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Carmona and Crowe Help Top the Twins
Carmona and Crowe Help Top the Twins
waitingfornextyear.com — Day games are a double-edged sword for those that work downtown. The down side is that you... have to watch thousands of people having a way better time than you are - even if they’re about to watch a relatively disappointing baseball team. But on the flip side, rush hour is a lot lighter.  ... (more) Carmona and Crowe Help Top the Twins
While We’re Waiting… Kerry Woods Pitch Selection, Reggie on LeBron, Family Fun Day
While We’re Waiting… Kerry Woods Pitch Selection, Reggie on LeBron, Family Fun Day
waitingfornextyear.com — While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have... something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email in the sidebar. “New organization, new league, new approach. With all of the velocity, but fewer strikes, ... (more) While We’re Waiting… Kerry Woods Pitch Selection, Reggie ...
The ways of Kerry Wood
The ways of Kerry Wood
hardballtimes.com — With a new uniform in 2009, he took a new approach to his job. Click the title... to read more. This post came from the Hardball Times and is copyrighted by THT. This RSS feed is intended for the personal use of readers and not, for instance, spam blogs. (more) The ways of Kerry Wood
Carlos Guillen putting up nice numbers
Carlos Guillen putting up nice numbers
novafantasysports.com — Update: Carlos Guillen went 1-for-6 with a two-run homer off Kerry Wood in tonight's 6-5 loss to... Cleveland. The battle lasted 13 innings. Fantasy Impact: Carlos Guillen looks like he is back and healthy by hitting .310 with two homers in seven games since coming off the DL. (more) Carlos Guillen putting up nice numbers
When Buying a Bullpen, It’s Best to Go Cheap
When Buying a Bullpen, It’s Best to Go Cheap
online.wsj.com — When your team is protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning, the guy you want on... the mound is the veteran who has proven he can get outs in high-pressure situations, right? Wrong. Based on how the big-money relievers are performing this year, you ... (more) When Buying a Bullpen, It’s Best to Go Cheap
Trade Targets: Mashing on Wood
Trade Targets: Mashing on Wood
fantasybaseball365.com — Russell Branyan - Yes, Branyan has faded fast with regards to his AVG, but he still has... the ability to pop the ball out of the yard 10-12 more times this season.   Given his strikeout rate and the fact that he's on pace to blow by his career high in at bats (which came back in 2002) I ... (more) Trade Targets: Mashing on Wood
The Worst Closers In Baseball
rotoauthority.com — The trade deadline came and went with only one closer, George Sherrill , losing his job.  Which... was a shame, since Sherrill was having a fine year pitching the ninth for Baltimore.  Aside from injuries, those looking to vulture saves for ... (more) The Worst Closers In Baseball
Kerry Wood: Lessons Learned (or Not?)
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — On Blogger Day Part II at Nationals Park, we got a chance to interview Nationals manager Jim... Riggleman. My question hearkened back to 1998, when Riggleman was the Cubs a 20-year-old rookie named Kerry Wood pitched a lot of innings, which was followed by Tommy John surgery and two full missed ... (more) Kerry Wood: Lessons Learned (or Not?)
Lock Down Pen Does It Again
Lock Down Pen Does It Again
waitingfornextyear.com — In mid-May, if I told you that the Indians bullpen would be set with a reliable set-up... crew in front of Kerry Wood by late August, would you have believed me? Of course you wouldn’t have. But again yesterday, it was a flawless performance from the much maligned bridge to closer Kerry Wood ... (more) Lock Down Pen Does It Again
Indians' Jamey Carroll auditioning for postseason work
Indians' Jamey Carroll auditioning for postseason work
mvn.com — The Cleveland Indians are dumping salary, and Jamey Carroll is looking for his first class ticket out... of town. Carroll emphasized his point today in going 2-5 with a double, homer and three RBI, as the Indians took 2 of 3 from the second place Chicago White Sox. With two on and two out in the ... (more) Indians' Jamey Carroll auditioning for postseason work
Jordan Zimmermann To Have Tommy John Surgery…
Jordan Zimmermann To Have Tommy John Surgery…
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — One of the more promising young pitchers in the game is headed for Tommy John surgery. Nationals... Jordan Zimmermann will be going under the knife and will miss the rest of 2009 and perhaps all of 2010. The Ghost of Moonlight Graham looks at Zimmermann doesn't think all is lost for the 23-year-old. (more) Jordan Zimmermann To Have Tommy John Surgery…
Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood
Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood
blog.cubhub.net — In April I tried to give now former Cubs closer Kevin Gregg a chance to prove himself.... But instead by June he validated all of my original concerns - the guy just isn’t a “winning” closer. He has given up 12 home runs in the closer role, for an average of a hefty 1.9 per 9 ... (more) Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood