Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers Part Three

[westofyou]

Incredibly, Craig was only 35 there. He’s one of those guys, like Sparky, who was seemingly born looking like an old coach.

Sunscreen is your friend when you work outside

Humm Baby.... Craig certainly made the Giants more interesting once he was hired, I spent a lot of time following those teams back then, fun team cobbled together by Rosen and Roger

[Big Klu]

The 2023 club signs a right-handed starting pitcher and a left-handed hitting catcher.

Transactions:
Signed RHP Roger Craig and C John Sullivan.
Optioned Sullivan and RHP Roger Hambright to AAA.
Designated RHP Larry Foster and 1B Bill Davis for assignment.
Outrighted RHP Paul Hinrichs to the minors.


Lineup (8)
C Tim McCarver
1B Nate Colbert
2B Miguel de la Hoz
3B Sal Bando
SS Dick Groat
LF Frank J. Thomas
CF Albie Pearson
RF Joe Pepitone

Bench (7)
C Hobie Landrith
C Don G. Leppert
SS/2B Mike Baxes
3B/OF Mike Shannon (platoon starter with Pepitone)
OF Jesus Alou
OF Ted Savage
OF Mike D. Young

Rotation (5)
LHP Vida Blue
LHP Gary Peters
RHP Roger Craig
RHP Dave Frost
RHP Fred Klages

Bullpen (5)
RHP Bill Campbell
RHP Dennis Ribant
RHP Ron Tompkins
LHP Dan McGinn
LHP Brian Dubois


The remainder of the 40-man roster:
LHP Carl Duser
RHP Roger Hambright
RHP Vern Holtgrave
LHP Alex Herrera
RHP Dick Burwell
RHP Dave Elder

C John Sullivan
C/INF/OF Pete Koegel
1B Deacon Jones
2B/SS/3B Ron Campbell
SS/3B Bert Peña
OF Roman Mejias
OF Dave Nicholson
OF Lee Tinsley
OF Sandy Valdespino


Outright Minor-League Assignment:
RHP Paul Hinrichs

1B Fred Marolewski (DFA -- 5/30)
1B/OF Cotton Nash (DFA -- 5/30)
RHP Larry Foster (DFA -- 6/5)
1B Bill Davis (DFA -- 6/5)


Probable Batting Order vs. RHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

Probable Batting Order vs. LHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

vs. RHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
Young dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b

vs. LHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
Alou dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b


The 2023 club is very busy today, signing a right-handed starting pitcher and a left-handed hitting catcher, and making a total of seven transactions. Roger Craig is a 12-year veteran of five NL clubs (including one season with the Reds), and he is experienced as both a starter and reliever. (Craig made 186 starts snd 182 relief appearances in his career.) Craig is the archetype of a journeyman innings-eater. Craig also had a successful career as a manager for the Giants in the late 80's and early 90's. Craig will be installed into the rotation as the #3 starter behind lefties Vida Blue and Gary Peters, and ahead of RHP Dave Frost. LHP Brian Dubois, who was primarily a starter in his brief career, will move to the bullpen to give the club a second left-handed reliever. To make room for Craig on the 25-man active roster, the club options RHP Roger Hambright to AAA. The club also signs C John Sullivan as additional catching depth, and options him to AAA as well. Sullivan is not much of a hitter, but he is a solid worker behind the plate. To make room for Craig and Sullivan on the 40-man roster, the club designates RHP Larry Foster and 1B Bill Davis for assignment. In a separate transaction, the club announces that RHP Paul Hinrichs has accepted outright assignment to the minors.

[Kingspoint]

No fan of Roger Craig. Hated what he did to pitchers' careers.

[Big Klu]

6/2/2023: Former Giants, Brewers, Red Sox RHP Bobby Bolin; age 84.



https://nypost.com/2023/06/06/bobby-...er-dead-at-84/

[cumberlandreds]

Another cardboard hero gone. RIP Bobby Bolin.

[Big Klu]

The 2023 club signs a right-handed pitcher with both starting and relieving experience.

Transactions:
Signed RHP Bobby Bolin.
Optioned RHP Fred Klages to AAA.
Designated RHP Vern Holtgrave for assignment.


