threw for them and being scored upon in 5 of his first 8 relief appearances. His last 2 games have been better, giving up no runs in a total of 4.2 innings. Still a SSS so his Toronto ERA is fluctuating a lot based on every outing.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:49 pm

4A676A7B7C6D7A3A39080 wrote: Just noticed some stats for Nick Kingham since he left the Bucs. He is 2-1, has pitched 18 innings, and has an era of 3.50. Not too bad of a beginning with Toronto.
He got off to a rough start with Toronto serving up a HR on the first pitch he threw for them and being scored upon in 5 of his first 8 relief appearances. His last 2 games have been better, giving up no runs in a total of 4.2 innings. Still a SSS so his Toronto ERA is fluctuating a lot based on every outing.

Just saw on MLB Trade Rumors he was designated for assignment. Wow!