Nick & Nick's Twins Blog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The Twins have enjoyed an impressive run of sustained success over the past nine years. Only once during that span (2007) have they posted a losing record. And if there's one lesson to be taken from the '07 team, it relates to the pitfalls of complacency. In 2006, the Twins boasted a rather impressive offense. Joe Mauer won his first batting title, Justin Morneau captured the AL MVP award, Michael...
The Mighty Quinn Media Machine (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
I was a little derelict in putting up the answers to SABR Trivia contest, which I posted here last week. The New York Times printed them Monday, so here they are: 1. Who are the three members of the 500 home-run club who also pitched in the Major Leagues? Babe Ruth (1914-21, ‘30, ‘33), Jimmie Foxx (1939, ‘45) and Ted Williams (1940). 2. Who is the player with the most career hits...
Amphibious Sports Duo (Free subscription) | 07/20/2009
If Prince Albert thought the pressure of hosting an All-Star weekend all by himself was difficult, he's in no way going to be prepared for the full court press that will be the coverage of his quest for the Triple Crown. ESPN's Tim Kurkjian weighs in , with customary great tidbits thrown in (for example: "For [Frank] Robinson, it was the only season during his brilliant career in which he led...
Twinkie Town (Free subscription) | 07/19/2009
I'm surprised. Are you surprised? We shouldn't be surprised, it's a quintessential Twins move. Mark Grudzielanek #?? / Second Base / Minnesota Twins Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Jun 30, 1970 The following occurred between 12:45 and 12:46 pm CDT today: Jesse: Grudz? Jesse: Really? Seth: Ya...just had it confirmed, too. Jesse: Why am I surprised? I don't want to set anyone up with...
Nickleanddimes (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
Poker news: YMCA and KFAN are teaming up for a charity poker tournament at St. Croix Hotel and Casino this Saturday (June 20th) at 2:00pm. For the low-low price of $100 ($70 tax deductable) you can get to take on fellow KFAN Rubes as well as radio personalities (my guess is Cory Cove aka Sludge from my favorite morning show " The Power Trip " will be there). Check out the link here for more...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 04/05/2009
Jeff Cirillo was in Arizona a few weeks ago, scouting for the Arizona Diamondbacks and coaching his son in a youth baseball tournament.
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KQHvJkWHkc It’s been seven years since Dan O’Dowd fleeced the Mariners — more specifically then GM Pat Gillick — by trading a bag of dried up baseballs known as Jeff Cirillo for middle reliever Jose Paniagua, low-end starting pitching prospect Denny Stark, and some throw-in 26-year-old lefty named Brian Fuentes. Paniagua was immediately traded...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick examines the status of nine free agents: Sammy Sosa, Kenny Lofton, Reggie Sanders, Jeff Cirillo, Royce Clayton, Steve Finley, Freddy Garcia, David Wells, and Damian Miller. Lofton is likely to find a job; he's healthy and played reasonably well last year. The Cubs still might be a fit. Seems that Garcia probably won't reach a big league mound until September; auditioning for teams...
The Final Score (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Sandy Alomar Jr., Craig Biggio, Barry Bonds, Jeff Cirillo, Royce Clayton, Roger Clemens, Jeff Conine, Steve Finley, Julio Franco, Shawn Green, Ryan Klesko, Mike Lieberthal, Kenny Lofton, Jose Mesa, Damian Miller, Eric Milton, Russ Ortiz, Neifi Perez, Mike Piazza, Reggie...
Spring City Chronicle (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
Paging Mr. Cirillo, Mr. Jeff Cirillo. Please report to the Brewers’ clubhouse.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 04/18/2008
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com : A natural righty, Drew bats from left side — D-backs' shortstop gave up switch-hitting to hone stroke — PHOENIX — Not long after he joined the D-backs last summer, Jeff Cirillo found himself in the batting cage with shortstop Stephen Drew. — Cirillo watched Drew take some swings from the right side and then the left.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 01/30/2008
According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Jeff Cirillo will likely retire after being told that the Brewers do not have a spot on their roster for him. Cirillo stated that he would only play for Seattle (where his family resides) or Milwaukee in 2008. Cirillo, a two-time all-star, has not been a full-time player since 2002 and enjoyed his greatest success with the Brewers and Colorado from 1998-2002...
The Wisconsin Sports Bar (Free subscription) | 01/08/2008
According to Tom Haudircourt over at the JS , Doug Melvin has told Jeff Cirillo that there is no room on this years team for him. I talked with Jeff Cirillo on the telephone last night and he revealed that general manager Doug Melvin told him he has no job for him in 2008. Cirillo, who had a successful second run with the Brewers from 2005-'06 as a reserve infielder, contacted Melvin to see if he might...
RotoRob (Free subscription) | 12/12/2007
Could Tony Clark stay healthy as a DH? The Twins are considering the possibility. On the weekend, we took a look at the key remaining American League free agents, in Part One and Two of our examination of the market. Today, we’ll shift our attention to the National League. Arizona Jeff Cirillo: The BoSox are seeking a role [...]
The Wisconsin Sports Bar (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
Jeff Cirillo, everybody's favorite lefty killer, is still on the market. While I don't really want him playing every day, he would be an absolutely perfect match with someone the Mr. Hadricourt mentioned yesterday...Hank Blaylock. Blaylock is being actively shopped by the Rangers. A starting pitcher, a pitching prospect (Capuano + Villanueva/Parra) and Blaylock can probably be a Brewer. His contract...
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