Atlanta Braves pitchers Jair Jurrjens is having a fantastic season so far this year. So good that many feel he should start the All-Star game for the NL. His 12-3 record and 1.87 ERA both lead the majors. Jurrjens signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Tigers in 2003. It wasn’t until Oct [...]
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10 Apr
Manny Ramirez Retires – Hall of Fame or Not?
In a shocking development, Manny Ramirez announced his retirement last week. The announcement came after Ramirez was notified by MLB that he was about to be suspended to the drug policy. Rather than serve another suspension, Ramirez decided to retire. Add Manny to the list of players who have been scarred by the “steroid era” [...]
22 Feb
5 Contracts Worse Than Albert Pujols Making $30 Million
Many people have voiced opinions about the possibility of Albert Pujols being worth $30 million. One person who doesn’t think a $30mil contract makes sense, is White Sox GM Kenny Williams. For the game’s health as a whole, when we’re talking about $30 million players, I think it’s asinine, We have gotten to the point [...]
16 Feb
Cards & Pujols: No Contract, No Worries
Albert Pujols will become a free agent after the 2011 season, but Cardinals fans don’t need to worry. The next 9 months need to be focused on winning the NL Central and making a run into the playoffs. Sitting around bickering, complaining or losing ball games isn’t gonna help you sign Albert Pujols in free [...]
22 Jan
If Albert Pujols Does Leave The Cardinals, Where Could He Land?
Albert Pujols and his agent have informed St. Louis that he will not negotiate a contract extension once spring training starts. That gives the St. Louis Cardinals less than a month to sign the greatest player in the game to an extension or let him test the market after the 2011 season. Pitchers and catchers [...]
9 Jan
Oregon Super Booster Phil Knight of Nike and More Sports Links
Here are a few interesting sports reads that I came across today. With all the talk of Cam Newton and Auburn booster Milton McGregor, its surprising that you don’t have to look far to find another interesting booster. Oregon has a “super booster” of their own, Nike co-founder Phil Knight. The following article is a [...]
16 Nov
Atlanta Braves Trade For Dan Uggla
The Braves added some much needed pop to their lineup today by trading for 2nd basemen Dan Uggla. Interestingly the Braves have one the best 2nd basemen situations in the league with Martin Prado. But when the playoffs came around it turned into the worst situation. With Prado hurt the Braves turned to Brooks Conrad [...]
25 Oct
Is MLB Happy With A Rangers vs Giants World Series?
Major League Baseball has missed out on a huge opportunity and a financial one at that. Before the Championship series started it looked like MLB advertisers, promoters and partners would get another hugely watched World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees were both playing and favored to make it to the World Series. [...]
6 Oct
MLB 2010 Playoff Predictions
MLB 2010 Playoff Predictions Andy Jacob Thompson Warzecha TEX @ TB TEX (5) TB (4) TB (4) TEX (5) NYY @ MIN NYY (5) NYY (5) MIN (5) MIN (5) CIN @ PHI PHI (4) PHI (4) PHI (3) PHI (4) ATL @ SF SF (4) ATL (4) SF (4) SF (5) ____________ ____________ [...]
