Hey, a 4 1/2 game lead! The Mets jumped out in front 1-0 in the top of the third, but the Braves tied it up in the bottom of the inning, Drew singling in … Finish Reading
Day: July 30, 2004
Smart move for both teams
ESPN.com – MLB – Friday roundup: Phils acquire Felix Rodriguez
The Phillies get Rodriguez, who presumably will set up Worrell (with Billy Wagner out indefinitely), dealing from a position of depth. Ledee’s not great, but he’s pretty good and will … Finish Reading
Here’s what I don’t get
People (not here, at least not yet) are now running around saying that the Braves have to do something because the Marlins and Mets did. Get a grip, people. The Mets upgraded their starting pitching, sure, but the Mets’ starters … Finish Reading
Trades Trades Trades!
ESPN.com – MLB – Trade roundup: Mets get Benson and Zambrano
Kristin was worth a third baseman (actually, two) and a pitching prospect. However, that turned out to be Ty Wigginton, Jose Bautista (from the Royals) and Matt Peterson. Peterson … Finish Reading
There they go again
SI.com – Writers – Donovan: Maddux probably last of 300-game winners – Friday July 30, 2004 1:17PM
You know, I understand that baseball writers aren’t up on the latest studies of the game. I don’t expect them to be. I … Finish Reading
Pirates smoking something from the Caribbean
Benson talks stall over outfielders
Time to taunt the Pirates again. This story claims that the Braves “might” trade Andy Marte and Jose Capellan for Kristin Benson. Yeah, right. I’ve learned never to say never with Scheurholz, and this is … Finish Reading
Bowa Booted?
Alex R. just called me and says that ESPN radio is reporting that Larry Bowa has been fired by the Phillies. Let’s just hope it’s too late.
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