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TPoSGD: In a foul mood...

jkbrattain — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:57:10 -0400

As the title suggests, I'm pretty livid at the moment. You've heard of a poison pen? Well, this keyboard is ...

Baseball Transactions - Saturday

Dave Rouleau — Sun, 11 May 2008 09:26:40 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.

Short Stops Around the Majors for May 10, 2008

Joe Hamrahi — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:14:15 -0400

Saturday's recaps and scores are inside, and all I have to say is...How about those teams down in Florida??!! Who says you have to have a $150 million payroll to win in this league??!!

Red Sox Power Overtakes Perkins, Twins

Matthew Whipps — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:09:50 -0400

One night after a come from behind win against one of baseball's best closers, the Twins found themselves on the short end of a (solo) home run derby.

No Need to Free Willie Just Yet

Bill Baer — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:11:16 -0400

Carlos Delgado's 79 OPS+? Willie's fault. Carlos Beltran's SLG looking similar to his OBP? Yep: Willie's fault. Oliver Perez's reversion back to his 2005 ways? I'm not sure. No, wait... yeah, Willie's fault.

How Does One Who Knows Nothing About What They Are Seeking Know When They Find It?

Paul Nyman — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:29:37 -0400

"Paul Nyman has an article on Phil Hughes' mechanics. Personally, I am very skeptical of all the analysis on mechanics out there...."

Baseball Transactions - Friday

Dave Rouleau — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:55:39 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.

Short Stops Around the Majors for May 9, 2008

Joe Hamrahi — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:10:01 -0400

All your scores and recaps from a wacky walk-off Friday in Major League Baseball!

Marlins Set to Offer Hanley a Big Pay Day!

Joe Hamrahi — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:50:27 -0400

The South Florida Sun-Sentinal is reporting that a source close to Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has confirmed that the young star has agreed to the framework on a 6 year, $70 million contract extension. Florida is essentially buying out 3 years of arbitration and 3 years of free agency from Ramirez. This is, of course, is pending a physical and an official announcement.

Twins Lose Neshek to Ligament Tear

Joe Hamrahi — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:20:23 -0400

The Minnesota Twins have announced that relief pitcher Pat Neshek was placed on the 15-day DL with an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow...

TPoSGD: The Locker Room With Kevin Williams--What have we learned?

jkbrattain — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:19:25 -0400

Ahhh...Fridaze...er Fridays--it means I get to sit down and chat with the good folks at "The Locker Room with Kevin Williams" on Fox Sports Radio 1310AM and 1160 WOBM-AM. Once again, after a meeting of our alleged minds, we decided to cover the following topics...

Marlins Better Off without Cabrera?

Geoff Young — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:46:38 -0400

Well, no, although Miguel Cabrera seems to think so. Actually, if you look at the standings, the man may ...

Baseball Transactions - Thursday

Dave Rouleau — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:02:55 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.

Supermassive Black Hole

Bill Baer — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:37:24 -0400

It seems almost every team is suffering from a supermassive black hole in the middle of their batting orders.

Short Stops Around the Majors for May 8, 2008

Joe Hamrahi — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:31:53 -0400

Thursday's recaps, scores, and brawls, oh my!

Baseball Transactions - Wednesday

Dave Rouleau — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:49:02 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.

Is This What They Call Cultural Differences in Baseball?

Dave Rouleau — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:35:20 -0400

This must be what they mean to when they tell us there are cultural differences in Japanese and American baseball.

Random Observations

Gordon Berger — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:32:34 -0400

Joey Votto is the first 1B ever to hit 3 HRs and steal a base in the same game. ...

Short Stops Around the Majors for May 7, 2008

Joe Hamrahi — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:43:27 -0400

Forget SportsCenter. Get your scores and recaps from Wednesday right here!

TPoSGD: The Mike Gill Show--April scours...

jkbrattain — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:45:29 -0400

As per usual, it is time to get ready for my weekly segment on ESPN 1450's Mike Gill Show. ...

Sorry for Something

Geoff Young — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:36:17 -0400

Roger Clemens is finally apologizing. He's coming clean and laying it all on the line for us to see. ...

Baseball Transactions - Tuesday

Dave Rouleau — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:21:22 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.

Quite An Achievement for Adam Eaton

Bill Baer — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:53:49 -0400

With the bases loaded and one out, Eaton could see light at the end of the tunnel when Randy Johnson stepped to the plate.

Dont Put All Your Eggs in Floyds Basket Just Yet

Bill Baer — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:34:14 -0400

There's no question he's pitched beautifully so far this season, and he may very well have the prettiest curveball in baseball, and he's oh-so-close to finally getting a no-hitter...

Short Stops Around the Majors for May 6, 2008

Joe Hamrahi — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:59:53 -0400

Tuesday's scoreboard and recaps from all Major League games...plus Wednesday's probable pitchers and game times!

Baseball Brawls

Dave Rouleau — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:36:25 -0400

It seems to come down to respect, but do you think they have a place in modern baseball?

Burrell Due for First All-Star Game

Bill Baer — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:28:51 -0400

Believe it or not, the Phillies' left fielder, in his ninth season in Major League Baseball, has never appeared in an All-Star Game.

Perhaps Plate Mail Would Help?

Geoff Young — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:13:14 -0400

Oh, the drama. When last we met, New York Mets closer Billy Wagner was slinging verbal arrows at starter Oliver ...

Buzz Bissinger Interview with The Big Lead

Dave Rouleau — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:07:37 -0400

Buzz Bissinger was interviewed by The Big Lead and a couple of questions (and answers) deserved to be highlighted.

Baseball Transactions - Monday

Dave Rouleau — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:41:53 -0400

A daily look at baseball transactions.