Sunday, February 22, 2009

Oil Can To Return?

Interesting article here about a potential comeback from Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd. Remember Oil Can? He was a solid pitcher for the Sox in the mid-eighties but would do some frustrating things that always kept us from fully embracing him - I remember him refusing to play or at least freaking out and getting suspended because he was mad at not being selected to the All-Star Game during that period. He was also interesting because he always had a connection to the old Negro Leagues and indeed formed a barnstorming team in the old school tradition after he retired. It seems he may emulate his hero, the great Satchel Paige, in making a spirited, beyond the usual age return to the game. Best of luck, Oil Can - what a great story it would be.

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