Pujols NL MVP: Cards Wouldn't Have Finished 4th Without 'em!
Nov 19, 2008 | 8:31PM | MikeGwizdala
Statistically Albert Pujols is one of those players who could win MVP every year. Yet I can't quite understand writers who say your team has to be in the playoff mix to be in ... Read More
categories: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals, CC Sabathia, Manny Ramirez, Brad Lidge, Ryan Howard, Mariano Rivera, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, New York Mets
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Tuesday Links
Nov 18, 2008 | 7:41PM | RaysDigest
It was depressing to learn that the talented writers at Fire Joe Morgan are calling it quits
after years of providing entertaining criticism of the mainstream
sports media. From the Joe chats to food metaphors, Ken Tremendous,
Junior and dak used humor to spread the word... Read More
categories: Florida Marlins, Hanley Ramirez, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Jeremy Affeldt, Atlanta Braves, Jake Peavy, San Diego Padres
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The Yankees Offseason Blueprint For 2009
Nov 14, 2008 | 2:41PM | MikeGwizdala
Pitching and defense wins championships. Now where have I heard that before? Oh yeah it was only the mantra of the Yankees dynas... Read More
categories: New York Yankees, CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, Mike Mussina, Andy Pettitte, Joba Chamberlain, Nick Swisher, Mark Teixeira, Derek Jeter, Manny Ramirez, Robinson Cano, Mariano Rivera, Orlando Hudson, Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Jorge Posada, David Ortiz, Cole Hamels, Josh Beckett
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Hitting Below the Belt
Nov 14, 2008 | 5:02AM | edhardiman
I thought Al Davis had to die for Jerry Jones to be reincarnated as him. Jones last days in the bunker include issuing orders for armies that don't exist, "absol... Read More
categories: NFL, FOWL LINE, Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, New England Patriots, Randy Johnson, NHL, BCS, Ball State, Philadelphia Phillies, Muzzy, SOCCER, Bobby McMahon
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Handing Out The Hardware
Nov 09, 2008 | 7:01PM | RaysDigest
In my opinion, choosing award selections is one of the most enjoyable parts of writing about baseball (click here to compare my mid-season award picks). And I just could not help myself, so I decided to update my picks back from September. ... Read More
categories: St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols, MLB, Tyler's Take, Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, Chicago Cubs, Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds, Jair Jurrjens, Atlanta Braves, Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks
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When a Rube Meets a City Slicker with a Big Cigar
Nov 08, 2008 | 9:13PM | edhardiman
You know I called this years ago, this decade long disaster in the making, elevating Ruben Amaro, Jr., to the Phillies GM job. You don't groom somebody ten years to do a job! If anything that's proof... Read More
categories: MLB, FOWL LINE, DAILY NOTES, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, Matt Holliday, Kobe-Bourbon Martini©, Crottin de Cheval les Boules Brasserie, Hotel Gran Belette Merde
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Did McLouth Deserve To Win A Gold Glove?
Nov 05, 2008 | 10:33PM | RaysDigest
Nate McLouth had a breakout season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .276/.356/.497, with 26 homers and 94 RBIs. McLouth, who earned the Pirates’ starting center field jo... Read More
categories: Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez, David Wright, Brandon Phillips, Greg Maddux, MLB, Jimmy Rollins, Tyler's Take, MLB Gold Glove, Arizona Diamondbacks, Florida Marlins, Nate McLouth
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A 'Closer' Look
Nov 03, 2008 | 9:05PM | RaysDigest
According to the Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies simply cannot afford to re-sign free-agent closer Brian Fuentes.
Fuentes, perhaps the premier relief pitcher available outside of Francisco Rodriguez of the Lo... Read More
categories: Brian Fuentes, Colorado Rockies, Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, MLB, New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera, Philadelphia Phillies, Brad Lidge, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Billy Wagner, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians
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Who Would You Throw Under The Bus? -- November 2, 2008
Nov 02, 2008 | 7:10PM | jon_464
It's that time of week again, sports fans. Time to call out the object or objects of your ire in the sports world. Here, you can throw them un... Read More
categories: NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, NASCAR, David Gilliland, Juan Pablo Montoya, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies
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