baseballreflections.com - 12/8/2008
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I got to thinking about what I like and dislike about interleague play in baseball when I thought of how great it would be to poll some baseball bloggers I know to see what they think. Here are the results. If you like it, please let us know in the comments and we’ll be sure to ...
An Interview of Baseball Bloggers on InterLeague Play
bleacherreport.com 5/23/2009 — I got to thinking about what I like and dislike about interleague play in baseball when I thought of how great it would be to poll some baseball bloggers I know to see what they think. Here are the results. If you like it, please let us know in the ...
Six Years Later
robotsareeverywhere.com 11/26/2008 — I have a lot of things to write about, but today is not the day for that. It's a sad anniversary, so I'm just going to repost what I wrote to commemorate this date two years ago. From November 26, 2006: Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of Lisa Beck’s death. Of the two people reading this ...
Reyes talks Mets
nydailynews.com 11/26/2008 — Jose Reyes typically heads to the Dominican Republic on Nov. 25 to spend the rest of the winter preparing for the upcoming baseball season. This year, he’s stuck a little longer in New York as he awaits a green card, which he’s sought ...
Manuel: 'No Question' Reyes Is a Leader
bats.blogs.nytimes.com 1/28/2009 — Jerry Manuel sees no need to designate a captain when he has a capable group of players policing the Mets' clubhouse. That leadership core includes David Wright, Johan Santana, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran. According to Manuel, it is poised to ...
This Week in Yankees History (12/7-12/13)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 12/7/2008 — December 7th - December 13th December 7th 1930 - Former Yankees P Mark Freeman (1959) was born. In 1952, the Yankees signed Mark as an amateur free agent. On April 8, 1959, Mark was traded by the Yankees to the A’s for P Jack Urban. On May 8, 1959, Mark Freeman was returned to the Yankees ...
Yankee Signings Reek of Desperation
bleacherreport.com 12/14/2008 — After missing the playoffs for the first time in 13 years, the Yankees appear desperate. First, they gave CC Sabathia—listed by the Brewers as 311 pounds—the largest-ever contract for a pitcher. And then they gave AJ Burnett—who ...
This Week in Yankee History (12/14-12/20)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 12/15/2008 — December 14th - December 20th December 14th 1948 - The Yankees obtained OF Jim Delsing from White Sox for OF Steve Souchock. Jim only appeared in 17 games in 2 seasons for the Yankees, hitting .381. 1950 - The MLB owners choose Lou Perini (Braves), Phil Wrigley (Cubs), Del Webb ...
The History of the American and National League, Part I
beyondtheboxscore.com 11/18/2008 — Baseball’s history is rich and complex, full of colorful characters, timeless moments and tremendous achievements. It is the story of racism and redemption, doctored balls and labor strikes, players and owners, victory and defeat. Just like the ...
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Yankees haven't overtaken BoSox, Rays
msn.foxsports.com 12/22/2008 — The New York Yankees flush, as always, with resources and resolve have been this winter's most active team. But it hasn't been enough. They've coughed up almost $250 million in an effort to revamp the rotation, and they still might bring back ...
Is CC Sabathia Worth the Weight? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/8/2008
Boras: (On Cell Phone) "Hey CC. What's taking you so long? We need to go sign this contract before the Yankees pull it off the table."
CC: Did you say table? I didn't know they were paying me in Corn Dogs.
With Major League GM's throwing ...
Many closers, few takers —
Major League Baseball News 12/8/2008
Closers this offseason are in a unique position of there being many readily available on the market, but few teams willing to spend a lot of money to acquire them -- giving the Mets, the one team that does have the financial resources, a huge advantage.
Milwaukee Brewers: In the News (Dec. 8) —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/8/2008
Brewers News
- Sheets declined arbitration . His time as a Brewer is very likely over. The Brewers will get a first-round pick and a sandwich pick if he signs with another team (unless that team finished in the bottom half of the ...