San Diego Spotlight :: Optional Moves
`#8220;For $1 million, bringing him back was a no-brainer.`#8221;
Yes, Kevin`#8230;I know. I said it every time he got a hit at the end of the season. So did about 10,00 other people. Thankfully, you saw the Russell Branyan option the same way we did. Even more thankfully, you did the same [...]
The GYS Network :: Predictions
Okay, seeing as how we were so good at out post season predictions lets have two more contests. The first is pretty simple - major awards. The rules are simple - one point per correct guess.
AL
MVP - Jeter (pains me to say it and I don't agree, but I do think the voters will award to him)Cy Young - JohanROY - V...
dahumber : baseball central :: They Broke Up
Baseball Central is still putting together the daily lists for each divisions top prospect for each franchise. We want to zing them out there day after day, but have to do a bit more prep work in order for that to be done.
Balancing the content with other things going around here might prove a little difficult but we hope to continue our tradition of a semi-reliable source of daily postings. There could be intermittent s...
Red Sox Chick :: Timlin confirmed, Wakefield retained
Some happenings only three days after the end of the World Series. The Sox have now confirmed the deal that was made with Mike Timlin. $2.8 million for one year with some interesting incentives including bonuses for games pitched and...
Fire Brand Of The American League :: Steps One and Two Complete
TIM WAKEFIELD / TSN.CAIt's not a surprise. Mike Timlin, as reported, is back with Boston with a base salary of $2.89 million with additional incentives. Also, the Red Sox exercised the $4 million option on Tim Wakefield, ensuring that he...
Fantasy Baseball Update ::
张先生是一名职场中层主管，最近他遇到一件让自己头痛的事。由于高层领导对张先生手下的一名下属有意见，坚决要辞退那名职员；而那名职员认为自己没...
Cleveland Rocks :: Cleveland Misses Top Five
Remember how Cleveland used to be the punchline to a lot of bad jokes about city life? But that was so '90s, or so '70s. Anyhow, we have some other places to pick on, at least according to the list of worst cities for crime that came out today. Numero Uno was St. Louis, where they're still celebrating their World Series win. Right behind St. Louis was their Series opponent, Detroit.
Our baseball season wasn't the best ever, but...
Condition Oakland :: Mychael Urban on the next manager in Oakland and the future of Frank Thomas
...in his weekly mailbag feature: On the next manager: I can't answer that question with even an ounce of certainty, so I won't. General manager Billy Beane generally doesn't tip his hand during negotiations, and that's what a managerial search is -- one huge negotiation. Last time I spoke to him regarding candidates, i...
New York Yankees Baseball Blog: NYY=WIN! :: They Gripe About Yankees' Star Power
But when the recent World Series got pitiful television ratings, I heard commentators bewailing the fact that the New York Yankees weren't involved. Love us or hate us, baseball fans just have to watch us!
Chicago Cubune Watch :: Tribune Continues Selective Crime Reporting
The Tribune performed a wonderful service for the people of Wrigleyville today by reporting on the perpetator still at large in the rape of a woman in the 3500 block of north Wilton Avenue on Saturday. So far their coverage has included two stories, a composite sketch of the rapist and a video community alert. CLTV has been on the block with its cameras to interview a police spokesman. (Neither
Meet the Mets :: Too early for 2007 predictions?
Lyle Spencer, writing for MLB.com, didn't think so. His choice for next year's MLB World Series champs: the New York Mets. One thing Spencer points out is the interesting fact that the crown has gone to a different team each year of this new century (after the Yankees racked up a 3-year streak to wrap up the previous one: starting in 2001 it has been the Arizona Diamondbacks, Anaheim Angels, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and now...
Condition Oakland :: Background on Bob Geren
Finally someone in the blogosphere has some useful information on Bob Geren, current bench coach for the A's and one of the internal candidates being considered for the manager's job:
A fellow San Diego native, Geren had been drafted by the Padres in 1979. A year later, though, Geren had been packaged with Roll...
6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: Padres GM Kevin Towers To Interview Bud Black
It's official, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune; Padres GM Kevin Towers has asked for permission from the Angels to interview Bud Black for their managerial position vacated when Bruce Bochy accepted the job in San Francisco.
On Tuesday, Towers plans to interview St. Louis Cardinals third-base coach Jose Oquendo. On Thursday, he is to interview Trey Hillman, who managed the Ni...
Baseball Digest Daily :: Padres Exercise Options on Cameron and Branyan
The San Diego Padres today announced that the club has exercised the 2007 contractual options for outfielder Mike Cameron and infielder/outfielder Russell Branyan. In addition, the team has declined to exercise the options for catcher Mike Piazza and infielder/outfielder Ryan Klesko. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcements....
Black Sox Blog :: White Sox Pick Up Options on Key Players
The White Sox picked up their options on Mark Buehrle, Jermaine Dye and Tad Iguchi. Buehrle will make $9.5 million, Dye will make up to $7 million and Iguchi will net $3.25 million. Dye and Iguchi are solid bargains. The one I was a little surprised about was the Sox picking up the option on Buehrle [...]
Condition Oakland :: Grading the pitchers - Part I
Now that we've finished grading the hitters it's time to get on to the pitchers. The A's overall had a pretty good pitching staff, although it was a bit disappointing to see Blanton drop off so much from his stellar rookie year and Loaiza was a complete bust except for a brief flash of brilliance in August. The bullpen was rock steady anchored by the combination of Calero, Duchscherer, and Street at the end. Gaudin wins the sleeper performance of the ...