Lineup (8)
C Tim McCarver
1B Nate Colbert
2B Miguel de la Hoz
3B Sal Bando
SS Dick Groat
LF Frank J. Thomas
CF Albie Pearson
RF Joe Pepitone

Bench (7)
C Hobie Landrith
C Don G. Leppert
SS/2B Mike Baxes
3B/OF Mike Shannon (platoon starter with Pepitone)
OF Jesus Alou
OF Ted Savage
OF Mike D. Young

Rotation (5)
LHP Vida Blue
LHP Gary Peters
RHP Bobby Bolin
RHP Roger Craig
RHP Dave Frost

Bullpen (5)
RHP Bill Campbell
RHP Dennis Ribant
RHP Ron Tompkins
LHP Dan McGinn
LHP Brian Dubois


The remainder of the 40-man roster:
RHP Fred Klages
LHP Carl Duser
RHP Roger Hambright
LHP Alex Herrera
RHP Dick Burwell
RHP Dave Elder

C John Sullivan
C/INF/OF Pete Koegel
1B Deacon Jones
2B/SS/3B Ron Campbell
SS/3B Bert Peña
OF Roman Mejias
OF Dave Nicholson
OF Lee Tinsley
OF Sandy Valdespino


Outright Minor-League Assignment:
RHP Paul Hinrichs

1B Fred Marolewski (DFA -- 5/30)
1B/OF Cotton Nash (DFA -- 5/30)
RHP Larry Foster (DFA -- 6/5)
1B Bill Davis (DFA -- 6/5)
RHP Vern Holtgrave (DFA -- 6/6)


Probable Batting Order vs. RHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

Probable Batting Order vs. LHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

vs. RHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
Young dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b

vs. LHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
Alou dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b


The 2023 club continues to upgrade the rotation by signing its second veteran right-hander in as many days. Bobby Bolin is a 13-year major-league veteran, having played for three clubs during his career -- though he is best-known as a Giant. Bolin has extensive experience as both a starter and reliever, and will be penciled into the rotation as the #3 starter. To make room for Bolin on the 25-man active roster, the club options RHP Fred Klages to AAA, where he will continue to start at the top of the AAA rotation. To clear space on the 40-man roster, the club designates RHP Vern Holtgrave for assignment. Holtgrave becomes the second pitcher in as many days to be DFA'ed with only one career appearance.

[50YrRedsFan]

6/6/2023...ex Phillie, Red, Padre: Jack Baldschun, age 86. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Baldschun
https://www.malcorefuneralhome.com/o...jack-baldschun

..

[cumberlandreds]

Baldschun may be best known as one of the three players the Reds got back in the Frank Robinson trade. He was a pretty decent reliever for the Phillies for a short time. RIP Jack Baldshun.

[mth123]

I remember Jack Baldschun as the pitcher I hated to see come into the game. Looking at his stats, he had some pretty good years before coming to Cincy. RIP.

[Big Klu]

The 2023 club signs a veteran right-handed relief pitcher.

Transactions:
Signed RHP Jack Baldschun.
Optioned LHP Brian Dubois to AAA.
Designated LHP Carl Duser for assignment.
Outrighted 1B Fred Marolewski and 1B/OF Cotton Nash to the minors.


Lineup (8)
C Tim McCarver
1B Nate Colbert
2B Miguel de la Hoz
3B Sal Bando
SS Dick Groat
LF Frank J. Thomas
CF Albie Pearson
RF Joe Pepitone

Bench (7)
C Hobie Landrith
C Don G. Leppert
SS/2B Mike Baxes
3B/OF Mike Shannon (platoon starter with Pepitone)
OF Jesus Alou
OF Ted Savage
OF Mike D. Young

Rotation (5)
LHP Vida Blue
LHP Gary Peters
RHP Bobby Bolin
RHP Roger Craig
RHP Dave Frost

Bullpen (5)
RHP Bill Campbell
RHP Jack Baldschun
RHP Dennis Ribant
RHP Ron Tompkins
LHP Dan McGinn


The remainder of the 40-man roster:
RHP Fred Klages
LHP Brian Dubois
RHP Roger Hambright
LHP Alex Herrera
RHP Dick Burwell
RHP Dave Elder

C John Sullivan
C/INF/OF Pete Koegel
1B Deacon Jones
2B/SS/3B Ron Campbell
SS/3B Bert Peña
OF Roman Mejias
OF Dave Nicholson
OF Lee Tinsley
OF Sandy Valdespino


Outright Minor-League Assignment:
RHP Paul Hinrichs
1B Fred Marolewski
1B/OF Cotton Nash

RHP Larry Foster (DFA -- 6/5)
1B Bill Davis (DFA -- 6/5)
RHP Vern Holtgrave (DFA -- 6/6)
LHP Carl Duser (DFA -- 6/9)


Probable Batting Order vs. RHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

