Ex-Blue Jays Vs. Anacondas
Without question, the most underplayed story from this week in sports is the one where Roy Halladay rescues a guy in the Amazon who had just been attacked by an anaconda. No, seriously.
Halladay was on a fishing expedition with former teammates Chris Carpenter and B.J. Ryan and pro angler Skeet Reese (do you think Skeet gets jealous that they don’t invite him to go pitching...
Via Rumors and Rants
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
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Somehow, We Missed Carpenter's Anaconda Attack
Forgive me, I've been a bit ill this week. I thought that you said Carpenter banged up his foot saving a man from an anaconda attack in the Amazon.Wait, what?Of course he did.I honestly can't believe that this site didn't post anything about this story until now. For this, I am truly sorry. It's one thing to not get you the adjusted VORP percentages for the AAA Redbirds...
Via Cardinals Diaspora
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Roy Halladay and Chris Carpenter Rescue Snake Bite Victim
Anaconda is our favorite movie T..
A Brazilian fisherman was bitten on the rear end and his boat motor torn away by an angry anaconda, and reportedly was rescued by an Amazon fishing party that included Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, Cardinals counterpart Chris Carpenter and ex-closer B.J. Ryan…Now that’s an offseason adventure…Just hope Jon Voight wasn’t...
Via Terez Owens
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Chris Carpenter Goes Fishing, Shoots A Caiman And Jacks Up His Toe
So, apparently, Roy Halladay, B.J. Ryan and our very own Chris Carpenter all went on a fishing trip with pro fisher Skeet Reese in the Amazon of all places.
Reese wrote about it on his site:
“We had plenty of wildlife encounters though. Along with the fishing, we decided to go hunting one night, and Carpenter and B.J. both shot a caiman; which is like an alligator. Me and...
Via STLSportsMinute
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Roy Halladay Saves Boy From Anaconda While Fishing On The Amazon
According to NESN, Roy Halladay was on a fishing trip in the Amazon with Chris Carpenter, B.J. Ryan and professional fisher Skeet Reese, when he and Reese stumbled upon a local boy being attacked by an anaconda.
Here is what happened according to Reese’s recent blog post:
“Me and Doc Halladay even came across a local, sitting bare naked on a tree by the river. What we...
Via Mets Merized Online
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Did Roy Halladay Really Save a Boy from an Anaconda Attack in the Amazon?
Earlier this month, some MLB pitchers took a fishing trip to the Amazon. Roy Halladay, Chris Carpenter, and B.J. Ryan made the trek to Brazil with professional sport fisherman and outdoor enthusiast Skeet Reese. According to Reese, it turned into more than just a fishing trip.
In a post entitled “A Jungle Out There” on his website, Reese talked about the trip and...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
Ryan Madson Should Consider a One-Year Contract
Poor Ryan Madson. When the off-season first opened, it looked like he all set to get a big fat four-year, $40 million contract from the Phillies only to have them pull it off the table right when he thought they had an agreement. Now, several weeks later, Madson finds himself jobless and waiting for a comparable offer to the one he thought he had to come along.
Waiting...
Waiting...
Via The Outside Corner
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Is Yu Darvish coaxing the Jays back to big-time paydays?
After years of speculation and intense coveting, it appears that Yu Darvish may not be coming to America after all.
Rather, if a report from the New York Post is correct, the Japanese pitcher could be bound for Canada. Reporter George A. King III says that the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to be the high bidder for Darvish's negotiating rights when the Nippon Ham Fighters finally...
Via Big League Stew
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December 16, 2011
Papelbon Jigs for Phillies
For Phillies fans hoping that Ryan Madson would remain the hometown bullpen hero at Citizens Bank Park, it may be disappointing to hear this news. Former Red Sox closer Jonathon Papelbon has become the newest Philadelphia multi-millionare and will be the Phillies closer into the foreseeable future.
The Associated Press reported Friday that the Philadelphia Phillies and Papelbon have...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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November 12, 2011
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November 12, 2011
Papelbon, Boston’s Closer Since 2006, Signs With Phillies
Jonathan Papelbon’s $50 million deal with Philadelphia would surpass the $47 million that the Toronto Blue Jays gave to closer B. J. Ryan in 2005.
Via New York Times Sports
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November 11, 2011
Phillies sign Papelbon for $60 million+, closer ships out of Boston
After a deal for incumbent closer Ryan Madson fell apart on the operating table, the Philadelphia Phillies needed to address the ninth inning somehow. So they shifted their attention to free agent Jonathan Papelbon and negotiated an even richer contract for him Friday.
Reporter Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly had it first: the Phillies agreed with Papelbon on a four-year deal, plus a...
Via Big League Stew
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November 11, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies Agree to Four-Year Contract With Jonathan Papelbon
The Philadelphia Phillies have come to an agreement with free agent closer Jonathan Papelbon, according to multiple sources. Details of the contract are still being finalized, but CSNPhilly reports the financial terms to be $50 million for four seasons, plus a vesting option for a fifth year.
This means Ryan Madson won’t be back in Philly, since he will command a similar salary...
Via Rant Sports
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November 11, 2011
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November 11, 2011
What Kind of a Contract Can Ryan Madson Expect to Get After the Season?
