I once heard Leo Mazzone describe BJ Surhoff in a way that I thought was insightful and respectful: "He's a ballplayer," Leo said. Rick Hummel was a baseball writer (invoke Leo's inflection). This is a wonderful, wonderful piece. Rick Hummel was nice to a newcomer many years ago, and I appreciated his dedication. Before long, there won't be such testaments written because the subjects have lost color and commitment. Thank you, Mark, for celebrating a baseball writer.
Just now coming across this, Mark. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. Love it.
I once heard Leo Mazzone describe BJ Surhoff in a way that I thought was insightful and respectful: "He's a ballplayer," Leo said. Rick Hummel was a baseball writer (invoke Leo's inflection). This is a wonderful, wonderful piece. Rick Hummel was nice to a newcomer many years ago, and I appreciated his dedication. Before long, there won't be such testaments written because the subjects have lost color and commitment. Thank you, Mark, for celebrating a baseball writer.
Thank you for that.
Beautiful tribute, Mark.
Great column.