The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen will get a much added lift today as Brad Lidge will be activated from the DL before tonight’s game against the red hot New York Mets. Then again, the way Lidge pitched last year I am not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. Lidge made his final [...]
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The 81st Major League Baseball All Star Game in Anaheim will have some new wrinkles to. On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced some modifications to its All Star game for this year and going forward. The modifications that were made were suggestions from Bud Selig’s Special Committee for On-Field Matters. Here are the modifications along [...]
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What a difference a week makes. When I left for Las Vegas last week, the New York Mets were a fledgling ball club. They were 6 – 9, their pitching staff was a clown show, and their fans were calling for Jerry Manuel’s head. Then the Mets called up Ike Davis on April 19th and [...]
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Like George Costanza “I’m back baby!!!” After six days in Las Vegas I am back home in New York. I apologize for the lack o’ posts this week, but it was almost impossible for me to write while I was away. Now that I am back, let’s take a look at what has been going [...]
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Greetings from the Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Since I am on a business trip and my time is limited, I thought I would group a couple of posts into one. By the way, if you want to feel better about yourself, just walk around in the Bally’s casino at around 8:00 [...]
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You hate to take joy in someone else’s pain, but in this case, I just might. With the news that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim catcher Jeff Mathis fractured his wrist, it meant that perhaps finally Mike Napoli will get his shot to be the full time catcher in Anaheim. Fantasy owners rejoice! I say [...]
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