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The Dugout All-Stars in: BlackDraft? Part 2

Prerequisite: BlackDraft™ Part 1The ESPN ticker for the mock Negro Leagues draft as it stands:Round 11. New York Yankees - Cool Papa Bell (CF)2. Washington Nationals - a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos, which are pretty much the worst kind of Dorito3. Chicago White Sox - Buck O'Neil (1B)4. Boston Red Sox - David Ortiz...

Josh Fogg's Pennies, Starring Richard Pryor

Yesterday, we learned that Ken Griffey paid off his debt to Josh Fogg in American pennies. Maybe Griffey lost a bet. "Hey, Ken! I bet you won't lug $1500 in pennies into my locker to pay off a bet (the one I am currently proposing to you right now)!" That's right. A nested, self-swallowing bet.Sorry, didn't mean to make...

Spring Dugz: Cincinnati Reds

Nice Gallagher hat, Roc. One of the most regular complaints from readers of classic G1 The Dugout is our portrayal of Dusty Baker. As the manager of the long-suffering Chicago Cubs, Dusty would often play the straight man, standing by and going "uh oh" while space shuttles fell on Kerry Wood. Cubs fans demanded we show the...

The Dugout: Jeremy Affeldt's Unknown Role

Earlier today, Mullet posted about Jeremy Affeldt joining the Reds in an unknown role. Well, anyone familiar with Jeremy's greatest contribution to baseball and Dugout lore should know exactly why they brought him over. Oh, and the answer isn't "to give up home runs and scratch his butt," no matter what that picture...