Monthly Archives: January 2010
First “Hurry Back!” of 2009…
Before we get to the two interesting stories of the day… Let’s delve once more into the latest Mark McGwire fall out, and that’s the stance and role of Tony LaRussa, who has benefited as much as any manager (save, … Continue reading
Filed under Carlos Beltran, Detroit Tigers, Joel Zumaya, Jose Valverde, New York Mets
More on (Moron?) McGwire; Marlins Forced to Spend Money on Players?
From the story that won’t go away, no matter how often Bud Selig declares the era is over… Steve Trachsel, who served up the 62nd homer hit by Mark McGwire in 1998, says that whole Sosa/McGwire hug was a sham … Continue reading
Filed under Aroldis Chapman, Aubrey Huff, Ben Sheets, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Dan Johnson, Dan Uggla, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson, Mark DeRosa, Mark Grudzielanek, New York Yankees, Pablo Sandoval, Ramon Castro, Ryan Church, San Francisco Giants, Steroids, Tampa Bay Rays
Jack LaLanne: “I admit it. I’m a juicer.”
Mark McGwire admitted what we already knew – that for a while in the 1990s, including the 1998 season when he hit 70 home runs, he was using performance enhancing drugs. Borrowing from both Andy Pettitte and Alex Rodriguez (though … Continue reading
Filed under Steroids
Vlad, Texas Ranger? Studriffic Lands in Kansas City
One of the best hitters of the last decade, Vladimir Guerrero, is likely wondering how he’s going to deal with a $7 million cut in pay… Sports Illustrated reports that Vlad and the Rangers have a deal in the works … Continue reading
Dawson Bound for Cooperstown; Hot Stove Returns to Action
Andre Dawson, on his ninth try, was elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Detractors say his on base percentage was too low – but that’s his only flaw. He hit for power, hit for average, he ran down flies, and … Continue reading
Randy Johnson Bids Baseball Adieu; Cards Extend Holliday Season(s)
Randy Johnson, the greatest left handed pitcher since Steve Carlton, and arguably one of the five scariest pitchers anyone will ever face called it a career last night after 22 seasons and 303 career victories. (Fox, et al) Here are … Continue reading
Beltre in Boston; Blyleven and Ballots – and Ken Rudolph Called…
Adrian Beltre gets one year to convince somebody that he’s still capable of being an impact player, signing a one-year, $10 million deal to man the hot corner for Boston. I actually discussed this when the Mariners signed Chone Figgins… … Continue reading
Cubs Management Has Gone to the Byrd(s); Other Fireworks…
Not having enough outfielders who may have already peaked (Soriano, the now gone Bradley, Fukudome, Sam Fuld), the Cubs signed another former Ranger, Marlon Byrd, to a three-year deal worth $15 million. Byrd, now 32, figures to be the new … Continue reading
