Camden Chat (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Following ex-Orioles like Miguel Tejada and Erik Bedard is easy, because people talk about those guys and how they lie about their age, do steroids and don't want to be aces -- anything but an ace! -- and it's easy to follow ex-Orioles like Jeff Conine because they're retired. But what about some of the flameouts, bums, schmucks and geeks that have passed through the orange and black halls in this...
FishStripes (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
Jeff Conine is the fans' choice . Jeff Conine is the fans' choice for a promotional bobblehead that will be given away on Sept. 19 on Fan Appreciation Weekend at Dolphin Stadium. The club had an online fan vote to determine which bobblehead to award. "I'm greatly honored and pleased and I would like to thank all the fans who voted online," Conine said in a statement. There is a reason he is known...
The Sports Oasis (Free subscription) | 05/30/2008
If you've been wondering what former Major Leaguer Jeff Conine has been up to since retiring, then this post is for you! If you haven't, well I'm not sure how you ended up here but there are a variety of other topics for you to peruse. Pick one, and enjoy your stay. After retiring in March, Conine decided to pursue something much less intense and a lot more relaxing. You know, something like a triathalon...
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 05/22/2008
The former major-leaguer continues to push toward his goal of finishing the Ironman World triathlon in Hawaii. When Jeff Conine retired in March after a 17-year career in Major League Baseball, his athletic pursuits did not end.
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...
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
Shakira, an all-time favorite, says good morning … even the college kids think Miguel Tejada was ambushed by ESPN last week … A-Rod's wife gave birth to a baby girl last night … a tribute to Howard Cosell, who died 13 years ago today … what sane human being forces their grandma to do this? [...]
New York Times (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
Jeff Conine has spent the first months of his post-baseball career training for the Ironman world championship in Hawaii this October.
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 04/21/2008
Does anyone know who was filling in for Karl Ravech on Baseball Tonight Monday night? Or was that Ravech and I’m losing my mind? I’m fairly sure it was Steve Berthiaume, and yet I never actually saw his face… No one expects to legitimately write about processed seafood. Let it be known that I intend [...]
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 04/19/2008
… it is past time to address our biggest weakness both this year and in our team’s history. This is a historic weakness for KC. Here is a list of former Royal shortstops since 1985: Angel Salazar, Kurt Stillwell, David Howard (protected over Jeff Conine in the expansion draft), Greg Gagne (who was actually the best of [...]
Baseball Prospectus Radio Podcast (Free subscription) | 04/12/2008
NEWLou Gehrig was the Iron Horse, but Jeff Conine might rightly be called the Ironman soon (and I don't mean Tony Stark!) Conine isn't far removed from being Mr. Marlin, but he's not slowing down in retirement. He sits down with friend of BP Pete Williams to discuss his plans and his careers.Click here to read more or download the show.
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
The Reds have traded Jon Coutlangus to the D-backs for outfielder Daniel Perales. Being Wayne Krivsky’s first trade of the 2008 season, I thought it a good time to review why Walt Jocketty is here in a glass jar. Krivsky took over in February 2006 and his first 3 trades were monumental, acquiring 3 current [...]
Mike's Mets (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
part 1 | part 2 (this article) | part 3 | conclusions As mentioned in part 1 of this analysis, we're taking a look at the moves Omar Minaya has made as General Manager of the Mets. Minaya has taken a lot of heat lately for some of the moves...
FishStripes (Free subscription) | 04/01/2008
Not by me, of course, since I can't remember the last time I saw an Opening Day game . Jeff Conine, who officially retired as a Marlin on Friday after signing a one-day contract, was honored with a pre-game video montage of his career. He also was given a framed replica of his jersey from the 2003 World Series. --- The fans gave Conine a standing ovation and his pitch easily reached Fox, in the air....
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 04/01/2008
Johan Santana and one big inning were all the New York Mets needed. Santana struck out eight in seven dominant innings, David Wright hit a three-run double and New York opened its season with a 7-2 win Monday over the Florida Marlins.
MLB (Free subscription) | 03/31/2008
Conine to compete in Ironman triathlon