Al's Ramblings ::
Just wanted to mention that the Crew was rumored to have some interest in Dave Roberts, CF last with the Padres.
I like Roberts, he's certainly a solid OBP guy, though he's just a few years younger than myself. With an 80% SB success rate over his career, he can still run, that's for sure. He may be able to help guys like Hall and Weeks with that aspect of the game as well.
This is a move that
Al's Ramblings ::
Ramblings would like to welcome Jason as a contributor.
Jason is a friend of mine from way back in my Eau Claire days, and is an accomplished, and published, writer. Jason will be taking part in the upcoming end-of-the-season roundtable, and will be joining the team soon. Welcome aboard, and I'll be adding Jason's e-mail to the sidebar soon as well.
Mets Walk-Offs :: It Don't Mean A Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing
For a look at my offseason plans, go here
http://metswalkoffs.blogspot.com/2006/10/to-do-list.html
I want to address the last comment of my last post: My wish that Carlos Beltran had swung the bat with an 0-2 count with the bases loaded and two outs in the last of the ninth inning of Game 7 of the NLCS. Ne...
6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: Roster Notes
The Padres declined to exercise their options on Mike Piazza and Ryan Klesko; Piazza's option was worth $8M. Piazza and Klesko will receive buyouts worth $750,000 and $500,000 instead. The Padres continue to weigh the fate of centerfielder Mike Cameron and third baseman Russell Branyan.
The Red Sox have extended knuckleballer Tim Wakefield b...
Chi-Sox Blog :: Good! A Fan Getting His Comeuppance!
I generally don't editorialize that much. I like to stick to the lighter side of sports and just rant about things I'm passionate about, but reading this article made me genuinely happy.
Apparently some jackass named Hooman Hamzehloui, a season ticket holder for the Magic, called Dikembe Mutombo a monkey during a pre...
Hardball Heaven :: Patriots Rounding Into Form
The Pats-Vikings game is just entering the 4th quarter and Tom Brady ` Co. have pretty much invaded the Vikings home, scrawled graffiti on their walls, ripped up their furniture, defecated on the rugs, and taken one giant collective piss on the front lawn. How #039;s ...
High and Tight :: Someone Had to Do it Eventually
It finally happened - the Dugout found a way to combine Chasing Amy and Kyle Farnsworth.
I mean, why didn't I think of combining two of my favorite subjects?
ME
MEOW
Bosox West :: Whither Youks?
One of the biggest discussion points in the world of Red Sox geeks recently has been the future of Kevin Youkilis. Youks is not a classic corner infielder due to his lack of power, and the Sox, with their payroll, should probably be able to upgrade. That said, Youks has a very favorable price-tag, plays hard, and maybe is just cursed with crappy accountant's body. Who's to say? Well, I took a look.
First, the bad news. Youks, ...
Boston Blood Sox :: VIKING QUEST
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best run defenses in the NFL. Their gameplan on Monday night was simple: stop the run and force Brady to throw the ball. Incorrect decision.
The Patriots knew that running wouldn't work, seemingly before kickoff. On the first drive, the Pats attempted 6 passes ...
Baseball Digest Daily :: Arizona Fall League Update - October 30, 2006
News and Notes
With 2 more hits Saturday, Desert Dog 1B Chip Cannon (TOR) is now 11 for his last 24 (.458) with 5 HR and 10 RBI during the stretch (6 games) … Cannon leads the Fall League in HR (7) and 2nd in batting average (.385) and RBI (16) … Since joining the Desert Dogs, OF Elijah Dukes (TB) has 8 hits in 18 at bats (.444), including 3 doubles and 1 home run … Scorpion SS Kevin...
Dugout News :: Phil Who?
Phil Hughes already has a website: PhilipHughes.net
All indications are that this kid is going to be big. I hope he lives up to the hype. I think he will and I'm eagerly awaiting his MLB debut in '07. Glad to see he's already doing some charity work.
Stay healthy, Phil.
6-4-2, an Angels/Dodgers double play blog :: AFL Scorebook
2006-10-30: Scottsdale 3, Peo Javelinas 12 #
Braun, R: 2-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Thunder Matt's Saloon :: War Criminal: Georgia Frontiere
How I've gotten this far into the War Criminal series without mentioning Georgia Frontiere is beyond me. Well, b...
It's Mets for Me :: Pre-Off Season Thoughts
What explains my light posting? Waking up every day with this image in my mind: [well there should be an image of a certain light hitting preoperative sex change catcher hitting a certain homerun, but nooooooooooo Blogger doesn't want no pictures tonight! Anyhow Yadier Molina raises the question, just how fast do steroids work?] I think I've even lost my taste for "HOT STOVE" cooking. At least temporarily. I mean, Omar Minaya already went out and got everything I wanted...
Drunken Bleachers Blog :: Happy Halloween!
Today is the perfect day to carve your own virtual Halloween pumpkin! The monstrosity above is my creation. (I was never very skilled in art class.)
Hat tip to my pal Jess for the link.
Fish Chunks :: Cleveland Considering Borowski
"The Indians are looking hard for a closer. Under consideration is Joe Borowski, who had 36 saves for the Florida Marlins. Hes#039;s 35, he5#039;s a free agent and this was his best season. In his career, her#039;s 80-of-101 in saves. You want a closer to convert at least 80 percent, so Borowski is at that mark." (Ohio.com)
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