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Guess Who?s Back (Hint: Jimmy Rollins)

On April 8, Jimmy Rollins awkwardly slid back into second base on a pickoff attempt from the arm of Aaron “I Am 2008’s Guillermo Mota” Heilman. The injury, determined to be a sprained ankle, initially appeared to be a day-to-day ...

Phanatic Phollow Up | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:01:54

5/9 Game Thread: Can Anyone Stop Nate McLouth?

The Pirates just swept the Giants, and we just swept the Padres. Compared to the Padres, the Pirates are almost a major league ballclub — of course, compared to the Giants, we’re the 1927 Yankees. The Pirates just picked up Jason Micha...

Tomahawk | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:01:35

Dodgers Call Up Brazoban, Other Roster Notes

The Dodgers (almost wrote Codgers — a Freudian typo? Pleeease don't sign Edmonds, Ned!) have called up Yhency Brazoban from AAA Las Vegas. Catcher A.J. Ellis was moved from La...

6-4-2 | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:01:23

OT: Not For Anyone With Vertigo

The approach to Makindromo, leading to the El Chorro rock climbing area in Andalucía, Spain. The walkway was built in 1901.

6-4-2 | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:01:23

Doug Melvin said on a radio show this afternoon that Seth McClung may get a start or two, as he has pitched nicely in long relief. He also had positive things to say about Jeff Weaver, but said he needed a couple more starts in Nashville to buil...

Al's Ramblings | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:00:13

Bronx Banter: Detroit Tigers Redux: Igawhy Edition

When the Tigers completed their sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx last week, it completed a 12-5 stretch that made Detroit's 2-10 start seem like nothing but an injury-plagued fluke. Since then, the Tigers have gone 1-6 against the Twins and Red S...

Alex Belth's Bronx Banter | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:00:13

Edmonds Out of a Job

The Padres sent Jim Edmonds packing today. The Tranaction Guy reflects on the release: Releasing veterans and eating their salaries- it's what all the cool GM's are doing these days. There are obvious signs of decline in Edmonds' game, but...

Baseball Musings | Posted: 2008-05-09 17:58:52

Lackey Getting Backey

John Lackey continues to make progress as he works to return to the Angels starting rotation....

Baseball Musings | Posted: 2008-05-09 19:17:34

High Kei

Kei Igawa is just getting pounded by the Tigers. He's putting pitches over the middle of the plate belt high, and the Tigers are connecting. He's lucky to have given up just one run due to Polano lining a hard...

Baseball Musings | Posted: 2008-05-09 19:23:17 More From This Blog

Trachsel Needs to Get Back on Track

Tonight at 8pm, the struggling Steve Trachsel (1-4) takes on the Royals’ Gil Meche (2-4) in the second of four games in Kansas City. Trachsel hasn't had much success vs. the Royals with a career record of 1-3 and a 4.81 ERA.The Orioles...

Baltimore Orioles Examiner | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:33:04

"Development at a major league level"

I enjoy any chance I get to listen to the Razor and Mr. T on KNBR, especially when they have folks from the Giants' organization on. Once you get past Ralph's long expository questions (where he seems to ask...

Quick Pitch | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:33:03

Game 37: Yankees @ Tigers: 5/9/08

Game Time: 7:05 TV Station: MY9 YANKEES Cabrera CF Jeter SS Abreu RF Matsui LF Duncan 1B Giambi DH Betemit 3B Cano 2B Moeller C Igawa LHP Notes: Chris Britton has been sent down to make room for Kei Igawa who is making the start tonight. Hopefully...

Blogging The Bombers | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:32:53

Decisions, Decisions

Frost King Baseball | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:30:32

Jim Edmonds was Here

Steve Finley Was Here | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:29:25

How Does One Who Knows Nothing About What They Are Seeking Know When They Find It?

"Paul Nyman has an article on Phil Hughes' mechanics...

Baseball Digest Daily | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:25:34

Friday Night Fukudome: Jim Edmonds vs. The Edmund Fitzgerald

His legend lives on from St. Louis on down, Though he liked to have sex with a collie. The Padres had said, “His career isn’t dead, “He can play center field, though it’s roomy.” Before trades they could explore, he s...

Hire Jim Essian! | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:22:33

Edmonds Jettisoned

Jim Edmonds has been jettisoned from the Friars, marking the first of will likely be many ...

Friar Forum | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:21:05

Game 36: Yankees (18-18) at Tigers (15-21)

Kei Igawa (0-0, -.--) vs.

An Unofficial Detroit Tigers Blog | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:20:12

Braman Law Suit to go to Trial

Look’s like Norman Braman’s ballpark lawsuit is going to go in front of a jury: Judge Pedro Echarte dismissed one count of Braman’s lawsuit against Miami-Dade County but said the remaining issues would be decided at a trial in Ju...

Fish@Bat | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:20:11

Too Much FAAB?

Rodger can't believe the way his league is blowing through its FAAB:

Roto Think Tank | Posted: 2008-05-09 16:19:47