MLB
Ryne Sandberg’s NL East Preview
Baseball Hall of Famer elect Ryne Sandberg’s NL East preview was posted on Yahoo Sports yesterday. Sandberg picked the Mets for second place this year but says they could be the team to end Atlanta’s reign over the division. I’m not quite that confident that the can be that good but I know they’ll be […]
Bonds Rage
A frustrated and melancholy Barry Bonds announced to the media yesterday that the rehab from his latest knee surgery could possibly keep him out for all of the 2005 MLB season. The following are some quotes from his address: “You guys wanted to hurt me bad enough, you finally got me.” “You wanted me to […]
Suspension Only Steroid Policy
Last week MLBs drug testing policy came under extreme scrutiny on Capitol Hill. The plan called for a 10-day suspension or up to $10,000 fine for a first positive test, a 30-day suspension or up to $25,000 fine for second positive, a 60-day suspension or up to $50,000 fine for a third positive and a […]
Albom on Steroids in Baseball
Mitch Albom had a great column in yesterday’s Detroit Free Press in which he compares a players obligation to be weighed with their opposition to be tested for steroids. Very well done.
Catching Up
One of the reasons I haven’t posted in a while is that there’s not very much going on. Of course there’s the usual spring training stories: young guys and non-roster invitees battling for roster spots, nagging veteran’s injuries, watching the new guys, etc. But those are not really noteworthy stories and I didn’t think I […]
My Take on A-Rod’s Slump
Everyone in the press is all over the Alex Rodriguez slump and trying to figure out what’s wrong with him. The answer? Nothing. He’s a player who is adjusting to a new team and a new position. Like any other player in that situation he is bound to have cold spells while making the adjustment. […]
Yankees’ Lieber Resumes Pitching
It’s nice to have money to spend on a project like Jon Lieber. Once a promising pitcher for the Cubs, Lieber is now rehabbing in the Yankees minor league camp. Say what you will about the Boss but there’s no doubt about his commitment to winning. That’s the only explanation for the Yankees signing him […]
TCPalm: Real fans want to know if Bonds cheated
Interesting how this article came out on the same day I commented about Barry Bonds.
My Take on Barry Bonds
I’d like to congratulate Barry Bonds on passing Willie Mays on the all time home run list. There is, of course, a cloud hanging over this feat as Bonds has been accused of taking steroids. In America a man is considered innocent until proven guilty and Bonds has not yet been proven guilty so I’d […]
Ricoh Ads On Yankees Uniforms/Helmets
Am I the only one who finds the Ricoh ads on the Yankees uniforms and helmets to be a distraction? They’re also an eyesore. If teams need to resort to this kind of measure to raise money then they’re obviously not spending wisely. (I originally had the word thriftly at the end of that sentence […]
