Feast of St. Dominic the Bespectacled

Today, in our attempt to canonize the game’s most important figures, we remember four lives.

Note, please, that (a) all of today’s players were actually born February 12th but also that (b) this is wholly in compliance with theological law, which states that, and I quote, “All saints’ lives occurring on a weekend day shall be celebrated on the first business day directly proceeding said weekend.”

So, it’s totally legal, is what I mean to suggest.

Now, today’s lives:

Your older brother
totally got with the hottest possible woman,
but, by most accounts, yours was the more enviable life.
We’ll never forget your spectacles —
all meanings intended!

Your death was decidedly horrible,
and shouldn’t be construed as anything otherwise;
however, it also shouts loudly and clearly
this this isn’t “merely” a game.
Hail, sir!

You were probably waxing poetic when you said,
“Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast,”
but we’re feeling generous today!

You signed Ryan Howard to a 70-year extension
but also somehow lured Cliff Lee to your team.
Your Latin wiles remain boundless!