MLB
Tampa_bay_rays_e6b7
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
Picimg_mlb_apr_12_9bea
Rangers could be done dealing for time being
Arizona_diamondbacks_vs_b771
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
Dunn
Ozzie saw Dunn's struggles coming
Morrison
Marlins unretire No. 5 for Morrison

The Left Field Conundrum

Found October 12, 2009 on GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com:
PLAYERS: Cliff Floyd,  Moises Alou,  Damion Easley,  Endy Chavez,  Fernando Tatis,  Matt Holliday,  Johnny Damon,  Jason Bay,  Manny Ramirez,  Angel Pagan
TEAMS: San Diego Padres,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  New York Mets,  Seattle Mariners,  St. Louis Cardinals,  New York Yankees,  Boston Red Sox,  Los Angeles Dodgers

Mlb_may_16_9875
"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast asspace and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call The Left Field Conundrum."Sorry to totally rip off the opening of "The Twilight Zone," but it's true; the Mets left field is a gaping black hole, almost like a corner that we use to send players that have performed badly to. I can see it now......."Ollie, you suck! Go play left field!"Since the departure of Cliff Floyd after the 2006 campaign, left field has been a huge question mark on the Mets lineup. We signed 40-year-old Moises Alou in the 2006 off-season; he ultimately got hurt standing in the outfield while playing for AA Binghamton and it ended his career. Since then, we've seen Damion Easley, E...
Original Story: http://globalnym.blogspot.com/2009/10...
Yardbarker aggregates the latest sports news, rumors and gossip from around the web. We use proprietary algorithms to automatically categorize stories and associate photos with articles. If you feel an article was miscategorized, please email tagging@yardbarker.com.
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Sheffield wants to return to the Marlins

Via Mets Fever  |  October 11, 2009
I'm still not sure what exactly happened with Gary Sheffield, it's been reported that prior to the trading deadline, teams were interested in acquiring the aging slugger.A combinations of not wanting to appear to be sellers and keeping the only home run threat in the line-up as a box office draw, seems to be the only reasonable explanation for keeping him. Then in August...

Ron Darling Owes The IRS Quite A Bit Of Money

Via Awful Announcing Inactive  |  October 13, 2009
In these times it would be understandable if the average American got behind with the tax money they owed to the IRS, but for someone who pitched 13 years in the majors and is a full-time analyst to owe over $500K is a different story. According to the Detroit News, Ron Darling owes the IRS approximately $544,197 in state and federal taxes.... Tax agencies in two states and the...

The First Year of Citi

Via Faith and Fear  |  October 13, 2009
Not far from here, Citi Field sits empty, as we’ve known it would for months now. The team that calls it home had the kind of year that makes you want to sleep with the light on. The people who run the baseball operations had a worse one. Given that, it’s a bit complicated answering what should be a simple question: How was Citi Field’s first year? For example, we don’t...

2009 Mets: A Season In Futility, Part I

Via The Ballclub  |  October 12, 2009
It's no great secret that the 2009 Mets suffered through a totally miserable season. It was disappointing, but in a different way than the two seasons before it. This season started with the same promise as 2008 and 2007. But the early optimism gave way early on to several problems, beginning with the same clutch failures that haunted the Mets down the stretch in '07 and...

Billy Wagner Mulling Retirement

Via MVN  |  October 13, 2009
In what is the first curveball in an early off-season, relief ace and potential closer replacement, Billy Wagner, has been considering possible retirment. While sources close to the pitcher state that Wagner may just need a 'cooling period' to settle down after the season's end, the loss of Wagner would certainly limit the Red Sox' offseason options. Hinging on Wagner...

Best Postseason Team Ever

Via Faith and Fear  |  October 12, 2009
Watching three of this year's four League Division Series end in sweeps got me thinking that three-and-out is a tough way to leave the playoffs. It also got me checking. Turns out only one team in Major League Baseball history meets the following criteria: • Has been to at least three postseasons • Has never won fewer than three games in any postseason it's been...

Still Wish Mets Had Billy Wagner?

