Press Clippings

October 7, 2004 - Letter to the Editor of the Berkshire Eagle: Good-bye to Bouton, and good riddance

I am writing in response to the recent decision of Bouton and company to give up on Wahconah Park. Isn't it obvious by now that Bouton feels he is above the rules? After all, he is a former World Series pitcher and author of "Ball Four."

His magnanimous gesture to save Wahconah Park failed once and he became, in his mind, the poor victim of the grand conspiracy (remember "Foul Ball"). Now he balks, no pun intended, at dealing with the carpenters' union. Perhaps he'll write another book about the shadows and phantoms undermining his work to save the park ("Curve Ball"). How many times can others be blamed?

Now, Mr. Knuckleballer, you can move on, and please pick up your copy of "Knucklehead" on your way out.

BRETT STEINMAN
Pittsfield, Oct. 7, 2004