Roberto Clemente: Sad Today's Pittsburgh Pirates

Major League Baseball announced today on Roberto Clemente Day the names of the 30 Club nominees who are finalists for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.   The award is given annually to the Major League Baseball Player who combines a dedication to giving back to the community with outstanding skills on the baseball field.   Today will mark the eight annual Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by the majors to honor Clemente’s legacy.   Among winners there are 13 members of the Hall of Fame and among nominees this year features 13 players selected for the 2009 All-Star Game.   For Pittsburgh Pirates fans, Clemente name live in the nostalgia of great years long gone.   Even though he was not present, very probably he would have been very proud of Willie Stargell and his 1979 We Are Family World Champions.   Also very proud probably of Jim Leyland’ Bucs from 1990-1992.   From heaven, what I’m sure he would not be proud to...