hardballtimes.com - 3/24/2008
—
If you've ever wondered what was behind all those patently odd baseball card photos of the '80s, here's your answer. The Joesportsfan.com writers have been making fun of these photos for years, with today's installment a top-notch set. Probably rated PG-13 in a few spots, but you'll never look at your baseball cards the same way again.
Inge "probably" in CF for opener
beck.mlblogs.com 3/24/2008 — Leyland left open the possibility something could change, but he plans on starting Brandon Inge in center field next Monday in place of injured Curtis Granderson. To further complicate things, Detroit's starting center field will also be its backup ...
Rangers To Sign John Patterson
mvn.com 3/24/2008 — The Rangers ink native Texan John Patterson to a minor league deal, mere days after his unanticipated departure from the Washington Nationals.
MLB band list
hardballtimes.com 3/24/2008 — The Good Phight finds each team's spiritual band comparable .
Arizona Diamondbacks are The Eagles: Initially assembled from members of other great groups, they later developed their own look and sound, including ditching the hideous clothes of their early days. Both strongly associated with the desert, and with one unlikely and confusing yet defining work ("Hotel California"; 2001 World ...
Nats actively pursuing trades
mysportsrumors.com 3/24/2008 — The Washington Nationals are actively pursuing trades for infielder Felipe Lopez and possibly 1B Dmitri Young. Over the past week or so, Lopez has done quite a bit of complaining that he doesn’t want to be with the team if he’s not starting. He’s retracted the statements at times, but then later goes back to his originally thinking. The Nats who are opening up a new ballpark this season, don't
Adios Javy Lopez
loserswithsocks.com 3/24/2008 — Sweet ass gold chain.
All of the years of catching caught up with him. I remember him hitting a grand slam in a game versus the Expos that I attended in San Juan. [AJC]
He would have been the backup catcher to Brian McCann anyway. In spite of past ...
Inge likely Opening Day center fielder —
Major League Baseball News 3/24/2008
Brandon Inge, once thought to be on his way out of town after losing his position to Miguel Cabrera, has been named as Curtis Granderson's likely replacement in center field as Granderson recuperates from a broken finger sustained on Saturday.
Flores to open season in Majors —
Major League Baseball News 3/24/2008
Jose Flores, the Nationals primary backup catcher last season, ill open 2008 in the same capacity. However, once Johnny Estrada returns from the disabled list, Flores will be sent to Double-A Harrisburg to work on his defense and game-calling.
Hill's forearm pain a mystery —
Major League Baseball News 3/24/2008
Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill pitched two innings against the Dodgers' Minor League Spring Training team on Monday, and reported discomfort in his right forearm. The right-hander will begin the year on the D.L. and will start another Minor League game ...
