[Amazin69]

So I was commenting in another thread about how I don't think Tony LaRussa should be in the Hall (given all the "good work" done by Barry "Needles" Weinberg as LaRussa took him from job to job) and I recalled that Ronnie had played for those Athletics and I wondered what he had to say about that.

Turns out that Ron wasn't on the 'roids but he did notice something about his teammates. But I was distracted, because there was a book Ron had written that I didn't know about (Ronnie has authored several books, as has Keith; unsurprising, given their constant exposure to a large fanbase, which at least gives the publishers expectations) and there were a few tidbits in there.

For example, Ron says that Lenny Dykstra was spewing all sorts of racist abuse at Oil Can Boyd during Game 3 of the 1986 World Series. (Can says he never heard it. I'm just thinking that, being from Mississippi, Dennis had [sadly] heard it all before.)

But on a lighter note, Ron also says that Kevin Elster used to travel with a collection of white, lacy women's panties, which he claimed were souvenirs from his romantic conquests. Cynical me, I figure that the panties were what Kev employed without seeking out conquests. Some men (allegedly) use a sock, others prefer something silkier. (Allegedly.)

I mean, Elster did set that record for consecutive games without an error, so it's no surprise he had a firm grip, right?

(Who says I'm not in midseason form? Even though I skipped training camp.)