According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox could be a team to watch for Eric Hosmer if the Royals shop him this summer. Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain and Mike Moustakas are headed for free agency and the Royals could shop all three if the team falls out of contention by the trade deadline.
1950: Acclaimed author George Orwell dies The writer, George Orwell, has died after a three-year battle against tuberculosis. Until the last, news had been positive and it was hoped Mr Orwell was improving. On Friday morning he had a long talk with a friend about his plans for the future.
George Orwell (1903 - 1950). Novelist. Eric Arthur Blair, commonly known by his pen name George Orwell, was born in India, but moved to England with his mother as a baby. After attending school at Eaton College and Wellington College, Orwell moved to Burma and worked as a policeman.eorge Orwell (1903 - 1950). Novelist. Eric Arthur Blair, commonly known by his pen name George Orwell, was born in India, but moved to England with his mother as a baby. After attending school at Eaton College and Wellington College, Orwell moved to Burma and worked as a policeman.