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

13

MLB: Phillies, Indians, Yanks Finalize Some Deals

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December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez.  The deal is worth $30 M over three years.  Ibanez will replace the void left by the departing Pat Burrell, the deal also sets a watermark for any contract offers that may come Burrell’s way.
Kerry Wood and the Cleveland Indians [...]

Dec

10

C.C. Sabathia Is Rich, Global Recession Favors the Yankees

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December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

After a couple weeks of speculation, unfounded rumors, and empty threats; C.C. Sabathia is on the verge of signing a ludicrous 7-year, $161 million contract with the New York Yankees.  Despite the rest of the world’s financial insecurity, the Yankees are poised to pay out the ass for a few other free-agent pitchers as well.
The [...]