Via *D NY Baseball Digest  |  October 13, 2009
Well, we’re beginning to see how the Billy Wagner Saga is playing out. Less than two months after the Mets traded Wagner to the Boston Red Sox, Wagner is now talking about retiring. “Why wouldn’t I? I’ve got nothing else to (accomplish),” Wagner told the New York Post. Of course, it is Billy Wagner’s prerogative to change [...]

Minors Only - Mets System Q&A

Via Project Prospect  |  October 11, 2009
Minors Only examines the New York Mets system with Mets minor league expert Toby Hyde. read more

My Thoughts On The 2010 New York Mets: Catcher

Via Bleacher Report  |  October 13, 2009
The New York Mets have had plenty of great catchers in their short history. Jerry Grote, Gary Carter, and Mike Piazza have all crouched behind the plate for the New York Mets...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Wagner eyes retirement, not 400th career save

Via New York Mets ? New York Post  |  October 13, 2009
Billy Wagner may have thrown his last pitch in the major leagues. The former Mets pitcher told The Post yesterday he's planning to retire rather than pursue a closer's job -- and 400 career saves -- next season. Wagner allowed two runs in two-thi...
THE MLB HOT 40
1
AJ Burnett
I mean, what the heck, why not just fill up the whole front page of the blog with AJ Burnett posts?
2
Prince Fielder
Cecil Fielder publicly calls out his son Prince Fielder
3
Roy Oswalt
The Roy Oswalt Situation
4
Josh Hamilton
Rangers don't expect Josh Hamilton to report the spring training late
5
Mike Napoli
Texas Rangers, Mike Napoli finalize deal | Baseball
6
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco signs with Mexican team
7
Albert Pujols
For Albert Pujols and Angels, numbers don't lie . . . or do they?
8
David Ortiz
Sunday Night and No Movement on Contract Negotiations with David Ortiz. Hearing Set for Monday
9
Derek Holland
Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland poses as weatherman on Dallas newscast (Video)
10
Jeremy Guthrie
New Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie taking questions for “Fan Mail”
11
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun Drug Case Close To A Ruling?
12
Cole Hamels
MLB Rumors: Phillies President Says Extending Hamels Contract Isn’t Difficult
13
Brian Cashman
Report: Cashman bank records subpoenaed
14
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
15
Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw's Two Years 19 Million Is Simply A Band-Aid
16
Asdrubal Cabrera
Cleveland Indians Sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera for One Year, $4.55 Million
17
Bryce Harper
This Bryce Harper Bowman Platinum Bat Plate card will fetch a pretty penny
18
Jason Bay
Jason Bay Sees 30-Homer Seasons Ahead, Scout Disagrees
19
Evan Longoria
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
20
Kevin Youkilis
Player Profile #62: Kevin Youkilis | 3B | BOS
21
Nelson Cruz
Report: Rangers, Cruz working on new deal
22
Sandy Alderson
Was It a Good Idea for Sandy Alderson to Join Twitter?
23
Tim Lincecum
Is Tim Lincecum Taking a Big Risk?
24
Hisashi Iwakuma
Iwakuma starts adjustment to majors on first day of workouts with Mariners
25
Russell Branyan
New York Yankees May Have Found A DH In Russell Branyan
26
Yadier Molina
Defending Yadier Molina
27
Ozzie Guillen
Ozzie Guillen is Trying to Downplay Yoenis Cespedes To Other Organizations
28
Tim Wakefield
Wakefield will make decision on his future soon
29
Billy Beane
A's GM Beane proud of the 'Moneyball' legacy
30
Logan Ondrusek
Happy birthday to Logan Ondrusek
31
Theo Epstein
Your Morning Dump... Where the Epstein drama is nearing its end
32
Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright Player Projection No. 60
33
Ike Davis
New York Mets Could Have Something Special In Ike Davis
34
Jose Reyes
Marlins SS Reyes cuts dreadlocks on national TV
35
Josh Johnson
Miami Marlins Receive Encouraging News on Josh Johnson
36
Stephen Drew
Will Drew be ready opening day? Nobody knows
37
Casey Kotchman
Casey Kotchman!
38
Stephen Strasburg
San Diego State University Will Retire Stephen Strasburg's Jersey
39
Edwin Jackson
Edwin Jackson should know better than to try to buy printer ink on a Friday night.
40
Shane Victorino
Shane Victorino to appear in an episode of ‘Hawaii Five-0′
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.