Mar

18

MLB Spring Training Notes: Gorzo To AAA, Bard Cut, Mad Max Struggles

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March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned left handed starter Tom Gorzelanny to AAA Indianapolis today after they had become displeased with his progress this spring.  “Gorzo” struggled with his command and velocity throughout most of 2008, a season in which he posted a 6-9 record to go along with a lousy 6.66 ERA.  Gorzelanny emerged in 2007 [...]

Mar

13

On Papelbon On Manny

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March 13, 2009 | 2 Comments

Jonathan Papelbon takes himself very seriously.  That’s why he stares down batters with his mouth permanently stuck in the old “cock-sucker’s cramp” pose.  He takes himself so seriously that it doesn’t seem like even he had any idea of the shit coming out of his mouth when he spoke about Manny Ramirez to Esquire.
It’s one [...]

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 [...]

Jan

25

Former Cincinnati Red Sean Casey Retires

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January 25, 2009 | 3 Comments

In an off-season that has been slowed by economic fears, retirement has taken precedence over player movement in the last week.  Baseball bid good riddance to Jeff Kent earlier this week, and now Sean Casey has followed Kent into life after baseball.
Sean Casey was a well-liked first baseman everywhere he stopped in his career including [...]

Jan

12

Red Sox Add Saito, More Arm and Shoulder Trouble

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January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Word from Ken is that the Boston Red Sox have agreed with former Dodgers closer Takashi Saito on a one-year deal.  Saito missed a significant amount of time last season due to elbow/ligament troubles (always a great sign for pitchers).
Add Saito’s damaged elbow (he passed his physical) to the the reconstructed shoulder of John Smoltz [...]

Jan

8

Brewers Sign Hoffman, Red Sox Agree With Smoltz

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January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A couple of veteran pitchers will wear different jerseys for the first time in a long time next season.  The Milwaukee Brewers have signed all-time career saves leader Trevor Hoffman to be their closer.  And in an interesting development, John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta to join the Boston Red Sox.
Hoffman threw 35 innings with the [...]

Jan

6

MLB: Bradley, Pavano, and Giambi News

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January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It’s hard to find good footage of Milton Bradley losing his temper.  I swear I’ve seen clips of him throwing bats on the field a dozen times.  I did manage to find this clip from the worst sports-talk show of all-time though.  Is that co-host conscious of that fact that he’s wearing a fucking do-rag [...]

Dec

29

Giants, Red Sox, and Reds Add Important Pieces

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December 29, 2008 | 2 Comments

While one team is off spending in the hundreds of millions in an effort to buy a World Series, a couple other known big spenders and a small market club are busy signing valuable members at a discount to sure up their own rosters.
The San Francisco Giants signed Randy Johnson, adding a third Cy Young [...]

Dec

3

MLB: Finally, Some Action

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December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The rumor mill is spinning out of control and it looks like a few deals are about to fall into place.  We’ve even seen a trade (according to ESPN sources).

The Boston Red Sox have given American League MVP, and the closest thing to a hobbit that baseball has seen since Frank Menechino, Dustin Pedroia a [...]

Dec

2

MLB News and Notes

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December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is still no major player movement to report, and aside from the same rumors regarding Jake Peavy, there has been very little to even speculate about.  Here is the latest news from around baseball:

The Boston Red Sox have finalized a deal with 22 year-old Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa.  Unlike their pursuit of Daisuke Matsuzaka [...]