The Oakland A’s are 23-26, losers of 6 of their last 7 and in last place in the AL West. On top of all of that, there is turmoil in the bullpen. Recent comments by closer (at least while Andrew Bailey is hurt) Brian Fuentes strongly criticized Manager Bob Geren for his handling of the relief corps. Fuentes complained about being brought into a game in the 8th inning and … [Read more...] about Bob Geren and the Oakland Athletics Bullpen
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Meet the new Chicago Cubs Call-up: Outfielder Lou Montanez
It's been an injury-riddled 2011 for the Chicago Cubs thus far. Not that many people had huge expectations for the Cubs this year, but they certainly don't have them now. We're only to Memorial Day, and there's been a boatload of roster shuffling mandated by injuries already. Yesterday, the Cubs selected the contract of outfielder Lou Montanez from Triple-A Iowa and placed … [Read more...] about Meet the new Chicago Cubs Call-up: Outfielder Lou Montanez
Yeah, I Actually played Ball with Tigers Catcher Alex Avila
I’m a baseball fan. I love baseball. For as long as I can remember baseball has been my favorite sport. In fact, my first celebrity crushes were Madonna and Geena Davis in A League of Their Own: a movie about women playing baseball. By H. Jose Bosch … [Read more...] about Yeah, I Actually played Ball with Tigers Catcher Alex Avila
New York Mets Respond to Owner’s Public Bashing of Beltran, Reyes, Wright
The New York Mets held a team meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field to address the elephant barging inside the tight quarters of the visitor’s clubhouse: The comments of team owner Fred Wilpon, who ripped the team and three of his best players in the latest edition of The New Yorker. Wilpon reached out Tuesday to apologize to outfielder Carlos Beltran, shortstop Jose … [Read more...] about New York Mets Respond to Owner’s Public Bashing of Beltran, Reyes, Wright
Tigers Jim Leyland has Loses it over Detroit Talk Radio Questioning (Audio)
One of the most important things you have to learn when you work in any enterprise that invites public criticism is- don't fire back. Stay above the fray. Let the meatheads and idiots have their say. And even the intelligent with well-reasoned critiques, let it go. Remember you're the one on stage, they're watching you, meaning you automatically have the higher ground. I … [Read more...] about Tigers Jim Leyland has Loses it over Detroit Talk Radio Questioning (Audio)
2011 MLB Mock Draft Version 1.0 (5-24-11)
The MLB Draft is the least exciting draft of the three major American sports (sorry, hockey), mostly due to the lack of interest surrounding college and amateur baseball and their lack of immediate impact on their given team. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2011 MLB Mock Draft Version 1.0 (5-24-11)
Brewers Corey Hart Returns With a Bang; Three HR and Seven RBI
Jim Leyland’s Return to Pittsburgh Less than Triumphant
The Detroit Tigers played a three game interleague series last weekend in PNC Park in Pittsburgh. One of baseball’s most breathtaking ballparks has consistently housed one of the worst teams because ownership has refused to spend money over the last decade plus. The last time that there was a competitive product on the field Jim Leyland was the manager. He took his Detroit … [Read more...] about Jim Leyland’s Return to Pittsburgh Less than Triumphant
Break Out the Brooms: Minnesota Twins Get Swept
Just when fans think things couldn’t get much worse, the Minnesota Twins sink to new unheard of depths. The team that is perennially slated to contend for the AL Central division crown is in a tailspin that it cannot seem to kick. The offensive output continues to be a concern. Even when they do score runs, they seem to find a way to blow it in the late innings. The club seemed … [Read more...] about Break Out the Brooms: Minnesota Twins Get Swept
