Rick -

Babe Ruth's hangover was blamed on hotdogs - hence the bellyache heard around the world.

Not sure about Tiant - it seems like I can figure out where it is leading.   I guess it wasn't his age?

If you can't hit for a better average than the Mendoza line (.200) you probably aren't long for the game.

The Glory of their Times was a great book. I also think Ball Four, Boys of Summer, Once Upon the Polo Grounds (hey, I'm a Mets fan!) and the Unforgettable Season are great books.   For fiction, nothing beats Mark Harris' Henry Wiggins books or Ring Lardner's You Know Me Al.

Ron