I cringe even asking the question, but I think it is legitimate. Is the major league baseball season too long? I admit that I would like to see baseball played year round. The minute the postseason ends, I start pining away for Spring Training to begin. Even so, it bothers me to see playoff games [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Should Baseball Use Instant Replay?
October 17, 2009 – 7:22 am
In the Twins – Yankees Division Series this past week, Joe Mauer hit a ball down the right field line that landed easily fair. Umpire Phil Cuzzi was standing right on the line and had a great view of the ball as it landed a foot into fair territory. Even so, Cuzzi called the ball [...]
Cubs Interested in Jaramillo
October 16, 2009 – 3:50 pm
The Cubs have shown interest in hiring Rudy Jaramillo to be their new hitting coach. Jaramillo, who is one of the most respected hitting coaches in the game, has been with the Texas Rangers for the past 15 years. He was offered a one-year extension by the financially troubled club, but turned it down indicating [...]
Thinking Out Of The Box (Part 2)
October 12, 2009 – 6:48 am
This is the second installment of my “Thinking Out of the Box” series. You can find the first installment here. Previously, we looked at the reasons that small market/low-revenue teams might want to consider doing things differently than their competitors. Today, I want to focus on what types of things they might consider.
Thinking Out Of The Box (Part 1)
October 11, 2009 – 8:40 am
I know a little bit about cattle ranching (a very little bit). I know a little more about cattle ranchers. Cattle ranchers are among the most self-conscious individuals on the planet. You wouldn’t think so. After all, our perception of ranchers is that they are rugged individualists, beating their own path through life. The truth [...]
Offseason Suggestions, Milton Bradley Trades, And The Gila River Indians
October 10, 2009 – 8:39 am
A lot to talk about today, so let’s get right to it. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun-Times has weighed in on his suggestions for what Jim Hendry should do this offseason. His first suggestion is to not let a potential Milton Bradley trade disrupt “Trader Jim’s” winter dealings. Wittenmyer wants the Bradley issue to be [...]
Cubs Discussing Trade With Tampa Bay
October 9, 2009 – 6:51 am
Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Cubs are trying to put together a “quick deal” with the Tampa Bay Rays that would send troubled outfielder Milton Bradley to Tampa Bay in exchange for OF/DH Pat Burrell. Tampa Bay had an interest in signing Bradley last offseason, but were not willing [...]
Bruce Miles Looks At the Cubs Pitchers
October 8, 2009 – 8:59 am
Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald is looking at the Cubs current roster to see what we might expect for next year. He looked at the position players previously. Today he looks at the pitchers. The Cubs pitching staff is in pretty good shape for next year. Starter Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster, and [...]
I Love Baseball
October 7, 2009 – 7:58 am
I love baseball! And I was reminded yesterday just how much I love the game. The Twins and Tigers were playing a one game, do-or-die, playoff to determine who would move on in the postseason. The teams had identitical records during the regular season, thus the need for the one game playoff. I don’t have any particular [...]
What If Milton Bradley Won’t Leave?
October 6, 2009 – 7:24 am
We’ve all been assuming that Milton Bradley is going to be traded in the offseason, but what if he’s not? What if no one wants him or what if the Cubs decide that they don’t want to or can’t afford to eat a large chunk of his contract? What then? Carrie Muskat from MLB.com broached [...]
