H/T to Matt Sebek of JoeSportsFan.com for his breakdown of Colby’s backwoods-gangster lingo. This video is an absolute gem for so many reasons.
Subscribe to The Golden Sombrero by Email
window.dctile = Number(window.dctile) + 1 || 1;
window.dc_ord = Number(window.dc_ord) || Math.floor(Math.random() * 1E10);
if (dctile==1) {var vdcopt = 'ist';} else {vdcopt = '';}
if (17>dctile) document.write('\n');
Via Rant Sports
|
January 08, 2012
Nothing like a bit of good ol’ optimism to get things rolling before spring training, eh?
Blue Jays manager John Farrell appeared on Prime Time Sports on the FAN 590 for an interview a couple of days ago, mostly laying out the official line for the team headed into the 2012 season. That line, in short: The 2012 Blue Jays “able to compete — and win the division.”...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
|
January 10, 2012
On Monday, the Jays spent $4 million on a 41-year old reliever whose rookie season coincided with the club’s last World Series championship. In the same transaction, they also picked up a reliable late inning guy who has reached the postseason in each of the last five years and has seen his ERA drop in each of those previous five.
How you feel about the signing of Darren Oliver...
Via AP on Fox
|
January 09, 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Darren Oliver.
The deal, agreed to last month, includes a $3 million team option for 2013.
The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the AL champion Texas Rangers, going a 5-5 with two saves and a 2.29 ERA in 51 innings last year. An 18-year major league veteran. he has a 112-90 record and...
Via Razzball
|
January 09, 2012
This is ridiculous. Brandon Morrow has been a sleeper for me going on three years. I realize this. Hence my pointing-it-out’ing. Here’s what I have to ask myself. Is he just another Ricky Nolasco? A guy that consistently has an ERA higher than his xFIP and you should just ignore? Nolasco had a 5.06 ERA in 2009 and a 3.23 xFIP. Pegged by everyone and their monkey...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
|
January 09, 2012
The Blue Jays designated third baseman Mark Teahen for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for Darren Oliver, announced the team.
The Jays acquired Teahen from the White Sox as part of a salary dump, and they'll be assuming the $5.5MM left on his contract for 2012. The 30-year-old hit .200/.273/.300 in 177 plate appearances last year, playing the infield and outfield corners.
Via Batter's Box
|
January 10, 2012
The Blue Jays wore red and were left seeing red in the end on Canada Day.
Jose Bautista slugs a one-out double to left-center field off Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick in the first inning. Bautista would also score Hill by cranking his 25th homer of the season to left field in the seventh.Pinch-runner Aaron Hill, who came into the game after Yunel Escobar was hit in the hand by a...
Via SI.com
|
January 09, 2012
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Darren Oliver.
Via mlb.com
|
January 09, 2012
Darren Oliver's departure from the Rangers became official on Monday. The Blue Jays formally announced they have signed Oliver to a one-year contract worth $4 million with a club option for 2013.
Via mlb.com
|
January 09, 2012
The Blue Jays put the finishing touches on their bullpen Monday morning by officially signing left-hander Darren Oliver to a one-year contract.
Via Yahoo! Sports
|
January 09, 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Darren Oliver. The deal, agreed to last month, includes a $3 million team option for 2013. The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the AL champion Texas Rangers, going a 5-5 with two saves and a 2.29 ERA in 51 innings last year.
Via SportingNews.com
|
January 09, 2012
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
Original Story:
