Friday, July 31, 2009

The NL Cy Young Award Winner Has Been Dealt


Hours after Jarrod Washburn was traded to the Tigers, the White Sox pulled off a deal for a starter.
Jake Peavy has been traded from the Padres to the White Sox.
Peavy signed off on the deal this time around.
Clayton Richard, Adam Russell, Aaron Poreda, and Dexter Carter are heading to San Diego.

Jake is currently on the DL. If the deal is confirmed, the question for the White Sox becomes: When will Jake be able to pitch?

The Positive Names Are Trickling out Slowly

The New York Times reports David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were among the more than 100 major league players who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in 2003.


David Ortiz said he was "suprised" by the results.


Red Sox fans talk about the news about David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez testing positive in 2003.


I think Ozzie Guillen sums up my feelings about the list itself.
"Can somebody in baseball, please, we're all begging people, get that stupid list out and move on?"

Baseball needs to release the names. Quit saying the list is under a Court seal. If it was, none of the names would have been leaked out! Just do the right thing and release all the names so baseball can move on from this black eye of an era.

Funny Friday: "Top Ten Things That Went Through Mark Buehrle's Mind During His Perfect Game"

Check out Mark Buehrle's hilarious appearance on Dave Letterman in the "Top Ten Things That Went Through Mark Buehrle's Mind During His Perfect Game."

Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Pirates Are Officially Rebuilding again


The Penguins and Steelers may be winners, but the Pirates are still doing what they do best, trade away all their good players.

Shortstop Jack Wilson and Pitcher Ian Snell have been traded to the Mariners for shortstop Ronny Cedeno, first baseman Jeff Clement, and right-handed pitching prospects Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock.

Ronny Cedeno makes a return appearance to the NL Central.

The Pirates started trading players once they were only a few games out. They had no intention of being competitive this season.

Phillies Gearing Up For Another World Series Run


The Clevland Indians, for the Second Year in a row, have traded their ace.

The Indians traded Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to the Philladelphia Phillies in exchange for pitcher Jason Knapp, pitcher Carlos Corrasco, shortstop Jason Donald, and catcher Lou Marson.

For two years straight, the Indians trade their ace. The Phillies didn't even get have to give up their premier pitching prospects like Kyle Drabek, who was being asked by the Blue Jays to get Roy Halladay.

The Phillies now have a rotation with Four Left Handers!

This is a steal for the Phillies as they are gearing up for another World Series run.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Breaking: Brett Favre Makes Up His Mind


Breaking News: Brett Favre has made up his mind...to remain retired.

According to the Star Tribune, Vikings coach Brad Childress confirmed the news to the paper.

The Vikings will begin Training Camp with Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels at the Quarterback spot.

A Grand Night For Baseball

Josh Willingham hits two Grand Slams in one game!


Fernando Tatis hits a Grand Slam as the Mets beat the Rockies!


Alfonso Soriano hits a Walkoff Grand Slam as the Cubs outlast the Astros!


The Angels hit back to back to back homeruns!


One of the most unusual catches you will ever see!


Baseball Tonight talks about the big homeruns!