Category Archives: Brad Lidge
Can you make a competitive team with your pick of the remaining free agents?
I was flipping through the list of remaining free agents (as of 1/16/2012) and tried to field the best team possible with those players still available. Here’s what you can do… Catcher: The best hitting catcher is probably Ramon Castro, … Continue reading
Filed under Alex Cora, Arthur Rhodes, Brad Lidge, Carlos Guillen, Carlos Pena, Casey Blake, Casey Kotchman, Chris Snyder, Cody Ross, Danys Baez, Derrek Lee, Edgar Renteria, Edwin Jackson, Eric Chavez, Francisco Cordero, Ivan Rodriguez, Jason Varitek, Jeff Keppinger, Joe Saunders, Joey Gathright, Johnny Damon, Jon Garland, Jonny Gomes, Juan Cruz, Juan Pierre, Kevin Millwood, Kosuke Fukudome, Livan Hernandez, Miguel Tejada, Mike Gonzalez, Omar Vizquel, Orlando Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Ramon Castro, Rich Harden, Ronny Paulino, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Madson, Wilson Betemit, Yoenis Cespedes
Uecker On DL With Heart Surgery
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, whose sense of humor – especially when poking fun at himself – and colorful commentary and story telling has earned him legions of fans across the upper midwest, is scheduled for surgery to replace … Continue reading
Filed under Alan Embree, Albert Pujols, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brett Anderson, Chris Ianetta, Colorado Rockies, David Murphy, Detroit Tigers, Dioner Navarro, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Hammel, Jason LaRue, Jorge De La Rosa, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Kevin Frandsen, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Treanor, Max Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Nelson Cruz, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Rafael Furcal, Roger Bernadina, Ryan Howard, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Strasburg, Steve Tolleson, Tampa Bay Rays, Taylor Teagarden, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
2010 Season Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies
Last Five Years: 2009: 93 – 69 (1st, NL East, Lost World Series) 2008: 92 – 70 2007: 89 – 73 2006: 85 – 77 2005: 88 – 74 Runs Scored: 820 (1st NL) Runs Allowed: 709 (6th NL) Season … Continue reading
Filed under Andrew Carpenter, Antonio Bastardo, Ben Francisco, Brad Lidge, Brett Myers, Brian Schneider, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Ruiz, Chad Durbin, Chan Ho Park, Chase Utley, Chris Coste, Clay Condrey, Cole Hamels, Danys Baez, Dominic Brown, Eric Bruntlett, Greg Dobbs, J.A. Happ, Jamie Moyer, Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Blanton, John Mayberry Jr., Jose Contreras, Juan Castro, Kyle Kendrick, Lou Marson, Michael Schwimer, Michael Taylor, Pat Burrell, Paul Bako, Pedro Feliz, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Raul Ibanez, Rodrigo Lopez, Ross Gload, Roy Halliday, Ryan Howard, Ryan Madson, Scott Eyre, Season Forecast, Sergio Escalona, Shane Victorino, Tim Kennelly, Tyler Walker
Jimenez Tosses First Rocky No Hitter; Mets top Cards in 20 innings (and lots of old news)
Until last night, no Colorado Rockies pitcher had brought a no-hitter into the eighth inning – but Ubaldo Jimenez not only did that, he finished the job – cruising the last four innings and beating the Atlanta Braves. Jimenez battled … Continue reading
Filed under Aaron Rowand, Adam Wainwright, Alex Gordon, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Chan Ho Park, Chicago Cubs, Chris Coghlan, Chris Getz, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Daniel McCutchen, David Ortiz, Esmerling Vasquez, Felipe Lopez, Felix Pie, Florida Marlins, Francisco Rodriguez, Fred Lewis, Houston Astros, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Mather, John Maine, Jonny Venters, Jose Guillen, Jose Mijares, Kansas City Royals, Kerry Wood, Kevin Frandsen, Kris Benson, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark DeRosa, Matt Downs, Miguel Tejada, Mike Aviles, Mike Cameron, Mike Pelfrey, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ross Ohlendorf, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Ubaldo Jimenez
Cubs Have Most Expensive Tickets; Yankees Franchise Worth Most Money… Tell Us Something We Don’t Know
Forbes Magazine valued the Yankees franchise at $1.6 BILLION – nearly double the next closest franchise (Boston), and Forbes Magazine says that they had a net revenue figure of $441 million after accounting for revenue sharing and other stadium requirements. … Continue reading
Filed under Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, David Ortiz, Eugenio Velez, Felix Hernandez, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, J.C. Romero, Jeremy Guthrie, Mike Leake, Milwaukee Brewers, Nelson Figueroa, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ricky Nolasco, Sam Gervacio, San Francisco Giants
Baseball’s Opening Day Fun!
It’s nice to get back into the swing of writing… I didn’t get all of the team forecasts done, so I’ll just add as many as I can in April before calling it good. I DID rate all of the … Continue reading
Filed under Albert Pujols, Alex Gordon, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brandon Webb, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chien-Ming Wang, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Coco Crisp, Colorado Rockies, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Murphy, Freddy Sanchez, Garrett Jones, Gil Meche, Huston Street, Ian Kinsler, J.P. Howell, Jack Cust, Jason Heyward, Jesus Flores, Jorge Posada, Jose Reyes, Kansas City Royals, Kerry Wood, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Marc Rzepczynski, Mark Buehrle, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Russell Branyan, San Francisco Giants, Scott Kazmir, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Ted Lilly, Texas Rangers, Tommy Hunter, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
NL’s Best and Worst Pitchers in 2009 – Hot Stove News…
Quick news hits first before we take a quick look back at pitchers in 2009… Tim Lincecum asked for $13 million when filing for arbitration – if he wins, it would be the highest amount paid to an arbitration eligible … Continue reading
Filed under Adam Wainwright, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Bengie Molina, Brad Lidge, Braden Looper, Brian Moehler, Chad Gaudin, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Cincinnati Reds, Clayton Kershaw, Colorado Rockies, Dan Haren, Dave Bush, Felipe Paulino, Florida Marlins, Fred Lewis, Houston Astros, Huston Street, J.A. Happ, Jair Jurrjens, Jason Marquis, Javier Vasquez, Jeff Suppan, Jeremy Affeldt, Jonathon Papelbon, Jose Valverde, Josh Geer, Josh Johnson, Kiko Calero, Latroy Hawkins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Parra, Mark DeRosa, Matt Cain, Micah Owings, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Nick Massett, Omir Santos, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rafael Soriano, Randy Winn, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Todd Coffey, Todd Wellemeyer, Tommy Hanson, Trevor Hoffman, Tyler Clippard, Ubaldo Jimenez, Walter Silva, Wandy Rodriguez, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina
Griffey’s Last Go? NL Gold Gloves and Hot Stove News…
Everybody is happy – the Mariners, Ken Griffey, Jr., fans in Seattle, and me… Ken Griffey signed a one year deal to return to the Mariners in what could be his final hurrah. The Kid turns 40 this month (!) … Continue reading
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