BOB WICKMAN NEWS
Wickman Signs With D-backs
According to azcentral.com relief pitcher Bob Wickman who was cut by the Atlanta Braves after converting 20 of 26 save opportunities has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the remainder of the season. Wickman was 3-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 42 appearances.
All Time Top 5 Arizona Sports "Big Boys"
In honor of Bob Wickman signing with the D-backs we humbly present to you our all time Top 5 Arizona Sports "Big Boys". Before you snicker we are defining the term "big boys" as athletes that lack the physique of the true professional athlete. The athlete that looks...
Race for the Playoffs: Interview with D-backs Insider, Michael Schwartz, dbacks.com
Two weeks ago, we had our D-backs Insider Michael Schwartz, Associate Reporter for Dbacks.com, come on the show for the first time. This week, we recap everything that has happened in the last two weeks and discuss the D-backs amazing 6 game surge. Michael gives us the inside knowledge...
Why no love for Mike Gonzalez?
January 19, 2007 by
Mop Up Duty
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It could be argued that Mike Gonzalez was the best closer in 2006. So why no love?
Wickman to DL; Who Will Close?
With the recent struggles of aging Braves closer Bob Wickman, the question has been asked numerous times this week: if Wickman were to get the yank, who would close between Rafael Soriano or Mike Gonzalez?
Now that Wickman's hitting the DL, the question got decidedly more interesting...
TGIT177DREF! The Top 177 Devil Rays Ever: #52-49
August 14, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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“Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.”
-Jane Austen
In our continuing efforts to preserve and protect the full, proud history of our proud, great and dominant franchise, and to hagiographize the many, many valiant warriors who have contributed...
Yankees almost traded Mariano Rivera in 1996
February 15, 2009 by
tonyblogs.net
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That's according to Peter Abraham.
During the spring of 1996, when the Yankees weren't sure if young shortstop Derek Jeter was ready for the full-time gig, the team wanted to acquire Felix Fermin from the Seattle Mariners. They had no use for him now that Alex Rodriguez was...
Dbacks Free Agent Report by RotoRob
The talented RotoRob, from RotoRob.com weighs in on free agency and the impact on fantasy baseball. In Part III of his ongoing series, he touches on the Diamondbacks free agents and their chances to return to sedona red:
Jeff Cirillo: The BoSox are seeking a role player to replace...
2007 BIGGEST FANTASY BASEBALL BUSTS
October 09, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Well, it's that time of year to evaluate and see how you did when you put together those mighty draft lists. Here's a look at those guys who just didn't get it done!!!
Trade Deadline Fantasy Closer Spin
July 31, 2007 by
Mop Up Duty
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Act quickly! With all of the deadline deals, your fantasy closers may not be closing anymore and you will need to make moves before someone else does. Here's the rundown.
Atlanta Braves 2007 payroll about $80M
February 24, 2007 by
MVN
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There are some bargains here. Chuck James and Brian McCann are set to make $327,000 and $333,000, respectively, but then there are Mike Hampton and Bob Wickman. Those two will combine for over 20% of the team's $80 million salary. OUCH!
The braves are an interesting team. Plenty...
Welcome to Cleveland Kerry Wood
April 13, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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I was excited when the Indians signed Kerry Wood to take over the role of closer.
Game #20: Bay Bombs the Indians in 3-1 Loss to Red Sox
April 27, 2009 by
Indians Confidential.com
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For those of you that were waiting for a Kerry Wood meltdown like what fans were use to with Bob Wickman and Joe Borowski - you’ve got your ammo. Wood came in to relieve Cliff Lee in the 9th inning of a scoreless game Monday night vs the Red Sox, and four batters in found [...]
Wait... What's going on here?
May 21, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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I want to apologize for the lack of updating.Just when I thought I was adjusting to the exhaustion, it kind of hit me the past two days.It wasn't really work exhaustion. But rather, freakin' Indians exhaustion.Jerks.Let me catch up though with these past three games.I was getting...
This Week in Yankees History (1/25-1/31)
January 25, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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January 25th - January 31st January 25th 1876 - Former Yankees P Fred Glade (1908) was born. Fred went 0-4 in 5 games in 1908, after coming from the Browns. 1908 - Former Yankees P Roy Sherid (1939-41) was born. Roy went 23-24 in 87 games with 7 saves for the Yankees. 1918 - Former...
This Week in Yankees History (2/1-2/7)
February 01, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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February 1st - February 7th February 1st 1921 - Former Yankees P (1950) and Scout (1956-58) Dave Madison was born. Dave was signed by the Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1947. Dave appeared in only 1 game during the 1950 AL season with the Yankees. He had no record. On April 7...
This Week in Yankees History (3/29-4/3)
March 29, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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This Week in Yankees History March 29th- April 4th March 29th1917 - Former Yankees minor league OF Tommy Holmes was born. In 1937, Tommy was signed by the Yankees as an amateur free agent. Unable to crack the Yankees starting outfield of Charlie Keller, Tommy Henrich and Joe DiMaggio...
This Week in Yankee History (2/15-2/21)
February 15, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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February 15th - February 21st February 15th 1915 - Former Yankees reserve OF Cyril “Roy” Weatherly (1943-45) was born. Roy hit .266 in 79 games for the Yankees. 1916 -The Yankees buy 3B Frank "Home Run" Baker from the A’s for $37,500. He sat out the 1915...
Salvage Me..Oh Aaron Laffey
April 26, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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That one was straight outta the Joe Borowski/Bob Wickman school of saving ballgames wasn't it?But it didn't really feel like oh my god here we go.It was sort of like.. Okay whatever he'll just strike out the side or something.He didn't do that, but Kerry Wood got the...
This Week in Yankees History (4/5-4/11)
April 06, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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This Week in Yankees HistoryApril 5th-11thApril 5th1913 - In an exhibition game at Brooklyn, the Dodgers play their 1st game at their new ballpark, Ebbets Field. The Dodgers beat the Yankees by the score of 3-2, with the Dodgers OF Casey Stengel hitting the park's 1st HR, an in...
Rate this team and who should I trade?
Stevo M asked:
There are 12 teams
Batting
C Jason Varitek
1B Justin Morneau
1B Nick Swisher
2B Jeff Kent
2B Craig Biggio
3B Julio Lugo
3B Mark Teahen
SS Édgar Rentería
SS Bobby Crosby
OF Carlos Beltrán
OF Barry Bonds
OF Jermaine Dye
Util Nomar Garciaparra
Util Morgan Ensberg
Util...
Comeback Wins are the Best
June 14, 2007 by
Thank You Brian Sabean
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After getting shut down for 8 innings, the Twins came through in the 9th on Thursday, getting Johan Santana off the hook for another home loss.Johan pitched very well, allowing 2 runs and striking out 9 in 7 innings, but the Twins just could not get to Tim Hudson or Rafael Soriano...
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