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Sosa’s Corked Bat Goes Unsold at Auction

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Do remember where you were in on June 3, 2003 when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Tampa Bay Rays, and their superlative slugger turned persona non grata Sammy Sosa got caught, red-handed, using a corked bat? I do, as I was in the bleachers that night and since Wrigley Field hasn't really upgraded their multimedia amenities in several decades, no one there had any clue as to … [Read more...] about Sosa’s Corked Bat Goes Unsold at Auction

Omar Vizquel to Join 3,000 Hit Club with White Sox?

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Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.75-million contract with 11-time Gold Glove infielder Omar Vizquel. The 43 year old, hit .276 (95-344) with 11 doubles, two home runs and 30 RBI in 108 games with the White Sox in 2010.  He made 62 starts at third base, 19 at second, eight at shortstop and one as the designated hitter. And believe it or not, … [Read more...] about Omar Vizquel to Join 3,000 Hit Club with White Sox?

Chicago Cubs Give Manager Mike Quade a 2 year deal

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Announced this morning, the Chicago Cubs and manager Mike Quade reached agreement on a two-year contract with a club option for the 2013 season.  Quade arrived in Chicago yesterday to finalize the deal and a press conference will be held today at Wrigley Field at 3 p.m. Quade, 53, became the 51st manager in franchise history when he took the helm on August 23 following Lou … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Give Manager Mike Quade a 2 year deal

Wide strike zone a trend in MLB playoffs

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As another MLB postseason gets underway, we welcome back some of the game's great traditions: sprawling sellout crowds, three-man rotations, and elimination games.  Even the cable networks step up their game for the playoffs, introducing strike zone radars like TBS's "Pitch Trax." The idea is that everyone is held to a higher standard in the playoffs - even the umpires. But … [Read more...] about Wide strike zone a trend in MLB playoffs

Memo to Yankees, Derek Jeter: Not a Leadoff Hitter

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With the moral demise of Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter is now the most revered man in all of sports. Whether he is driving by a fire in a “Rescue Me” trailer or running out to his position in the Bronx, graceful is a word that describes him. The captain is every manager’s dream and Joe Girardi is certainly enamored with him. This is the only explanation why he is still hitting … [Read more...] about Memo to Yankees, Derek Jeter: Not a Leadoff Hitter

Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse

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Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by Hunter Wendelstedt in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Yankees at Target Field. This put the club down 2-0 and in a bind because Phil Hughes is now on the horizon for Saturday night’s game in the Big Apple. It was obvious that Carl Pavano was getting squeezed when he appeared to have struck out Lance … [Read more...] about Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse

The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown

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The Backdoor Cut takes a look back at games one and two of the New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins ALDS....Umpiring, Andy Pettitte's Dominance, playoff managing, and Lance Berkman's re-emergance are just a few of the topics touched on...If you like what you hear, listen to the radio version of The Backdoor Cut Tuesday Nights from 9-11 p.m. on 91.7 fm KAUG or online at … [Read more...] about The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown