I’m not sure what the Detroit Tigers did to piss off the gods of debilitating injuries, but it’s too late to sacrifice a live chicken on the mound at this point. So Detroit needs MacGyver if it wants any chance of staying in the hunt until Brandon Inge, Magglio Ordonez and Carolos Guillen come back. But let’s be honest. Starting a paper clip, some duct tape and a box of … [Read more...] about 2011 Looking like CRITICAL year for Detroit Tigers GM
Archives for July 2010
Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers
Cubbies get Blake Dewitt, pitching prospects (including Tim Wallach's son) in return. On Major League Baseball trading deadline day the Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handed pitching prospects Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach from the Los Angeles Dodgers. In exchange they sent away left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly, infielder Ryan The "The Riot" … [Read more...] about Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers
Cubs Reinstate Emotional Train Wreck Pitcher Big Z
In a move that screams (and when talking about Big Z. you gotta use the word scream) "hey, it's already broken, so how much more damage can he really do?" The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the restricted list and kicked right-handed reliever Bob Howry to the curb. Zambrano made four minor league appearances since being placed on … [Read more...] about Cubs Reinstate Emotional Train Wreck Pitcher Big Z
Ken Macha Admits His Mancrush on Weeks
Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ken Macha says that Rickie Weeks' approach and work ethic at the plate makes him one of his favorite players. Macha isn't sure how to rank them all, he just knows Weeks is up there. He has even compared Rickie to baseball Hall of Famers. "I don't know how to rank people. It's hard to do that," Macha said. "I talked about [Andre] Dawson the other day … [Read more...] about Ken Macha Admits His Mancrush on Weeks
White Sox Trade Rumors: The latest on Jackson, Dunn, and more
The 2010 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is getting down to its final hours and despite other sites predicating that it would come and go quietly, the hot stove has heated up more than Bobby Jenks fastball in the last 48 hours. Edwin Jackson, Adam Dunn, Roy Oswalt, Scott Podsednik and Adam LaRoche, are just a few of the name floating into the White Sox seas. Here’s … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Rumors: The latest on Jackson, Dunn, and more
AL Cy Young Watch
2010 has been a year unlike any other in Major League Baseball, particularly on the pitching side of things. As we were witness to on Monday night, we are truly seeing another year of the pitcher. … [Read more...] about AL Cy Young Watch
Brewers Say Saturday Can’t Come Soon Enough
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Like a too-long car ride on a cross-country family vacation, the Milwaukee Brewers just want Saturday’s trade deadline to be over and done with. “Everyone just wants to get that day over with,” said Corey Hart. “When we’re past it, we can move forward.” “It comes and goes. It’s one of those things where you know business is … [Read more...] about Brewers Say Saturday Can’t Come Soon Enough
The Good and Bad of the Matt Capps Deal for the Minnesota Twins
Roy Oswalt is changing uniforms and his presence instantly makes his new team a World Series contender. Those words would’ve been music to the ears of Minnesota had the Twins been the team in question. … [Read more...] about The Good and Bad of the Matt Capps Deal for the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins Trade for Matt Capps; A Win and a Loss?
Quick question: What would you consider more satisfying, a piece of perfectly seasoned but dry beef jerky that takes a long time to chew before you can swallow it or a super sweet piece of gum that is great tasting at first but eventually leaves your palate bland and must be spit out? Think about it, we'll get to the point of that query later. The Twins now have a former … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Trade for Matt Capps; A Win and a Loss?
A’s Superprospect Stassi has Tremendous Baseball Lineage
"My great-great-uncle Myril Hoag, played baseball for 13 years and got to play with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig," said Kane County Cougars (the Oakland Athletics single A affiliate) catcher Max Stassi. "My dad played professional baseball, my grandfather, my great-grandfather, so it's kind of a family tradition. We've had a lot of fun talking baseball with them, I'm a third … [Read more...] about A’s Superprospect Stassi has Tremendous Baseball Lineage