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Why Some Big Named MLB Players Aren't Playing

Posted by Peter F. · Published: May 7, 2008 · Comments (1)

Major League Baseball Players Union is officially looking into why some big name players haven't been signed, reports ESPN. Now gee, let's look at the players who are out there and the real reasons for why they're not being signed. Barry Bonds Goes on trial for perjury June 27. Duh.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.8/5 (4 votes cast)

Hank Steinbrenner: A Chip Off The Old Blockhead

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 21, 2008 · Comments (4)

Gee, I guees the old saying is right: Rotten apples don't fall far the tree do they? New York Yankees co-chairknucklehead Hank Steinbrenner is following in his father's footsteps in telling the manager--in this case, Jor Girardi and not Billy Martin, Bob Lemon, Dick Howser, etc.--how to manage his pitching... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Toronto Blue Jays release Frank Thomas

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 20, 2008 · Comments (0)

This comes the day after Thomas vented his anger at being removed from the lineup. The Toronto Blue Jays released slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas Sunday, cutting the 19-year veteran loose one day after he was angry for being taken out of the lineup. General manager J.P. Ricciardi said he... [Full Story]

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Former MLB Catcher John Marzano dead at 45

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 20, 2008 · Comments (0)

He died Saturday after a fall down the stairs at his home. John was strictly a bullpen catcher, but he managed to stay employed at the Major league level for 12 years. Afterwards he went into broadcasting. RIP.... [Full Story]

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Ryan Klesko retiring from MLB after 16-year career

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 18, 2008 · Comments (0)

The Left fielder/first baseman was a key member of the 1995 Atlanta Braves who won the world series. From AP- IRVINE, Calif. -- Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, agent Joe Sambito said Friday. Klesko, an All-Star in 2001 with San Diego, hit .260 last... [Full Story]

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Fewer Blacks in MLB, But Why?

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 16, 2008 · Comments (3)

The percentage of African Americans now playing in Major League baseball declined from 8.4% in 2006 to 8.2% this year. It is the lowest recorded level in 2 decades, reports ESPN. That is disappointing to hear. Growing up in Oakland, CA, we had a proud tradition of African American ballplayers... [Full Story]

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What we have (and haven't) learned about the MLB season so far

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 9, 2008 · Comments (0)

Today, MLB.com has an article outlining the first week of the MLB season speculating what these early days of the season may portend for the rest of the season. Uh, bunk. It's MLB's job to promote their product and not talk negatively about their products (aka: teams). But I answer... [Full Story]

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Steve Bartman not to blame, Moises Alou says five years later

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 4, 2008 · Comments (0)

I seem to recall Alou was hopping mad back in 2003. From the Chicago Tribune- Any holdovers still blaming Steve Bartman should let the infamous Cubs fan off the hook, Moises Alou says. The former Cubs left fielder, now with the Mets, said he wouldn't have caught the now-infamous foul... [Full Story]

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Tigers Declawed By Royals

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 3, 2008 · Comments (0)

Do the Detroit Tigers miss OF Curtis Granderson? Yes. Did they miss 3B Miguel Cabrera today with a quad injury? Yes. Are these 2 things any reason for the Tigers potent offense to muster only 5 runs in 3 games and get swept by the lowly Kansas City Royals to... [Full Story]

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Pedro Martinez to miss 4-6 weeks with hamstring pull

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 3, 2008 · Comments (0)

The three-time Cy Young winner started Tuesday's game against the Florida Marlins. From AP- MIAMI -- Pedro Martinez will be sidelined four to six weeks with what the New York Mets said was a mild strain of his left hamstring. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was placed on the... [Full Story]

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Backrow to Owner's Suite

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: April 2, 2008 · Comments (0)

Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Pro Sports Team As perviously reported, I came across a noteworthy opportunity I wanted to pass on to all sports fans. At every sporting event and around every TV set I always hear the same thing. These GMs and owners have absolutely no idea what... [Full Story]

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A-Rod Makes More Than Entire Marlins Roster

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 1, 2008 · Comments (0)

Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez's 2008 salary: $28 million The 2008 Florida Marlins roster salaries total: $21.8 million. And how does A-Rod respond: "The Marlins? It's amazing," Rodriguez said. "And they still seem to find a way to be very competitive. They have a great pool of talent; they made some... [Full Story]

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Bush Throws Out First Pitch, Liberals Respond As Expected

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 30, 2008 · Comments (4)

President Bush threw out tonight's pitch to a 50% boos and 50% yeas. To those who booed: I don't give a damn what your politics are, but this is the President of the United States. Be he (and maybe someday, she) a Republican or Democrat, he deserves your respect. Be... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (5 votes cast)

Even from 3,000 miles away...

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Opening Night gives me goosebumps. No other major sport can or will ever rival Opening Night in baseball. And the DC'ers have a beautiful new ballpark!... [Full Story]

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Woody Williams released by Houston, plans to retire

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

The 41-year-old had an ERA of over 11 in spring training this year. From AP- HOUSTON - Woody Williams was put on unconditional release waivers Saturday by the Houston Astros, who owe the pitcher $6.5 million. The 41-year-old right-hander was 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA last season and had an... [Full Story]

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Arizona Pitcher Doug Davis has cancer

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (1)

He got biopsy results this week that resulted ina cancer diagnosis. From AP- PHOENIX - Diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis decided he wanted to keep pitching until his April 10 operation. And he said he expects to pitch again soon after that. "It's going to take... [Full Story]

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Opening Day is Almost Here?

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

Considering it's currently snowing outside of my office window here in Seattle, making it seem more like the end of November vs. the end of March, I just thought I'd let every one know that Atlanta and Washington kickoff the domestic version of Opening Day this Sunday night. Heck, we... [Full Story]

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Canseco Implicates A-Rod of Taking 'Roids, Hitting on His Wife

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

When Jose Canseco talks, people listen. Therein lies the problem. Canseco's first book, "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits and How Baseball Got Big", rocked MLB's world with it's thunderous accusations and naming of famous names. Likely looking to capitalize on that poorly written, media-hyped piece of sun-dried tripe,... [Full Story]

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Own A Sports Team

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: March 20, 2008 · Comments (0)

Have you ever wanted to own your own sports franchise? Personally, I would really buy into an opportunity to be apart of a sports franchise. I came across a legit idea that I decided to actually promote. If I didn't buy into what these guys were doing 100%, then I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Chan Ho Park on the comeback trail

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 15, 2008 · Comments (0)

The South Korean baseball star is trying to re-establish himself with the Los Angeles Dodgers. From the Chosun Ilbo- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Park Chan-ho hurled three perfect innings for a personal no-hitter during a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Overall, the 35-year-old Park has... [Full Story]

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Common Sense (Finally!) In The Clemens Case

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 6, 2008 · Comments (2)

I don't believe what I'm reading. Rep. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) believes the government has gone too far in its case against Roger Clemens, asking outloud "what is the public benefit of continuing with an FBI investigation?" None, Mr. Weiner. "The real incentive to clean up this mess is not... [Full Story]

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FBI Opens Inquiry Into Clemens' Testimony

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

To no one's surprise really, the feds are going to waste our hard-earned money (aka: tax dollars) and look into whether or not pitcher Roger Clemens lied about use of performance-enhancing drugs to Congress, reports ESPN. Whew, boy I'm glad the feds are looking into this! My life certainly couldn't... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

NY Mets won't charge fans to watch practice

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008

Call this the 'Sports Knucklehead of the Day'. PORT ST. LUCIE -- The New York Mets have turned their mandatory charge to attend spring training practice into a donation. To raise money for local charities, the team on Thursday began charging fans age 15 and older $2 to watch team... [Full Story]

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Red Sox/A's Open 2008 MLB Season In Japan (Um, why?)

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 22, 2008

Dear Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Listen up, dude. I'm going make this real clear from all of us baseball traditionalists: This Opening Day in Japan bit straight up sucks pond water. Baseball is America's Pastime, right? Right. Therefore, Opening Day should take place in America. Where Americans can enjoy their... [Full Story]

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Brian McNamee: Truthteller. (And Other Things That Make You Think Your Planet Is Being Taken Over)

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 13, 2008 · Comments (5)

People are strange these days. Take for example former trainer to Roger Clemens, Brian McNamee. Today he openly told Congress that he lied about certain events, agreed that he was a drug dealer, contradicted his own Mitchell Report testimony regarding the number of times he allegedly injected Clemens, Andy Pettitte... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

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