AZ Snakepit (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP The Panda dives back to first, as a pick-off throw "bamboo-zles" Tracy and "shoots" past him during an April game in Phoenix. Browse more photos » I'm pleased to report my digestive system is no longer participating in a Michael Bay remake of Krakatoa, East of Java . That's probably for the best, since our first-base...
Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
... 100 games at the position during the '00s. You'll have 48 hours to vote. Today, we're starting at first base, with easily the smallest field of candidates. The nominees are: Richie Sexson Seasons as a Brewer: 4, 2000-2003 Slash line as a Brewer: .276/.366/.536 UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -10.6 runs* WAR as a Brewer: 10.2 * - FanGraphs only has UZR data since 2002, so this number does...
Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | yesterday
... at least 100 games at the position during the '00s. You'll have 48 hours to vote. Voting for our first position, first base, opened yesterday and will close at 4 pm tomorrow. Today, we're opening the voting at second base: Ronnie Belliard Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2000-2002* Slash line as a Brewer: .251/.327/.384 UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -6.9 runs** WAR as a Brewer:...
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009
More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP 4 months ago: Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell participates during fielding practice prior to a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Friday July 10, 2009. Lowell, who is on the disabled list with a ailing right hip, is expected to return after the All Star break.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Browse more photos » Red...
MLB (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Clement's future at first base -- for now
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
The Rockies' bench might get stronger this winter without adding a player. Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd said Thursday that outfielder Brad Hawpe might be asked to back up Todd Helton at first base.
Going Wimax (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
MoquiZone has set up the first commercial usage 3.5G WiMax base station in China. It’s the first step in allowing internet cafe users the ability to play games on MoquiZone’s online game portal. All this takes place over a national WiMax network. The MoqiZone Network utilizes a centrally located base station. This is important to link [...] Visit Going WiMax...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ryan Langerhans , Bill Hall , Michael Saunders , Jack Hannahan , Ken Griffey Jr. , Mike Carp and Matt Tuiasosopo . Those are the people currently on the 40-man roster who profile as bench bats or a starter at designated hitter, first base or left field for 2010. That's seven names for six spots (the three starting jobs plus three bench roles) and that's before we sign anyone else. Heaven...
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Phillies have signed Ross Gload to a two-year contract, according to MLB.com. The 33–year-old Gload hit .261 last season for the Marlins, but had a .318 average as a pinch hitter, while batting .271 against right-handed pitching. Gload has played first base and all three outfield positions during his career. Earlier tonight, FoxSports.com said Gload deciding between [...]
Baseball Digest Daily (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
... for this man and his family. Patrick J. “Paddy” Bolan was probably born in 1869. The first I could find of Bolan was in a March 26, 1890, article in the Sporting Life about baseball in Toledo: “Amateur ball in this city has struck a snag. Price, a promising first base player, has signed with an Indiana club, and Picord and Bolan, the crack battery of...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
Seven teams are in on injury-prone on-base machine Nick Johnson, tweets ESPN's Jayson Stark: the Mariners, Giants, Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Orioles, and Yankees. Stark says Johnson is high on Seattle's first base shopping list. It's been said that Johnson, 31, is seeking a two-year deal. Check out our discussion post on him here.
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
These quotes come from Mark Hale and George A. King III : First his former coach, Andy Van Slyke: “He’s almost too good to be true,” Van Slyke told The Post yesterday about the newest Yankees star. “I’ve got four boys. If I had a daughter, I’d want him to be the guy first on line to marry my daughter.” Van Slyke did say that Granderson may be...
ariza8v1ur | yesterday
CLEVELAND – New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete. On Monday, Acta picked Tim Tolman as the bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach. Tolman spent two seasons as Acta's third-base coach with the Washington Nationals. He was in Cleveland's organization for four years, serving as minor league field coordinator
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday
... hit .261/.329/.400 in 259 plate appearances with the Marlins this year, playing a combination of first base, left field and right field. He even pitched a scoreless frame against the Rays this May, inducing a double play ball off of Dioner Navarro.
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Mets, Cardinals, Giants, Yankees, Red Sox and Twins are all in on free-agent Mark DeRosa, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. Last week, FoxSports.com said DeRosa is looking for a multi-year deal. …he’s an interesting player, for sure, as he can play third base and both corner outfield positions… the word last summer, before he was traded, [...]
