Feb

28

Chewbacca On The Mound

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February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

For no other reason than it’s funny:

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Feb

28

Jays Could Make Move For Orlando Cabrera

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February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Jeff Blair of The Globe and Mail thinks the Toronto Blue Jays may break their off-season silence and make a move for shortstop Orlando Cabrera.
Blair writes:
“The Blue Jays interest in Cabrera extends back for a few seasons. They spoke to his agent, Dan Lozano, this winter without getting anywhere but times have changed. The season [...]

Feb

28

Schilling Not Done? Would Pitch For Rays or Cubs

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February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

According to this piece from the Orlando Sentinel, Schilling is pondering a return to the mound after missing all of the 2008 season with a shoulder injury.
Schilling, a noted big-mouth and staunch Republican, would like to pitch for a team with a shot to win.  He has expressed interest in pitching with the Cubs and [...]

Feb

28

Jays Hope Clement Can Contribute

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February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Matt Clement faced Major League hitters for the first time since 2006 yesterday, walking two, striking out one and allowing a hit and a run in 2 effective if not efficient innings.  Clement had surgery in September 2006 to repair tears in both the labrum and rotator cuff of his right shoulder, and hopes he [...]

Feb

28

Manny Being Manny: Skipping Spring Training

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February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I can’t pay attention to this circus anymore, but the latest rumblings involve a monster contract with a deferred portion (Manny no likey) and a possible opt-out clause after the 2010 season.
Manny Ramirez will be playing baseball this season, probably for the Dodgers, but he has made it crystal clear that he doesn’t have much [...]

Feb

25

Nobody Wants A Pudge

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February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez is out of work.  His reputation as an elite catcher is a couple of years and possibly a syringe or two behind him.  He’ll be auditioning for a Major League job at the World Baseball Classic, and according to this piece from SI’s Jon Heyman his only suitors right now may be [...]

Feb

20

A-Rod Linked To Banned Trainer, Brad Penny Has Cool Friends

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February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

More details are starting to emerge around Alex Rodriguez’s use of steroids during his three seasons in Texas.  Not that anyone should be surprised by the news of A-Rod’s name being linked to a trainer banned by MLB, he did after all admit two weeks ago that he had cheated.
Angel Presinal was a Dominican trainer [...]

Feb

19

Ken Griffey Flip-Flops, Legacy Still ‘94 SNES Game

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February 19, 2009 | 1 Comment

Well I’m glad that the Ken Griffey Jr. to the Atlanta Braves report fizzled out.  When even career Brave John Smoltz bolts town it’s a signal that the Braves are going in a different direction.  It will be much more self-fulfilling for Griffey to let his career fade in Seattle where it all began.
Griffey’s deal [...]

Feb

18

Cole Hamels’ Wife On AIDS Orphans

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February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

First off, a tip of the hat to Deadspin on this great post.  Some pseudo celebrities seem to effortlessly perpetuate so many stereotypes in a single breath.  That’s certainly the case in this golden nugget of a quote from Cole Hamels‘ wife and former Survivor participant Heidi “Tits on a Stick” Strobel.
Heidi managed to reinforce [...]

Feb

11

Speak Of The Devil, Dunn Gets Deal Done With Nats

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February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I didn’t know all I had to do was publish a post about a top tier slugger not having a home, and poof… he’d have one.
That’s the case this afternoon as ESPN.com has reported that the blonde-bomber has agreed to a two-year deal with the Washington Nationals.  The deal is reportedly worth $20 million, and [...]

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