Probable Batting Order vs. LHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

vs. RHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
Young dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b

vs. LHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
Alou dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b


The 2023 club upgrades the bullpen by signing a veteran right-handed reliever. Jack Baldschun is vilified in these parts for being one of the principals coming from the Orioles in the Frank Robinson trade, but in reality he had been a very effective reliever for the Phillies the previous five seasons. (Baldschun was acquired by the Orioles via trade with the Phillies on 12/6/1965, and then traded to the Reds in the infamous Robinson trade only three days later.) Baldschun will serve as the primary setup man in the bullpen. He also has some closing experience, and will back up Bill Campbell as the primary closer. To make room for Baldschun on the 25-man active roster, the club options LHP Brian Dubois to AAA. Dubois, who has been primarily a starting pitcher in his career until he recently moved to the bullpen, will go to AAA and pitch in their rotation. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Baldschun, the club designates LHP Carl Duser for assignment. In a separate transaction, the club announces that 1B Fred Marolewski and 1B/OF Cotton Nash have both cleared waivers and accepted outright assignment to the minors. Nash has also been given permission to explore opportunities in professional basketball.

[redsmetz]

I hope folks don't mind my occasional sharing of non-MLB baseball related folks. Here's a local connection, a fellow parishioner of ours. My wife texted me a bit ago and said "you need to read Bubs' obituary." Here is, James "Bubs" Kindt, the founder of the Storm Club baseball in 1968. He coached until 2011. I can't find a list of the team's alumni. RIP, Bubs.

https://www.mrfh.com/obituary/jim-bubs-kindt

[50YrRedsFan]

6/11/2023...ex Cub: Danny Young, age 51. https://news.snbc13.com/danny-young-...ied-at-age-51/

[Big Klu]

The 2023 club signs a left-handed relief pitcher for organizational depth.

Transactions:
Signed LHP Danny Young to a minor-league contract.
Outrighted RHP Larry Foster, RHP Vern Holtgrave, and 1B Bill Davis to the minors.


Lineup (8)
C Tim McCarver
1B Nate Colbert
2B Miguel de la Hoz
3B Sal Bando
SS Dick Groat
LF Frank J. Thomas
CF Albie Pearson
RF Joe Pepitone

Bench (7)
C Hobie Landrith
C Don G. Leppert
SS/2B Mike Baxes
3B/OF Mike Shannon (platoon starter with Pepitone)
OF Jesus Alou
OF Ted Savage
OF Mike D. Young

Rotation (5)
LHP Vida Blue
LHP Gary Peters
RHP Bobby Bolin
RHP Roger Craig
RHP Dave Frost

Bullpen (5)
RHP Bill Campbell
RHP Jack Baldschun
RHP Dennis Ribant
RHP Ron Tompkins
LHP Dan McGinn


The remainder of the 40-man roster:
RHP Fred Klages
LHP Brian Dubois
RHP Roger Hambright
LHP Alex Herrera
RHP Dick Burwell
RHP Dave Elder

C John Sullivan
C/INF/OF Pete Koegel
1B Deacon Jones
2B/SS/3B Ron Campbell
SS/3B Bert Peña
OF Roman Mejias
OF Dave Nicholson
OF Lee Tinsley
OF Sandy Valdespino


Outright Minor-League Assignment:
RHP Larry Foster
RHP Paul Hinrichs
RHP Vern Holtgrave
LHP Danny Young
1B Bill Davis
1B Fred Marolewski
1B/OF Cotton Nash

LHP Carl Duser (DFA -- 6/9)


Probable Batting Order vs. RHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

Probable Batting Order vs. LHP:
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b
<pitcher>

vs. RHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Pepitone rf
M. Young dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b

vs. LHP (with DH):
Pearson cf
Groat ss
Bando 3b
Thomas lf
Colbert 1b
Shannon rf
Alou dh
McCarver c
de la Hoz 2b


The 2023 club signs a left-handed relief pitcher with major control issues to a minor-league contract to add to the organizational depth. LHP Danny Young allowed 6 BB's and 5 hits in 3 innings over four career relief appearances. In a separate transaction, the club announces that RHP Larry Foster, RHP Vern Holtgrave, and 1B Bill Davis have all cleared waivers and have accepted outright assignment to the minors.

[50YrRedsFan]

6/10/2023...ex Oriole, Indian, Yankee, Cardinal, Royal: Don Hood, age 73. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Hood

[cumberlandreds]

I remember Hood being on many of my baseball cards. I think he was one you have quite few doubles. RIP Don Hood.