Monthly Archives: December 2009
Herzog, Harvey Earn Hall of Fame Nods; Hot Stove Updates…
Whitey Herzog, who managed the Cardinals to three World Series and the Royals to three AL West Division crowns, received 14 of 16 votes and will join veteran umpire Doug Harvey at the podium in Cooperstown next July. If you … Continue reading
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Pettitte Back in 2010; Hall of Fame Theories
Sources say Andy Pettittle will play ball in 2010, following a successful season (and postseason) with the Yankees. All that’s left is to work out a deal with the Yankees. [ESPN] Miguel Sano, a Dominican prospect who is the property … Continue reading
Looking Backwards at Relief Pitching
I wonder if Justin Miller minds being the guinea pig today… Justin Miller, former Blue Jay starter and Marlin reliever, just got signed by Los Angeles after what looks like a pretty decent season in San Francisco. Miller had a … Continue reading
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More Infielders on the Move: Figgins a Mariner?
Seattle looks to be adding third baseman Chone Figgins to the fold. Figgins, who had his best season with the Angels in 2009 – a .395 OBP and .298 Batting Average with decent stolen base numbers – would likely bat … Continue reading
Philadelphia – Where You Can Always Go Home…
It’s not enough that the Philadelphia 76ers resigned Allen Iverson, the Philadelphia Phillies came to terms with a former infielder, Placido Polanco, a gold-glove winning second baseman for the Tigers. Polanco will become Philadelphia’s new third baseman, as the Philles … Continue reading
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A’s Feel Devine; Enberg Back in Booth
Maybe because I didn’t grow up in California, where he was the voice of the California Angels for the better part of a decade, but when I think of Dick Enberg, I think of AFC football games and Merlin Olson. … Continue reading
Five “Chronically Uncompetitive Teams” are Among Most Profitable
Over the last couple of weeks, agent Scott Boras and various members of the MLBPA and MLB management have bantered back and forth over how much money various teams have to spend on players. The Boston Globe asked Red Sox … Continue reading
Jeter Adds SI Award; Sizemore “Exposed”; and Other News…
If you get Sports Illustrated delivered to your home (as I do), this week’s cover will include the SI Sportsperson of the Year – Derek Jeter. Jeter is near universally admired by his peers and baseball fans everywhere (except statisticians … Continue reading
