MLB: Preview 2009: Another wide-open year in NL …
Manny Ramirez’s arrival at spring training looked a little like a Hollywood premiere. As television cameras zoomed in, everyone from reporters to team employees clamored for time with the Los Angeles. … Breaking News/Updates …
A-Rod: Keep names from 2003 drug tests anonymous
Speaking in a televisioin interview taped before his hip surgery, Alex Rodriguez said he believes the other 103 positive tests from Major League Baseball’s 2003 survey program should remain anonymous, the New York Yankees slugger told the YES Network in an interview to be aired Tuesday. Speaking with host Michael Kay for a segment taped before the slugger’s March 9 right surgery, Rodriguez said that he does not think releasing the identities of that year’s other positive tests for perform
Open Thread: Spring Training Game 28 - A's vs. Milwaukee …
Well that’s good news. It would be nice for him to shake off the rust this year, and restart his climb to the majors a year from now. “And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!” — Wayne Hagin, A’s radio play-by-play, mid-80s … http://msn .foxsports.com/mlb/story/9387670/Notes:-Rockies%27-Helton-in-swing-at-spring-training. i think they should still go after gaudin/bannister/kendrick/gorzellany…players demoted or fallen out of favor in their situations. have some mlb …
Baseball 2009: Spring Training: Random News & Views From Around …
As if fans weren’t confused enough trying to locate their favorite players during spring training, behold the World Baseball Classic. Not that they were favorable to begin with, but the odds continue to stack up against Boston Red Sox … The Tim Lincecum clone featured in the new MLB 2K9 television ad looks like something out of a dark, graphic novel … and makes Randy Johnson look halfway human. Speaking of Lincecum, is anyone else worried this kid is going the route of …
Tribe Matters, major or minor: Indians, Aeros and MLB » Blog …
MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince wrote about DeRosa as well. DeRosa hit two home runs in the game and nearly missed another. The extended spring training has also given Dave Dellucci another chance to hurt himself and possibly push his way off … OTHER NEWS. Detroit Tigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of it. The diagnosis came as a shock to Willis the most, according to the Detroit News. …
MLB Game Summary - Cleveland At Chicago Cubs - Wisconsin Sports …
MLB Game Summary - Cleveland At Chicago Cubs. POSTED: 6:33 pm CDT March 29, 2009. Mesa, AZ — (Sports Network) - Mark DeRosa smacked a pair of home runs during a three-hit, four RBI-effort to lift the Indians to a 7-5 spring training …
Cubs choose closer, Yankees pick center fielder | Hot News …
March 30, 2009 | By admin In MLB |. The Chicago Cubs chose Kevin Gregg to be their closer, and the New York Yankees will give Brett Gardner his shot in center field. Acquired by Chicago in an offseason trade with Florida, Gregg beat out Carlos Marmol, the Cubs’ top … “Gregg came in here and hasn’t given up a run all spring,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Sunday in Mesa, Ariz. “I think leaving spring training, we’re a better team the way we’ve put this thing together.” …
MLB: Preview 2009: Yankees spend big to chase AL crown …
Breaking News/Updates ….. Two of the team’s top starting pitchers were hurting in spring training: John Lackey and Ervin Santana. The latter is expected to miss at least the first month because of a sore elbow. Kelvim Escobar is still working his way back from surgery. Nick Adenhart is among the potential fill-ins. Bobby Abreu ($5 million for one year) was added to an already crowded outfield that also includes Guerrero, Torii Hunter, Juan Rivera and Gary Matthews Jr. …
Dear Regular Season: Start Already!
From this post, we are 10 days away from opening day, and I cannot wait. Spring ball feeds my fix, but I’d consider it more low-end appetizer. Pitchers are only allowed so many at bats and hitters allowed so many innings. The WBC was great because it provided a playoff-like atmosphere (too bad USA lost). But since that finished up earlier in the week, I’m bored. It kind of ruined spring training games, but at the same time brought some excitement and restlessness for what is to come. I’m done ch
Another A-Bomb From A-Rod
Just when you thought you’d seen and heard it all in regards to Alex Rodriguez’s on and off-the-field exploits he comes up with another salvo to further soil and damage his already tarnished reputation. Not only does he swing the spotlight back onto himself he also pulls his organization and teammates back into the light with him. In the latest media circus headache for the New York Yankees Rodriguez’s name has been linked to Kristen Davis the well known madam who supplied ex-Governor Eliot Sp
