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Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
mlb.mlb.com — By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com 11/20/09 12:05 PM EST KANSAS CITY -- Right-hander Jorge Campillo, a World Baseball Classic teammate of Kansas City closer Joakim Soria, has signed a Minor League contract for 2010 with the Royals. Campillo, who was with Soria ... (more) Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Davey Johnson hired as adviser to Nats GM -
baltimoresun.com — Davey Johnson, the Orioles' former All-Star second baseman who was the last manager to lead the club to a winning season, has taken a job with the Washington Nationals . Johnson, 66, will be a senior advisor to general manager Mike Rizzo. In that ... (more) Davey Johnson hired as adviser to Nats GM -
Is Geovany Soto Being Shopped?
Is Geovany Soto Being Shopped?
chicagocubsonline.com — The 2008 NL Rookie of the Year is coming off a horrible season but is Jim Hendry shopping his catcher? According to a report from Baseball Prospectus on the eve of the GM Meetings in Chicago, " Catching has become an increasingly difficult position for teams to fill, yet there are some ... (more) Is Geovany Soto Being Shopped?
Mom of former pitcher Zambrano kidnapped
mlb.mlb.com — By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com 11/09/09 2:01 AM EST The mother of former Major Leaguer Victor Zambrano was kidnapped in Venezuela, The Associated Press reported Sunday. Zambrano's agent, Peter Greenberg, told the AP that Elizabeth Mendez Zambrano was ... (more) Mom of former pitcher Zambrano kidnapped
Jack Wilson Gets Paid, Looks Forward to Competing for World Championship
Jack Wilson Gets Paid, Looks Forward to Competing for World Championship
rumbunter.com — Jack Wilson is a rich man. The Mariners signed him this afternoon, of course, financial terms weren’t disclosed, but reportedly the deal is two years for $10 million. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity the Mariners have given me to continue my career in Seattle,” said ... (more) Jack Wilson Gets Paid, Looks Forward to Competing for ...
A SPANISH INQUISITION: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
chicagonow.com — Today's guest for "A Spanish Inquisition" is the Commissioner of Baseball, Bud Selig. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison, in his 17 years as commissioner Selig has overseen some of the biggest changes... (more) A SPANISH INQUISITION: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
Finally, Some Baseball on tap
puristbleedspinstripes.com — For some reason, off days during the post season feel longer and more drawn out than those in the actual off-season. Aside from the off-days which provide for cross-country travel, the other off-days seem an absurdity, especially when one considers that baseball is a sport that is predicated on ... (more) Finally, Some Baseball on tap
Orioles Interested in Chapman
Orioles Interested in Chapman
birdswatcher.com — The Orioles made it public that they will be targeting defected Cuban pitcher, Aroldis Chapman. I mentioned Chapman a couple posts ago, and I still stand by what I wrote. I believe that Chapman would be a great addition to our club; although I’m not a scout, what I’ve seen, and he ... (more) Orioles Interested in Chapman
Why Is The Season Ending So Late?
Why Is The Season Ending So Late?
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for Oct. 28, the latest it has ever been. If the series goes the distance, Game 7 will be played Nov. 5. (more) Why Is The Season Ending So Late?
Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can Lay Off the Pidgeon Peas
Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can Lay Off the Pidgeon Peas
bleachernation.com — As documented in these here pages, Geovany Soto attributed his Rookie of the Year 2008 campaign to a strict offseason workout and diet regimen, as developed by former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood. Before 2009, Kerry Wood left, Soto appeared to gain weight, and then boom, his 2009 pretty much sucked. ... (more) Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can ...
1st Ever Fang's Bites MLB TV Awards
1st Ever Fang's Bites MLB TV Awards
fangsbites.com — With baseball ending its season with the World Series, it's time to do the 1st Ever Fang's Bites MLB TV and Radio Awards. This follows the 1st Ever Fang's Bites Tennis TV Awards , the 1st Annual NHL TV Awards , the College Football TV Awards and the NFL TV Awards . I hope to do a College ... (more) 1st Ever Fang's Bites MLB TV Awards
hander Aroldis Chapman
baltimoresun.com — Orioles international scouting director John Stockstill met Friday with free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman and his agent, Edwin Mejia, in New York. Stockstill, who watched the highly coveted 21-year-old pitch in the World Baseball Classic ... (more) hander Aroldis Chapman
Some Team Wins Some Series
Some Team Wins Some Series
bleachernation.com — Apparently there is still baseball going on, and some team won some kind of contest last night. It seems to be a big deal to some people. Frankly, I have no clue what they’re talking about. Go Cubs. Related posts: Sean Marshall Wins the Fifth Starter Spot, Aaron Heilman Wins, um, a ... (more) Some Team Wins Some Series
The Associated Press: Japanese fans celebrate Matsui's MVP performance
google.com — 7 hours ago TOKYO Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title. Matsui became the first Japanese-born player to ... (more) The Associated Press: Japanese fans celebrate ...