While neither the Red Sox nor the Yankees are getting strong overall performances from their respective rotations, it’s pretty clear that Boston has the edge here as we look forward to the remainder of the 2008 campaign. Both teams are relying on youngsters to fill rotation spots, but in New York’s case, the youth movement […]
A Tale of Two Rotations Read Post »
We’re going to bounce all over the map today, discussing some minor leaguers, some major leaguers, some Indy players and even some international players. Nevin Ashley, the Rays’ sixth rounder in 2006, is struggling to adjust to High-A ball this season. The former First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference catcher is just 5-for-33 in his last
Fantasy Notes: Around the Diamond Read Post »
The Atlanta Thrashers, who have never won a playoff game since entering the league in 1999, appear to be finally ready to hold the only GM they’ve ever had accountable. The word on the street is that the team has reversed its long standing stance of patience and has asked Don Waddell to step down
Waddell Waddling out of Atlanta? Read Post »
The Chicago Bears, seeking to rebound after a very disappointing 2007 season, announced a few moves Wednesday to tweak their roster in anticipation of training camp in a couple of months. Gone are defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo and guard Mike Jones, both released Wednesday, with more promising rookies ready to take their jobs. Third-rounder Marcus
Transactional Analysis: Bears Trimming the Fat Read Post »
Should Felix Pie continue to struggle and Reed Johnson remain, well…Reed Johnson, the Cubbies might want to explore the option of promoting Andres Torres. Torres is on a serious roll for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, running his hitting streak to 22 games Wednesday – the fourth-longest in team history. Only Roosevelt Brown (26 games, 1999),
Minor Matters: Torrid Torres Read Post »
Ventura College is making some history, and some long standing team records are in danger of falling as a result. Not only did the team win the first playoff game it has hosted in over 50 years (thereby advancing to the second round of the South California regional playoffs), but it witnessed some individual performances
College Watch: Ventura Highway Read Post »
Don’t be so quick to discard veteran hurler Jose Contreras. Although the 36-year-old (ya, right) Cuban took the loss Sunday, with just six hits allowed in eight innings he probably deserved a better fate. Contreras looked just about done last season, but so far this season, he’s pitched at his highest level since putting up
Fantasy Notes: Cuban Crisis Read Post »
