Monthly Archives: June 2009
Pirates Sell Clemente Statue, Outfielders to Washington for Two Players and a Soldier on Horseback Monument to be Named Later (and other news…)
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a second deal including an outfielder today, sending Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals for outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan. [MLB] The Nationals get a reasonably good defensive centerfielder with some … Continue reading
Filed under Adrian Beltre, Antonio Bastardo, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Webb, Chad Tracy, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colby Rasmus, Dan Haren, Edinson Volquez, Grady Sizemore, Houston Astros, Jeff Bailey, Jeff Samardzija, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Ascanio, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Youkilis, Lastings Milledge, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mike Hampton, Mike Lowell, Nyjer Morgan, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Langerhans, Sean Burnett, Seattle Mariners, Sergio Escalona, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
Yankees Add Hinske From Pirates For Two Prospects
With news that Xavier Nady is likely out for the season, the New York Yankees traded for a corner outfielder, getting Eric Hinske from the Pirates for two minor leaguers. Hinske is a former Rookie of the Year (2002 – … Continue reading
Filed under Casey Erickson, Eric Fryer, Eric Hinske, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates
Minor Leaguer Suspended 100 Games; Two New Centerfielders Remind Me of Former Cubs
Jeremy Jeffress, Milwaukee’s first round draft choice in 2006, will serve a 100 day suspension following a third failed drug test. In a previous suspension, Jeffress admitted a weakness for marijuana. Jeffress is regularly listed on the top prospects lists, … Continue reading
Rivera Second to 500 Saves; Storm Rocks High Desert, 33 – 18
Mariano Rivera joined Trevor Hoffman in the 500 save club after getting the last of four outs against the Mets. What made it especially cool was that he had to bat in the ninth inning against K-Rod with the bases … Continue reading
Filed under Antonio Bastardo, Asdrubel Cabrera, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Fu-Te Ni, Ian Snell, James McOwen, Kelvin Pichardo, Koji Uehara, Mariano Rivera, Mark Ellis, Matt Harrison, Nate Robertson, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Scott Olsen, Shairon Martis, Texas Rangers, Tommy Hunter, Trevor Hoffman, Washington Nationals
Cards Add DeRosa, Cleveland Fire Sale Starting in June?
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Mark DeRosa from the Cleveland Indians for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. DeRosa will help fill some offensive holes on the Cards, for sure. With an injured Troy Glaus, the … Continue reading
Filed under Adrian Beltre, Alex Rodriguez, Brad Mills, Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians, Eric Milton, Geoff Blum, Houston Astros, J.C. Romero, Joe Thurston, Khalil Greene, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark DeRosa, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus
Joba Should Start; It’s Elementary
One of the great debates in baseball right now is whether Joba Chamberlain should be a starter or reliever. To me, it comes down to simple math. A major league baseball team will pitch about 1425 innings each year – … Continue reading
Filed under Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees
Soto Not Out of the Weed(s); The Doc Who Gives Female Fertility Drugs to Ballplayers
It’s not enough that he’s barely hitting his weight, struggling through what has been a difficult sophomore season with the Cubs. Now comes word that Geovany Soto tested positive for marijuana during the World Baseball Classic while a member of … Continue reading
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Marlins Need a Closer; Mattingly Backs Manny
2009 hasn’t been easy for Florida closer Matt Lindstrom. First, he strains his rotator cuff while pitching for the US in the World Baseball Classic. Then, he struggles in his return to the Marlins. Now, Lindstrom has been placed on the … Continue reading
Filed under Argenis Reyes, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Webb, C.C. Sabathia, Chris Leroux, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ransom, Denard Span, Edinson Volquez, Evan Longoria, Florida Marlins, John Smoltz, Jose Veras, Joshua Outman, Kip Wells, Leo Nunez, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Mariano Rivera, Matt Lindstrom, Michael Aubrey, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Xavier Nady
Sandberg Speaks Sosa; Cleveland Losing (W)Edge?
Ryne Sandberg says Sammy Sosa won’t be elected to the Hall of Fame because sportswriters are taking a stand against steroids. Sandberg noted that the description of a Hall of Famer includes the word “integrity” (even in the logo) and … Continue reading
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