Looking for the next big thing to come out of the land of the rising sun? Thanks to Tim McLeod for turning us on to Yuki Saito, a Japanese college pitcher who, while considered a long-term project, is someone whose name will be popping up very frequently over the next several years. On Sunday, Saito […]
The Next Japanese Ace? Read Post »
Don’t throw away that autographed Robin Jennings card just yet; he’s back in professional baseball and just a level away from playing in the majors for the first time in six years. An article I read today in the Columbus Dispatch, while not quite qualifying for our traditional ‘What the Hell Ever Happened to’.’ series,
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Worried about Jamie Moyer’s recent starts? Don’t be. He’s the master of adjustments. Jamie Moyer has been roughed up in his last two starts, including last night, when he endured the worst bitch slapping he’s had as a Phillie, courtesy of the Jays. It’s pretty well time to stick a fork in him right? Uh,
How Much More for Moyer? Read Post »
Former first rounder Beau Hale is still fighting to make it to the majors, but the fact that this image of he and his wife Samantha is the best available pic of him speaks volumes. I was doing one of my thousands of daily Google searches and I stumbled upon a blast from the past:
Where Have You Gone, Beau (Hale) DiMaggio? Read Post »
I’m going to pull out a blast from the past today, and talk about one-time Mariners’ outfield prospect Juan Silvestre. After a 2000 season in which he was named MVP of the California League thanks to near Triple Crown numbers, prospect hunters did plenty of salivating over this diminutive Dominican power prospect. And why not?
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Dennis Tankersley had the world at his feet in 2001 as one of the top pitching prospects in the game. Six years later, he’s two years removed from his last major league action, yet he’s only 27. What happened? Find out in this week’s Spikes Up. We also explore the demise of Frank Robinson and
Spikes Up: Pitcher Profile — Dennis Tankersley Read Post »
Could September provide relief to what has been an extremely ugly show for Cubs’ fan this season? The National League’s worst team committed six errors on Tuesday night, fell behind 7-0, yet somehow pulled out a win. The club’s improbable 9-8 win over the Dodgers gave Chicago something it hasn’t had since the middle of
Misery in Cub Land Read Post »
