Well, Atlanta did try to get McGriff as long ago as the eve of Game 1 of the 1992 World Series, when a representative of the Braves told San Diego that Atlanta was «strongly interested in McGriff.» (si.com)
Still, on the eve of that game he uncorked his most impassioned speech of the season, reminding his players that Eagles management had mistreated him before finally canning him after the 1994 season. (si.com)
Before the teams» first meeting this season, someone told Bobcats swingman Sanjay Adell that Thundering Herd assistant coach Jeff Boals had made disparaging comments about him on the eve of the game. (si.com)