December 2008
60 posts
McGowan begins throwing again →
Two important quotes to note from this article: 1. “The team is saying that I’m ahead of schedule on being ready to pitch, but they also are saying that they want me to take it easy during spring training,” McGowan said. They want to build me back up slowly.”
Good news. 2. The 2009 season will begin April 1 for the Blue Jays. McGowan was listed as Toronto’s No. 2 starter last...
(via no mas)
WatchThe field of Wrigley is turned into a rink. (via The Score Blog)
“We’re done, we won’t be spending any money.”
– J.P. Ricciardi Done? B-b-b-but you didn’t even start….
“First baseman Mark Teixeira got his first taste of the postseason this year and...”
– The Hater Nation (via letsgomets)
Sources: Teixeira takes Yanks' 8-year deal →
“Free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an eight-year contract worth $180 million…” Bah humbug.
'Twas the night before Christmas: Blue Jays...
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the clubhouse, Not a player was in sight, not even a spouse. The jerseys were all hung in the lockers with care, With hopes that a new free agent pitcher soon would be there. The Blue Jays were nestled all snug in their beds, As visions of 3rd place or better danced in their heads. There was Beeston without socks, and J.P. in his lap, And they had...
Hill will be ready for Jays opener →
“I can only remember bits and pieces of the game. I was psyched. I had a feeling...”
– Dock Ellis, the only pitcher in baseball history to throw a no-hitter while taking LSD, died this morning at the age of 63. I think someone tossing a no-hitter on acid is one of the 10 most amazing things that have ever happened in baseball, or on earth. (via leitch) (via jeffbaum) (via soupsoup)
Braves vow to boycott agents →
Ok, not ALL agents. Just Rafael Furcal’s.
Sabathia is the fattest man to ever wear the... →
Ok, technically that isn’t what the article is saying but that’s how I read it.
Sources: Furcal back with Dodgers →
Tease.
How The Mets and Yankees Spend So Much In A... →
soupsoup: Will Leitch in New York Mag
Remembering the last time the Yankees tried to... →
Source: Burnett, Yankees agree on deal →
“Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com.” The best part of this deal for A.J., if it’s true, is he gets to continue to be a #2 starter.
Lyle Overbay of the Blue Jays hangs out at the...
“Last weekend… a guest of a guest visited our patio for a quiet drink. And a few quiet drinks were exactly what he had!
Had this young man had drinks in any of the local pubs or clubs in the entertainment district, he might have attracted a lot of unwanted attention. He’s a local athlete; he’s the first baseman with the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team who just recently signed a...
CC Sabathia is a Yankee. →
soupsoup:
streetsofchicago:
There’s a non-monetary reason why the Yankees can close deals with ace pitchers. It’s because they’re the Yankees. We’ll need one more solid 3 or 4 spot in the rotation and then, Hello championship #27.
There are 60 million reasons why he’s a Yankee. The next highest offer to CC was $100mm.
Do pinstripes make a person look even fatter or are they slimming? I...
The complexities of free agent signings
According to The Blue Jay Hunter, A.J. Burnett’s wife, Karen, is so terrified of flying that his contract with the Jays guaranteed his wife 8 limo trips per season from Toronto to Baltimore This helps explain why A.J. is even thinking about signing with the Orioles. However, as you may have read the Braves are apparently set to make Burnett a very nice offer. This will of course put A.J....
Mets Agree To Terms With K-Rod →
letsgomets / thumbwrestlinginbaltimore / soupsoup
Overrated but the Mets got a solid deal. Apparently K-Rod’s agent was hoping for 5yr/$15 mil.
1 tag
That girl and a Jay #5
That girl and Jesse Carlson. Stupid grin and all.
