Category Archives: Baseball

Where Does Tom Glavine Go from Here?!

  Future Hall of Famer Tom Glavine was released by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.   This shocking move came just days after Glavine had thrown six scoreless innings in his latest rehab start. The Braves claim they released Glavine … Continue reading

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Lights, Camera, History: Johnson Takes Aim at 300

Tonight Randy Johnson will attempt to make history…yet again. Tonight, at 45 years old, “The Big Unit” will attempt to have his cake and eat it too…yet again. Tonight the San Francisco Giants southpaw makes his first bid for career … Continue reading

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Better Late than Never: Twins Sign Crede

It’s about damn time. After sitting idle for most of the offseason, the Minnesota Twins finally addressed the most glaring hole on the team’s roster by inking former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede to an incentive-laden, one-year contract. According … Continue reading

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Mat Gamel: the Future is Now (or Never)

On Friday the Milwaukee Brewers announced that third baseman Bill Hall has a partial tear in his left calf and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Four to six weeks would cover the majority of Spring Training, putting … Continue reading

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Salvaging the Dodgers’ Offseason

Step one: end negotiations with Manny Ramirez. Step two: sign Orlando Hudson and before the ink has even dried on that contract, sign an outfielder with some pop, perhaps Ken Griffey or Garret Anderson. The Dodgers’ offseason has been, for … Continue reading

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It’s a Dunn Deal

It finally happened. Adam Dunn, he of the five consecutive 40-homer seasons, has found a new home in Washington DC.   Dunn reportedly signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nationals, presumably to play first base and hit cleanup … Continue reading

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Angels Adding Abreu?!

According to reports, the Los Angeles Angels are nearing a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. If these rumors prove to be true this will be a win-win-win for all parties. Bobby Abreu would gain a chance to join … Continue reading

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Top Five Under-the-Radar Signings

This offseason has been one unlike any other in recent memory. Tons of talent was available via free-agency, but most teams were in penny-pinching mode. As a result, numerous superstars and role-players remain unsigned with the countdown to Spring Training … Continue reading

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Handing Out the Hardware

Well, the post-season is upon us. A few major moves have already been made and starting tomorrow at midnight, it’s going to be a free-for-all on free agents. With these major events transpiring and the impending arrival of the Winter … Continue reading

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Ray of Hope

Cole Hamels is out of the way. That’s right Rays fans (or bandwagon jumpers) even though Tampa Bay took the loss in the World Series opener, there’s one big ray of hope for games two through four and that’s the … Continue reading

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That’s Why They Play the Games…

There’s an old adage in sports that championships are won on the field, not on paper and that’s why they play the games. On paper the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians figured to battle one another all-season long for supremacy … Continue reading

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Dealing with Papi’s Big Injury

David Ortiz hit the DL this week with a tear in the sheath that surrounds the tendon in his left wrist and although Big Papi thinks he can be back in a month, many think that the injury won’t heal … Continue reading

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Trying Times in Twins Territory…

Okay…so as a Twins fan, these are somewhat trying times. I knew coming into this postseason that Torii Hunter was as good as gone. You don’t come off a career year and enter a VERY thin free-agent market and actually … Continue reading

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Brad Radke Retires

Tuesday marked the end of an era for Twins fans when Brad Radke officially announced his retirement. Radke has long been the face of the Twins organization and a pillar in an often unstable rotation. His presence guided a young … Continue reading

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One of My Favorite Baseball Moments…

It’s Game 6 of the 1993 World Series and you’re a fan watching the game at home. You see Joe Carter step to the plate and you can just feel the electricity in the air. The Jays have one of … Continue reading

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