James Lincoln Ray
Contributing Writer
James Lincoln Ray - Cynthia Ray
Real Name: James Lincoln Ray
Jim has been the Feature Baseball Writer for Suite101 since March, 2007, where he has written more then 460 articles on the National Pastime. His articles cover a wide breadth of topics including the origins of the game, the Deadball Era, the best hitters and pitchers by decade, the Negro Leagues, statistical analysis and player comparisons.
Jim is an active member of the Society of American Baseball Researchers ("SABR"). He recently published biographies of Roy White, Don Mattingly and Lou Gehrig for SABR's Bioproject.
Latest Articles
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A Great Pitching Staff Does Not Guarantee a World Series Title
The Phillies' 2011 pitching rotation of Halladay, Lee, Hamels and Oswalt is imposing, but even four aces doesn't guarantee a World Series championship.
Feb 2, 2011
- James Lincoln Ray
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A Quick Look at the 20 Perfect Games in Major League History
Roy Halladay and Dallas Braden are just the two most recent pitchers to accomplish perfection on the mound.
Jun 2, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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42 Facts Every Baseball Fan Should Know About Jackie Robinson
By integrating Major Leage Baseball in 1947, Jackie Robinson forever changed a sport and a nation.
Apr 10, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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Was 1930 the Best Offensive Season Ever?
Hoping to increase offense, the major leagues introduced a new, very tightly wound "live" baseball in 1930. Hitters loved the new ball. Pitchers loathed it.
Mar 31, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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Phillies New Prospects Who Replaced Cliff Lee
The Phillies trade of Cliff Lee to the Mariners for three minor leaguers will be a winner if one of these prospects becomes a major league star.
Feb 5, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Dogged by gambling scandals, corruption and growing dissatisfaction among its fan base, MLB owners decided to appoint a single Commissioner to heal the game's ills.
Jan 13, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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2009 Major League Baseball Year in Review
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Albert Pujols, Tim Lincecum and the Phillies had continued success in 2009, while the Yankees made it back to the top
Jan 3, 2010
- James Lincoln Ray
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Schenk vs. United States and Freedom of Speech
Oliver Wendell Homes held that Congress could regulate speech that created a clear and present danger to cause the substantive evils that it has a right to prevent.
Nov 11, 2009
- James Lincoln Ray
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Five Decisions the Yankees Must Make Very Soon
N.Y. won 103 games this year and then roared to their 27th title. Now, management must make tough personnel decisions if they want to create a new Dynasty in the Bronx.
Nov 10, 2009
- James Lincoln Ray
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Why Yankee Fans Should Always Vote Democrat
The Yankees have always been associated with Republicans, but the team has a much better track record when there is a Democrat in the White House.
Nov 8, 2009
- James Lincoln Ray
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