In 2004: NBC Meets HBO? A New Pixar? Free DVRs?
An LA Times reporter speculates that a Time-Warner/NBC merger could be in the offing for 2004. And you thought that the Braves were getting lost in the shuffle now.
… Finish ReadingMonth: December 2003
They would
Star Telegram | 12/28/2003 | Rangers excited by addition of Jordan
The Texas Rangers are happy to have Brian Jordan. Of course, this is the same team that tried to trade Alex Rodriguez, so they already have problems. Maybe the … Finish Reading
Why us, God?
ajc.com | Braves | Braves sign left-hander Almanza
The Braves apparently intend for Armando Almanza to be their primary lefthanded setup man. Of course, he had a 6.08 ERA last year and has had his elbow scoped twice in his … Finish Reading
Diaspora update
ESPN.com – MLB – Orioles close deal with catcher Javy Lopez
You can’t argue with the decision to let Javy go. The Orioles signed him to a three-year deal worth $22.5 million, apparently thinking he’s going to match, or nearly … Finish Reading
Freak added to bullpen
ajc.com | Braves | Braves sign former Marlins and Cubs closer Alfonseca to serve as a setup man
Cripes, we lose out on Worrell and Rhodes and this is the consolation prize? It’s not clear if there’s anything that Alfonseca … Finish Reading
Andruw’s new place of worship
Infamous Atlanta Strip Club Now a Church
The Gold Club is now a nondenominational church, or will be next year.
… Finish ReadingProdigal Brave
ajc.com | Braves | Catcher Eddie Perez returning to Braves
Sorry, I was away…
The Braves have apparently brought Eddie back strictly as a backup, two years, $1.325 million. He had a good year last year in Milwaukee, and I … Finish Reading
This didn’t actually happen
Braves Journal Bullpen: Louisiana Reporter uncovers other Recent Inappropriate Cell Phone Uses
Though I like to think about Dave Justice getting that phone call.
… Finish ReadingRhodes in? Alvarez out?
The Tacoma paper reports that the Braves have signed Arthur Rhodes to a three-year deal pending a physical. I’m not comfortable with that deal length, but I expect that’s what had to be done to make it.… Finish Reading
Jayson Stark reports
REPORT: Braves sign Wilson Alvarez & Arthur Rhodes – www.ezboard.com
No news link yet. But it would be a good move if true. Rhodes was the best lefty reliever on the market in my opinion. He had a rough 2003 … Finish Reading