SIDNEY PONSON RUMORS

Sidney Ponson DFA’d but Leaves a Mark on Organization

Yesterday a small cheer erupted from Royals fans around the globe.  When the news got out, it spread like a wildfire with no hope of containment.  RHP-Sidney Ponson, just 32 years old, was designated for assignment and RHP-Kyle Davies was recalled from Triple-A to take his place on the roster.  In theory this ends his time [...]
Via Kings of Kauffman  |  August 03, 2009

Someone Needs A Refund

Sir Sidney Ponson, in the midst of leading the Dutch Honkball team to the quarterfinals of the WBC, tested positive for Phentermine, a stimulant and appetite suppressant. He's also the reason we invented Deadspin widescreen. [AP]
Via Deadspin  |  June 28, 2009

Sidney Ponson Banned From Intl. Play, Tests Positive For Stimulant During '09 WBC

Sidney Ponson of the Kansas City Royals tested positive for a stimulant taken during the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Ponson will now face a two-year suspension from International competition.It has been reported that the substance that Ponson tested positive for is Phentermine, an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in excessively overweight patients. Ponson has been known...
Via The Biz of Baseball  |  June 27, 2009

A Tale of Two Men in the WBC - Brian Roberts and Sidney Ponson

As the World Baseball Classic heads into the semi-finals at Dodger Stadium, I want to look at two men with a relationship with the Baltimore organization -- one past, and one present -- the first being Brian Roberts, the other being Sidney Ponson. Brian Roberts -- our starting second baseman -- has all been nothing short of impressive at the plate during the second round of the WBC...
Via Oriole Post  |  March 22, 2009

Hello Mets, My Name Is Sir Sidney Ponson And I Own You

Continuing Mets fan Shakey D's favorite ongoing TS feature, here's the combined stats of Sid and the previously discussed R.A. Dickey against the Mets this week: 13 IP, 11 H, 0 R, 9 K, 2 W. Incredible. I mean Dickey, the 2007 PCL pitcher of the year, is this generation's Hoyt Wilhelm so his success [...]
Via Tirico Suave  |  June 28, 2008

The End is Near

Sidney Ponson is scheduled to pitch on Friday against the shining New York Mets. As you should know Sir Sidney is not one of the most skilled pitchers in the league but lets face it the Mets are not one of the Juggernauts of baseball. The one good thing about him pitching is that if the Mets lose it is the ultimate smack in the face. Anytime a Mets fan says something arrogant to...
Via The Chuck Knoblog  |  June 22, 2008

AAA Report (Angry A-Hole Aruban)

Sir Sidney Ponson has been released by yet another team for being a big, fat jerk.
Via B-More Birds Nest  |  June 08, 2008

Ponson Career Screwup #463

Sidney Ponson continues his downward spiral, this time getting demoted from the Texas Rangers for shooting his mouth off.
Via Mop Up Duty  |  June 08, 2008

Good to See Ponson Is Still a Pile of Shit

As you likely hadn't noticed, Sidney Ponson, the former O's starting pitcher who's best known for being drunk and fat, had been pitching for the Rangers since April 26. And he had been pitching well: 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA in the worst rotation in baseball. But yesterday the team released him for what else, [...]
Via Mr. Irrelevant  |  June 07, 2008

Guess Sidney Ponson's 2007 Spring Training Weight

With pitchers report in less than a week, how's Sidney going to look? We chart his past weight, and set up a poll for his spring training weight. What will it be? Did he "put down the fork!" or not?
Via Mop Up Duty  |  February 10, 2007
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