It sure seems the numbers that take place while the ball is in play have been a big topic in the news this week. The NCAA seems to think it should be the sole authority on who gets to report what takes place on its athletic fields of competition. In other number news, Scott Boras [...]
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Statistical Tussles Making Headlines
Posted in Around the Web, Braves, college baseball, Cubs, ESPN on June 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sweet Lou
Posted in Cubs on June 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Lou Piniella was a Yankee persona in the late 1970s. His pedigree as a manager is no different as fiesty, along with an occasional temper tantrum. His management style is not one that favors young players, but he is one that DOES give players a second chance. Lou is perfect for a franchise that has [...]
Josh Hamilton has a 1150 OPS
Posted in Cubs, MLB, National League, Rays, Reds on April 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Its never been the numbers that he can put up while on the diamond. Its the struggle to stay healthy while on the field, alongside the multi-year absence while he batted drugs. When I heard that the Reds would give Josh a legitimate chance to compete for a job in Spring Training, my initial thoughts [...]
Wonderboy: Opening Day Recreates “The Natural”
Posted in Cubs, MLB, National League, Reds on April 3, 2007 | 1 Comment »
We have all seen the movie The Natural. Boy, did the Josh Hamilton major league debut on opening day sure remind us of this scene from the movie.
Tale of three Cubs Left Fielders
Posted in Cubs, MLB, National League on March 20, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’d say there is not position battle in all of baseball that is muddled the way the Cubs outfield is. It was early in camp that Lou Piniella went out on a limb and stated that Felix Pie has no room in the Cub’s outfield. It was last season that Alfonso Soriano was kicking and [...]
Spring Sizzlers
Posted in Cubs, Prospects, Rotisserie, Spring Training on March 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I agree with this. Bourn will be eating cheese steaks this summer. His stolen base ability and hitting skills remind me of the CF the Dodgers just spent a whole lotta money on. Pecota says he will be a good one. Other BP prospects by position can be found here. Every Spring there is that [...]
Spring Cactus Fever Day Four
Posted in Brewers, Cubs, MLB, National League, Spring Training on March 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today we visited Mesa and saw the Chicago Cubs Spring Training home that is called HoHoKam Park. Jason Marquis took the hill for Cubs against the Brewers Claudio Vargas. Marquis had a decent outing and made it appear like Cubs made a decent move signing him. I had not realized he batted lefty. Some unknown [...]
Lou Get a Clue
Posted in Cubs on March 9, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If Piniella says this, all I can say is to direct you to this site. an-ess-say-on-pee-ay-felix-pie And of course, fireloupiniella.wordpress.com
Cactus Spring Fever Day Two
Posted in Cubs, Mariners, Padres, Spring Training on March 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres both call the Peoria Sports Complex their Spring Training Home. This ballpark was the destination for the second day of the Cactus League tour as the Padres faced the visiting Chicago Cubs. On the mound to start the game for the Padres was future Hall of Fame [...]
Baseball March Madness Tape Measure Blasts
Posted in Angels, Around the Web, Cubs, Eye Candy on March 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The list season continues with the most influential people in online sports from a business perspective. I can’t say I have really heard of most of the folks. I tend to favor this list of the 20 most influential sports bloggers. We know about Carl Pavano and that fact that he was concealed his injury [...]
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