“Let's try to find ten good things to say about Albert Belle: 10. So far as we know, he's never killed anyone. 9. He is handsome, and built like a God. 8. He played every game. 7. He has never appeared on the Jerry Springer Show. 6. He was an underrated base runner who was rarely caught stealing. 5. He hasn't been arrested in several years. 4. He is very bright. 3. He works hard. 2. He has never spoken favorably about Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein, or any other foreign madman. 1. The man could hit.” KnowsMenTryingYearsHardShowsGamesHe ManHard WorkTenBuiltGood ThingsCaughtStealingRunnersSaddamHandsomeHusseinArrestedMadmenJerryUnderratedBelleJerry Springer Show Book:The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract Source: The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
“Crime stories show us the part of people's lives they try to keep hidden.” PeopleTryingStoriesShowsCrime Author:Bill James
“I try to take large, general questions that are difficult to resolve and break them down into small, very specific questions that have clear answers.” TryingDifficultAnswersBreakClearResolve Author:Bill James
