The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Jim Tracy and David Letterman

No matter how well Timmy pitches, and despite his best, dapper disguise, O’Bannion and friends will still be waiting for him beyond the centerfield gate. Maybe the World Series ring will help his street cred as he enters high school.

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The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Edgar Renteria 1994 Bowman

Fun Fact: In his 15-year career, Edgar Renteria has collected 2,522 hits.  However, he has never had a season with more than 200 hits.  His highest, single-season hit total came in 2003 when he had 194 with the St. Louis Cardinals.

I can’t say that I’m surprised former Major League Baseball first baseman now MLB Network “analyst,” Sean Casey, is a fan of professional wrestling.  In a segment on their Monday evening edition of MLB Tonight, Casey — who couldn’t possibly be more ADHD — displayed his vast knowledge of wrestling moves when he demonstrated how to properly fight for a home run ball in the centerfield grass at the Ballpark in Arlington.  After showing highlights of the guy who went leaping after Buster Posey’s home run in Game 4, “The Mayor” broke down just how it should be done:

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Tim Lincecum 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects

Fun Fact: In his senior year at Liberty High School, Tim went 12-1 with a 0.70 ERA and 183 strikeouts in 91.2 innings.  He was named Washington’s Gatorade Player of the Year, as well as First Team All-State, while leading Liberty to 3A State Championship.