RBI Trivia

[bonny]

A two-time All-Star with the Giants, later years saw his play decline due to an often indifferent attitude as well as various other distractions. Traded to the Mariners after the 1991 season, he arrived in training camp the following year 30 pounds (14 kg) overweight. He had a resurgence in 1994 with the Reds, batting .326 with 30 HRs and 77 RBI in the strike-shortened season; but he opted to play in Japan the following year, where he became the highest-paid player in Japanese history. In Japan, he incurred the displeasure of team management when he chose to travel to the US in mid-season for knee problems against the team's wishes.

[Metal King]

Everyone (you know how I mean that) went off to Japan I guess from the strike, or elsewhere.  Julio Franco spent a year in the Mexican League I believe, that and his 1992 injury season took away his chance for 3,000 hits.  He'd have to play until age 55 right now to reach 3,000 hits, going by how much he plays.  I'd just like to see him play one more full season 'cause the guy can still fucking HIT.

Thanks for that info on Mitchell.