A Closer We Can Call Our Own?
C'Mon, Bobby Boy!We Mets fans ***** a lot. 'Incessantly' would be a good word to describe the frequency of our belly-aching. In our world, we are tortured by the most emotionally-damaging franchise in all of sports. It's a bit of hyperbole. And one thing we are particularly hyperbolic about is "our" closers. In short, listening to a 30-something Mets fan...
Via Legend of Cecilio Guante
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July 13, 2011
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July 13, 2011
Discuss
Appreciation for Bob Wickman - Indians Comment of the Day
"Don't confuse Bob Wickman with Joe Borowski. Wickman worked very hard to come back from injury for the Tribe and was an All-Star reliever with us - even getting some MVP consideration (not much, but some) in 2005. In his final full-year with the Tribe, he had a 2.47 ERA and led the AL with 45 saves. He gave up four runs in his first appearance that year, and only 13 more...
Via Cleveland.com
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May 16, 2011
Devon’s Development Insider #3 – The how-to of choosing the right school
As with most aspiring college bound athletes, the Florida State’s, Miami’s and Florida’s of the world are really out of the realm of the normal everyday Joe.
My last “Insider” was sort of a step by step process on how go about “marketing yourself” so that the schools find you.
But how does one know which school is the right choice?
Let...
Via The GM's Perspective
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April 25, 2011
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April 25, 2011
Spitballing: Never Tell Me the Odds by Jeremy Greenhouse
Had there been an unlikely comeback on yesterday’s slate of games, it would have served as the subject of my lead-in. Since no teams were kind enough to supply one, let’s forgo a lead-in and dive right into the wacky world of win expectancy. Baseball Prospectus houses win expectancy tables for all years over the Retrosheet Era (1954-2010), and The Hardball Times provides...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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April 14, 2011
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April 14, 2011
Cubs Claim Catcher Off Waivers
The Cubs have claimed 26-year old C-1B Max Ramirez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox claimed Ramirez off waivers from the Texas Rangers last Wednesday, and immediately placed him back on waivers again the next day, obviously hoping they were the only club with interest in Ramirez and that they could sneak him through. But what the BoSox did not foresee was that during...
Via Cub Reporter
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January 10, 2011
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January 10, 2011
All-Aught Indians--Closer--Bob Wickman (2000-2006)
Whenever I think of former closer Bob Wickman, three things immediately pop into my head:
1. He severed his index finger down to his first knuckle when he was two in a farming accident.
2. He has the most saves in Cleveland Indians history.
3. I had to purchase a defibrillator to help jump start my heart after nearly every one of his outings.
During the best of days, Bob Wickman...
Via Bringing Back Boudreau
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December 04, 2010
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December 04, 2010
Memorabilia Monday: Wade Boggs and Assorted Yankees
Who else but Gibbys_Limp?
My youngest sister had gone to a NY Yankees game on August 30, 1995 and came home with the commemorative pin given out that day, the ticket stub, and a signed visor. She gave all 3 items to me, knowing I'm not a fan of the Yankees at all, but a baseball fan, and always looking to add to my memorabilia collection. The visor is signed by Mike Stanley...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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November 22, 2010
Today, In Cleveland Sports History: 7.20
Today in 2006 the Cleveland Indians traded closer Bob Wickman in exchange for prospect catcher Max Ramirez. Wickman served as the Indians closer for nearly seven seasons from 2001 to 2006 recording 139 saves for the Tribe including 45 saves in 50 opportunities in 2005. Wickman has 267 saves total in his career to go [...]
Via LandLoyalty.com
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July 20, 2010
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July 20, 2010
Fernando Rodney is the New Closer of the Angels
Deep breath. We remember owning Bob Wickman. We remember Shawn Chacon's ERA being over 7. And we most recently recall owning a certain Mike MacDougal. Rodney is coming off of a season in which his ERA was 4.40 and his WHIP was 1.47. His strikeout rate is below average among closers, but in the grand scheme of things he finished with 8 less strikeouts than Joakim Soria last season...
Via Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
TGIT177DREF! The Top 177 Devil Rays Ever: #52-49
“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 to that proud history, every Friday we’ll be counting down The Top 177* Devil Rays Ever…...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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August 14, 2009
Wait... What's going on here?
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 ready to discuss the game on Tuesday, but then that little blown save deal sort of set me off...
Via The Tribe Daily
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May 21, 2009
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 Willy Taveras
BN John Buck
BN Coco Crisp
DL Chipper Jones
Pitching
SP Daisuke Matsuzaka
SP John Lackey...
Via The Nest
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May 06, 2009
Game #20: Bay Bombs the Indians in 3-1 Loss to Red Sox
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 [...]
Via Indians Confidential.com
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April 27, 2009
Salvage Me..Oh Aaron Laffey
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 double play ball and then struck out Harris to end the game.But thank the world for Aaron Laffey.Where...
Via The Tribe Daily
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April 26, 2009
Welcome to Cleveland Kerry Wood
I was excited when the Indians signed Kerry Wood to take over the role of closer. After attending Sunday’s game against the Jays, I am even more excited. Standing up, cheering and going crazy with two strikes when Bob Wickman or Joe Borowski is on the mound is pure courtesy. Standing up and going crazy [...]
Via Waiting For Next Year
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April 13, 2009
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April 13, 2009
This Week in Yankees History (4/5-4/11)
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 the park HR shot.1921 - Former Yankees P Robert Hogue (1951-52) was born. Bob went 4-5 in 33 games...
Via Sliding Into Home
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April 06, 2009
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April 06, 2009
The Brew Haus - Corder-uh-oh (via ArmchairGM)
Dirtlocker points for: Dave Bush, Francisco Cordero, Eric Gagne, Jason Kendall, Scott Linebrink, Ben Sheets, Derrick Turnbow, Bob Wickman, Kerry Wood Francisco Cordero is the newest Cincinnati Red. At least that's what sources are telling FOX Sports and ESPN. So what does that mean for the Milwaukee...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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January 09, 2008
This Week in Yankees History (3/29-4/3)
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, he was traded to the Braves in 1942 for 1B Buddy Hassett, OF Gene Moore and cash. He would have...
Via Sliding Into Home
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March 29, 2009
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March 29, 2009
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 more like the average man than the million dollar machine....
Via Fanster
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September 10, 2007
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September 10, 2007
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.
Find the answer at SeamlessBaseball.com
Via MVN
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May 01, 2007
This Week in Yankee History (2/15-2/21)
February 15th - February 21stFebruary 15th1915 - 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 AL season in a salary dispute with the ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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February 15, 2009
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February 15, 2009
Yankees almost traded Mariano Rivera in 1996
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 ready for the big ...
Via tonyblogs.net
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February 15, 2009
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February 15, 2009
This Week in Yankees History (2/1-2/7)
February 1st - February 7th February 1st1921 - 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, 1952, Dave was ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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February 01, 2009
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February 01, 2009
This Week in Yankees History (1/25-1/31)
January 25th - January 31stJanuary 25th1876 - 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 Yankees P Steve ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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January 25, 2009
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January 25, 2009
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 Eric Hinske and Cirillo could fit the
Via Fanster
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December 13, 2007
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December 13, 2007
THE DIAMONDBACKS HOT 25
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