Category Archives: BLB
Bail Bonds
Barry Bonds was found guilty yesterday of one count of obstruction of justice by a jury of his peers. The other charges – charges related to him lying to a grand jury about use of steroids and HGH – were … Continue reading
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How to Not Catch a Foul Ball
So, here’s the deal. I’ve never caught a foul ball. I’ve been to a good number of baseball games – both Minor and Major League. There’s a Triple A team near where I grew up, and we’d always go to … Continue reading
Manny Ramirez Retires
Okay, at this point, it’s not really breaking news, but if you haven’t heard: Manny Ramirez retired suddenly on Friday afternoon because he was notified of an issue with a drug test that he took during Spring Training. As you … Continue reading
LaRussa Gets Annoyed
Here’s a great video of St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa getting annoyed with some very stupid questions from reporters. For all those wanting to press the panic button early on in the season, watch the video and soak in … Continue reading
Offensive Ineptitude
I heard a very interesting stat yesterday. In their first 5 games, the Tampa Bay Rays have scored 7 runs. Not surprisingly, they are sitting in the cellar of the AL East with an 0-5 record. But, wait, it gets … Continue reading
Things We’ve Learned – NL Edition
And now for the Things We’ve Learned National League Edition. The following are things that we have learned after the first weekend of baseball. Cardinals’ closer Ryan Franklin should spend less time grooming the rodent growing on his chin and … Continue reading
Things We’ve Learned – AL Edition
The first weekend of baseball is officially in the books. Most teams have started their second series of the year, and already we are starting to see some trends. The Baltimore Orioles will defy everyone’s expectations (including mine) and run … Continue reading
Season Prediction Extravaganza!!!
Well, here we are, just a few days into the season, and it’s time for me to put out the final results and predictions for the 2011 season. <!– /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 … Continue reading
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ORSP: Arizona Diamondbacks
We’re closing out our Offseason Review/Season Previews with a whimper this morning, with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 3rd worst team in the majors last season (thanks to Seattle and Pittsburgh). Biggest Additions: J.J. Putz, Zach Duke, Armando Galarraga, David Hernandez, … Continue reading
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ORSP: Los Angeles Dodgers
Today’s ORSP has us returning to the City of Angels to take a look at the Dodgers. Biggest Additions: Jon Garland, Juan Uribe, Matt Guerrier, Marcus Thames, Gabe Kapler, Tony Gwynn Jr., Blake Hawksworth, Ron Mahay Biggest Subtractions: Russell Martin, … Continue reading
