Submit a Story!
johnnyhair

johnnyhair

Web Site: behind the dugout

Games: When The Game Was Ours

BallHype Member since Oct. 5, 2007

Quinlan drawling interest from multiple teams?
Quinlan drawling interest from multiple teams?
tireball.com — Lyle Spencer of MLB.com is reporting that Robb Quinlan has interest from a handful of teams. I suppose this could be correct. Of course Spencer is obvious vague about what the teams have said to Quinlan and well he got the information from his agent so believe what you want. If I’m reading ... (more) Quinlan drawling interest from multiple teams?
White Sox signing Omar to fix defense
White Sox signing Omar to fix defense
tireball.com — On the surface signing Omar Vizquel on the heels of a season in which he hit just .266/.316/.345 in 177 at-bats while a member of the Texas Rangers may seem like a procedural move to round out the bench. However, this is the Chicago White Sox and while Vizquel will be behind Mark Teahen at third, Al (more) White Sox signing Omar to fix defense
Is there a market for Frank Catalanotto?
Is there a market for Frank Catalanotto?
tireball.com — When I was writing about Derek Lowe and conversations the Braves had with the Brewers I had to note that they were talking about acquiring Corey Hart. Of course that reminded me of Frank Catalanotto. Catalanotto was released by the Texas Rangers at the end of spring training when the team ... (more) Is there a market for Frank Catalanotto?
Braves finding market hard for Lowe
Braves finding market hard for Lowe
tireball.com — The Derek Lowe signing of last season is proving to be a pain this off-season as the Atlanta Braves seek a trade partner for the right hander who has 3 years and $45 million left on a four year contract he signed last winter. The knocks on Lowe are that he turns 37 on June 1. He is guaranteed ... (more) Braves finding market hard for Lowe
Royals sign Brad Thompson to minor league deal
Royals sign Brad Thompson to minor league deal
tireball.com — The Royals agreed to terms with RHP Brad Thompson on a one-year minor league contract. Thompson could be an option at the back end of the Royals rotation, the bullpen or as minor league depth in 2010. The front end of the Royals rotation figures to made up of Zack Grienke and Gil Meche. Trade ... (more) Royals sign Brad Thompson to minor league deal
A return to Chicago is a fit for Thome and Sox
A return to Chicago is a fit for Thome and Sox
tireball.com — Last season prior to the trade deadline the Chicago White Sox traded away DH Jim Thome. While the trade didn’t exactly make headlines like it would have five years ago, it signaled them waiving a white flag in the divisional race. At 39 years of age Thome is running out of time to win a ring. ... (more) A return to Chicago is a fit for Thome and Sox
What does Jamey Carroll and Marlins tweets mean?
What does Jamey Carroll and Marlins tweets mean?
tireball.com — The answer to the above question could very well be nothing by this time tomorrow. Every winter there is more reports then the last. The advancement of blogging has created a glut of reports. At first “respected” newspaper writers blamed fans with blogs, now they have joined them in reporting ... (more) What does Jamey Carroll and Marlins tweets mean?
Buddy Carlyle heads to Japan
Buddy Carlyle heads to Japan
tireball.com — I had hoped to be able to write the following headline this winter and now it has happened. Buddy Carlyle has signed with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan’s Pacific League. The 32-year-old right hander has a 5.61 ERA in parts of six seasons spent with the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers ... (more) Buddy Carlyle heads to Japan
Labonte signs to ride for TRG in 2010
Labonte signs to ride for TRG in 2010
tireball.com — Bobby Labonte will indeed be driving the #71 Cheverlot in 2010. The former Nascar Cup Series champion ,who has run for the team on a limited basis when removed from his normal ride at Hall of Fame racing, and the team ended the weeks of rumors. In Labonte TRG is getting a driver who will be ... (more) Labonte signs to ride for TRG in 2010
Cutler is at fault for Bears loss
Cutler is at fault for Bears loss
tireball.com — Jay Cutler had another bang up outing last night tossing 5 interceptions while leading the Chicago Bears to their fifth loss of the season in San Fransisco. Cutler has now thrown 17 interceptions, a number that is four more then Jake Delhomme who is second in the category. While QB rating ... (more) Cutler is at fault for Bears loss
Wetteland ok after hospital visit
Wetteland ok after hospital visit
tireball.com — John Wetteland is back at home and denying that he was suicidal yesteday. As reported yesterday Wetteland was taken the a Dallas area hospital following a call to the police. Wettleand responded with the statement below. “Thank you for your concerns,” Wetteland said in the statement. “My ... (more) Wetteland ok after hospital visit
Rangers considering Vladimir Guerrero
Rangers considering Vladimir Guerrero
tireball.com — After years of watching him beat them silly the Texas Rangers are reportedly interested in free agent Vladimir Guerrero formerly of the Los Angeles Angels. Last season Guerrero was limited to 100 games due to a torn pectoral muscle slumping to a .295/.334/.460 line with 15 homers and 50 RBI. It was (more) Rangers considering Vladimir Guerrero
Sorenson should focus on Nationwide ride
Sorenson should focus on Nationwide ride
tireball.com — Finding a ride for a NASCAR Cup Series team isn’t easy but the truth is staying in one may be even harder. AAA 400At just 23 years of age Reed Sorenson is looking for a cup ride in his third different organization. To recap his career. Sorenson began his NASCAR career in 2005 racing for ... (more) Sorenson should focus on Nationwide ride

Prior to attempt comeback
Prior to attempt comeback
tireball.com — It wouldn’t be an MLB off season if there wasn’t news that Mark Prior was hoping to pitch this coming season, and the free agent pitcher was planning to throw in front of teams at some point. That Mark Prior still wants to pitch isn’t surprising. He was pretty good while a member of the ... (more) Prior to attempt comeback
Royals “commited to” Alex Gordon
Royals “commited to” Alex Gordon
tireball.com — The Kansas City Royals are committed to using Alex Gordon as their third basemen in 2010 a source recently told Foxsports.com. Gordon who was spending his third season in the majors struggled all season finishing with a .232/.324/.378 line in 49 big league games and actually found himself ... (more) Royals “commited to” Alex Gordon
Page 1 of 36