Big League Chatter Salutes Raul Ibanez

The hubbub over Willie Randolph and his possible replacement

TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 5/11/2008 from theropolitans.com

Every time the Mets lose a game, I hear the same things: "It's Willies fault." "Fire Willie!" "Randolph stinks!" "Where's Frank Robinson?" Yes, that last one is true. I still like Willie Randolph . It's not entirely his fault the players are inconsistent. It's not his fault his pitchers get into the 120's with their pitch count in the 5th inning.

Sox-Twins On ESPN...5 Things Joe Morgan Will Say

fenwaywest posted 5/11/2008 from fenwaywest.blogspot.com

Tonight's Red Sox Twins game will be on ESPN for Sunday Night baseball meaning we get to hear Joe Morgan say the same comments he does every time the Sox play. Here are 5 things you know he will talk about. 1. With Wakefield pitching he will once again over-explain what knuckleball is, as if we have never seen the pitch before 2. He will say how David Ortiz will come out of his slump and ...

ESPN err-oops!

Crookednose posted 5/12/2008 from www.bugsandcranks.com

At first I thought this headline on the Astros’ game — fourth down below — was a play on words. Ya know, perhaps the game had been undone by errors, and thus things err-upted? But no. The WWL simply doesn’t hire editors who can spell.

The Griffey-to-Seattle Scenario

blueandteal posted 5/12/2008 from www.bleedingblueandteal.com

Why the Seattle Mariners could try and get Ken Griffey even if it is too late to contend, and what it could cost to get him based on past trades and much much more. A great read!

ESPN Page 2 - Pearlman: Feel-good story met with hate

Play is Under Review found this 5/11/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

When there is nothing better to do with their time -- when the keg of Piels has been floated, the last Camel has been snuffed and the "Girls Gone Wild: Girls on Girls" DVD has been played to exhaustion -- the dolts of this country turn to a new hobby: ...