Baseball Crank: BASEBALL: Sheffield to Third?
Aaron Boone’s out, so the Yankees have no third baseman. Gary Sheffield is offering to help out. He hasn’t played third since 1993. At all. Poor Kevin Brown. Well, not poor, but you … Finish Reading
Month: January 2004
Still using Blogger, I see
Aaron Gleeman on Smoltz and Eckersley. One thing is clear — John was a far better starting pitcher than Eck. In exactly the same number of starts, he had more wins, fewer losses, and a better ERA … Finish Reading
Tales from the Whiteside
I hear that the Braves have brought Matt Whiteside back to pitch in Richmond, which is way too close to the majors for my taste. I christened him Matt Darkside even before he broke his hand throwing his glove into … Finish Reading
Remember Glenn Williams?
Rotating sponsorships
John Thomson Statistics – Baseball-Reference.com
I sponsored Russ Ortiz’s page last year, I figured I’d take this year’s newcomer. Keith Lockhart is still available!
… Finish ReadingGood move
ajc.com | Braves | Georgia native Branyan gets Braves invite
Russ Branyan has power. That’s pretty much it. But he has a lotof power. How to describe him… Take a lefthanded-hitting Wes Helms, subtract twenty points of batting average, … Finish Reading
What, no fire and brimstone?
Baseball Prospectus – Transaction Analysis: The Easts
I assume it’s premium, but it’s not listed that way… Anyway, generally positive comments on the Braves’ postseason moves. Excerpt:
… Finish ReadingThe J.D. Drew trade is what you might call a high-risk, high-reward venture
Not for drugs!
ajc.com | Braves | Ex-Brave Otis Nixon arrested on aggravated assault charge
He’s accused of pulling a knife on his bodyguard. Three points:
1. The bodyguard is named “Kevin Brown”.
2. The AJC thinks it’s two words, “body guard”.
3. … Finish Reading
Getting close now
Spring Training tickets on sale now
Happy New Year. No news lately, but as you see tickets are now on sale for spring. Pitchers and catchers reports Feb. 19.
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