Clubs lacking punch should start heating up

Clubs lacking punch should start heating up

Right Field Bleachers found this 5/8/2008 on msn.foxsports.com

The Yanks, Tigers and Rockies have struggled offensively, but Ken Rosenthal says they are about to start warming up.

The 10 Worst Contracts in Baseball

gaffman posted 5/8/2008 from sportsyenta.blogspot.com

As we've covered in this space before, there are many time-honored traditions in baseball. Whether it be nicknames, hot dogs, day baseball or the seventh inning stretch, or drunk fans in the bleachers, tradition is important.

Rockies inquire on Reyes

Cardinals Diaspora found this 5/8/2008 on www.mlbtraderumors.com

On Tuesday we found out that the Rockies have been looking into a number of trade options for their starting rotation. The two most common names in the conversation are Josh Fogg and Julian Tavarez , both former Rox. Fogg has given up over a run an ...

Who’s Hot & Who’s Not: in the Standings

Peter@BaseballReflections posted 5/8/2008 from baseballreflections.com

As of today, 5 teams have topped 20 wins. Some of them you would expect: Red Sox, Angels and maybe even the Diamondbacks. But who would have envisioned the rebuilding A’s or the Cardinals with their injury-riddled rotation? Predictions: The Sox, Angels and Diamondbacks have the best shot out of these five to stay atop

Iannetta starting to show promise

johnnyhair posted 5/8/2008 from www.tireball.com

Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez and Manny Corpas are three members of the 2006 Tulsa Drillers team that have gone on to success in the major leagues. The 2006 Drillers team railroaded everyone on their way to a first half divisional title and had it not been for promotions throughout the Rockies organization likely would have captured the Texas League crown. Another member of that team ...