https://freerepublic.com/tag/vidablue/ en-us Sun, 7 May 2023 16:05:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4151391/posts Former major league pitcher Vida Blue has died. He was 73 years old. The 1971 winner of both the AL MVP and Cy Young awards, Blue's playing career spanned three decades with the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals and two stints with the San Francisco Giants. Following his award-winning 1971 season, Blue clashed with A's owner Charlie Finley over his salary and played sparingly in 1972 as the A's marched to the first of three straight World Series titles. The left-hander played an integral role in the 1973 and 1974 titles. But Blue's tumultuous relationship with Finley proved prophetic as... ESPN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4151391/posts#comment Sun, 7 May 2023 16:05:57 GMT