Earlier this year, I detailed what kind of a contract Jimmy Rollins can expect to get after this season. In this one, I’ll explore what Ryan Madson can hope for after the year.
Madson has spent the last four seasons as an underrated and extremely effective setup man, earning the nickname The Bridge to Lidge. This year, Lidge is on the 60-day DL and Madson has been doing a phenomenal...
Via Philly Buster
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May 27, 2011
Can Somebody Explain To Me This ‘I Heart BJs’ Toronto Blue Jays Jersey?
Wait. What? I don’t get it. I did some very rudimentary research on the interwebs, and the best I can come up with is this kid is a fan of both former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan and former Blue Jays mascot BJ Birdie, but that cannot be it, can it? Ryan hasn’t pitched [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude
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May 10, 2011
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May 10, 2011
Cubs Minor League Camp Roster Projections
Minor League Camp opened this week, as pitchers & catchers reported to Fitch Park after the Cubs moved up Center Streert to HoHoKam Park. Other minor league players will report on Tuesday.
Here are the projected Cubs Minor League Camp rosters (142 players), the DSL Cubs Reserve Lists (two teams combined - 66 players), plus some other stuff.
Players at Minor League Camp are...
Via Cub Reporter
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March 06, 2010
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March 06, 2010
LeMahieu Shines in Pro Debut
Cubs 2009 2nd round pick D. J. LeMahieu (LSU) made his professional debut tonight at Fitch Park in Mesa, going 2-4 with an RBI and two runs scored, leading the AZL Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the AZL Brewers in Arizona League action.
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LeMahieu hit 3rd and was the DH, and in his very first pro AB he slammed a triple off the RF fence, using his...
Via Cub Reporter
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July 25, 2009
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July 25, 2009
Cubs Sign B.J. Ryan to 1 Year Deal
No more Neal Cotts! Well, Neal had Tommy John surgery but the Cubs have a lefty in the pen! WOO!
/end homerism
BREAKING: Cubs Sign BJ Ryan (ESPNChicago Twitter)
Via Souvenir City
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July 16, 2009
Two More Americans Back Out of WBC
At the rate things are currently going, by the time the World Baseball Classic gets started and Team USA takes the field on Saturday to face archrival Canada, the American roster is going to be nothing but Derek Jeter and our nation's finest little leaguers...Continue reading at FanHouse
Via Foul Balls
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March 02, 2009
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March 02, 2009
Slow Mock Draft: Round 12
It’s round twelve. Take a look back and read the write-ups for round 1, round 2, round 3, round 4, round 5, round 6, round 7, round 8, round 9, round 10 and round
Round 12 : Pick 1(133) - @seniorcircuit - A.J. Burnett - This started my own run on pitchers pairing Burnett with
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Via Crooked Pitch
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February 17, 2009
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February 17, 2009
Fantasy Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
Hello everyone, and welcome to fantasy predictions for the Toronto Blue Jays. Since the Blue Jays have not made many moves at all to really improve the team, this is going to be a short one this week. I want to remind you to sign up for the NYBD FANTASY LEAGUE on CBS SPORTS. Drop [...]
Via *D NY Baseball Digest
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February 10, 2009
Tale of the Third Little Pig
A-Rod allegations: This is baseball’s worst
[Part I: On telling fibs to Agents of the US Federal
It’s not surprising the game’s highest-paid player would try to skirt the system in 2003. What was more surprising out of the SI report was the suggestion that Gene Orza, the players ...
Via khandor's sports blog
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February 09, 2009
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February 09, 2009
Opinion: Halladay Could Be Available
Tim Redding fits the typical #5 starter perfectly with a .500 record and an ERA between 4.50 and 5.
I still do not see us getting Perez or Lowe, even though the odds have increased in our favor. I have a gut feeling Roy Halladay will be acquired sometime in mid to late January.
The Jays are having financial problems and have already made BJ Ryan, Vernon Wells and others available...
Via Mets Merized Online
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December 22, 2008
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December 22, 2008
Will Godfrey or Ricciardi Be Brought Back?
Blue Jays President Paul Godfrey's contract expires at the conclusion of this season and it is not yet clear whether or not the Jays will bring him back. Under Godgrey's watch, the Jays have suffered 9 straight seasons without a Play-Off birth, extending the streak to 15 years or 14 seasons. Every year under Godfrey's watch, there has been hype that the Jays could unseat...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 25, 2008
Will Godfrey or Ricciardi Be Brought Back?
Blue Jays President Paul Godfrey's contract expires at the conclusion of this season and it is not yet clear whether or not the Jays will bring him back. Under Godgrey's watch, the Jays have suffered 9 straight seasons without a Play-Off birth, extending the streak to 15 years or 14 seasons. Every year under Godfrey's watch, there has been hype that the Jays could unseat...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 24, 2008
Is B.J. Ryan Expendable?
Thus far in the 2008 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed having statistically the best bullpen in the American League and one of the best in baseball. One of the biggest surprises this season has been 27 year old rookie LHP Jesse Carlson, who has been the Jays most reliable reliever this season(6-1 record, 1.82 ERA, 52 K's, 22 BB's, 2 Saves, .195 Opponents Avg...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 22, 2008
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