Michael Barrett, the 48-year-old insurance executive from Illinois charged with being the person behind the Erin Andrews hotel room videos that were uploaded to the internet earlier this year, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of interstate stalking. He entered the plea in U.S. District Court earlier today. If convicted, Barrett could face up to [...]

ESPN.com is reporting that the Blue Jays and Michael Barrett have come to terms on a minor league deal. Barrett has shown signs of power and an ability to hit for average, so this could turn out to be a good signing for them. They will likely use Barrett in a DH/catcher role, but it is possible they will try him in the field.?This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

This MLB promotional commercial from 1993 cements the fact that I will never ever ever be nostalgic for the ’90s. Future generations are going to see this and ask us, “Wait, so why did people have their clothes on backwards?” “Well, it was a fad.” “But ...

According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, the Mets have signed former Major League catcher Michael Barrett to a Minor League contract. He will report to the Mets Single-A team in Port St. Lucie Florida and then likely move to Triple-A Buffalo in a few weeks. Barrett may be best remembered for his 10-game suspension in 2006 when he got into a fight with Chicago White Sox A.J. Pierzynski...

Here’s another highlight from this weekend you may have missed if you don’t watch SportsCenter, as I don’t.? I’m not proud of that or anything, I’ve just gotten so used to absorbing sports through the Internet that a highlights show on TV takes way too long to get ...

Padres catcher Michael Barrett cleared waivers and opted for free agency, rather than go to the minors. Barrett's best years came with the Cubs, but ended abruptly in 2007 due Barrett's poor relationship with Lou Piniella, and several pitchers in the rotation. He struggled with the Padres, but scouts say he could not find his swing and would rebound in 2008. However, he was...

B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 202. Birthdate: 12/8/85 He's the other Josh, the Cubs took in the 2007 draft. Thanks to the Dodgers signing Juan Pierre early, the Cubs were awarded a sandwich pick, the 48th overall selection. The Cubs have a poor history of drafting and developing catchers, but the recently converted Donaldson looks like the real deal. This year he absolutely destroyed...

If I was an MLB player, now is about the time I'd start to get concerned about entering the death cage that is the batter's box. This week has already seen its share of injuries, but after last night's game in San Diego, it's getting bizarre...

Michael Barrett: animated cubs catcher.  Fought A.J. Pierzynski.  Fought Carlos Zambrano.  Now, pleads guilty to shadily videotaping Erin Andrews nude?  Yikes, glad the Cubs shipped this guy out of town!  Ok, so the guy who videotaped the hot broadcaster isn’t the same Michael Barrett who played in Chicago, but I don’t think either guy is happy to [...]

TMZ.com reports today that Erin Andrews peephole video stalker, Michael Barrett, also filmed her in a Columbus hotel room in Jan., 2008 and Milwaukee in July and September, 2008. The feds say Barrett then posted the videos on a Google video account calling the video, “Erin Andrews Naked Butt.” TMZ also reports on a statement from Barrett’s [...]

Michael Barrett actually looks like a normal dude. I guess I didn't know what to think or who actually did it.My envision was probably stereotypical. You know, some forty year old guy living in his parents basement. Wait, my fault, wrong stereotype. That's the one for bloggers.I was expecting some porn sleaze with a shirt that said "Show me your boobies"You...

After watching the video of Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday's slide into San Diego Padres catcher Michael Barrett's cleat, only one thing became apparent to me..... Here we go with the Instant Replay debate in Baseball. Oh no! This will be the play, much like the failed Touchdown call for the Houston Oilers in their 1989 playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers...

A few notes from this evening... Michael Barrett and the Padres avoided arbitration, arriving at a $3.5MM deal. A little less than I expected given his $4.6MM salary in '07. If some team acquires Barrett on the cheap he could bounce back if he's comfortable. Wasn't long ago he ...

ESPN sideline princess turned battered media personality Erin Andrews made a U.S. District Court appearance in Los Angeles during the trial of Michael Barrett, 48, who allegedly recorded video footage of Andrews in three different cities in 2008, which he then uploaded to the internet. Andrews spoke to the judge about the distress that Barrett’s [...]

Goblazers1? Did charged Erin Andrews stalker Michael D. Barrett try to frame television play-by-play voice of the Trail Blazers on KGW-TV 8 and Comcast SportsNet.Stream Courtside LIVE's Michael... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals

In case you hadn't noticed, ever since Carlos Zambrano popped Michael Barrett in the face and Lou Pinella threw a temper tantrum on an umpire who did make the correct call, the Cubs have started to play a little bit better. And at the very least it's woken up what was once a team sleeping through another season of mediocrity. Did this all happen for a reason?

So you know that whole Michael Barrett/Carlos Zambrano feud the other day. It appears they've patched it up after sharing a loving embrace and a good cry. The sad part? Carlos actually revealed that fact to the world. "He came to me the next day, and he apologized, and I apologized to him, and we cried...I still love him." - Carlos Zambrano We're not going...

As our John Northey pointed out in a previous thread, the Jays have claimed left-hander Sean Henn off waivers from Baltimore.  To make room, the Jays have designated catcher Michael Barrett for assignment. Henn began the 2009 season with the Twins organization and earned a call-up to the big club in late May from AAA Rochester.  His Minnesota debut saw him...

Michael Barrett, 48, is free after posting a higher-than-expected bond Friday of $100,000.

In the top of the third inning of last night's Padres/Rockies game, catcher Michael Barrett swung at a 1-2 fastball from Ubaldo Jiminez and fouled it right off his face.

Marat Safin delivered a backhand return right into the net judge’s leathery face last night, or yesterday, or whenever it is that Australian Open matches are happening. Why does Australia have to be so far away and backwards and opposite. It’s day here, night there. Winter here, ...

The Padres aren't quite sure how long Michael Barrett's elbow injury will knock him out. He won't need Tommy John surgery, but he could miss anywhere from the minimum to two months. Kevin Towers contacted free agent Damian Miller as a possible bac...

First, Carlos Zambrano took a swing at his catcher, Michael Barrett. Then he and Barrett shared a loving moment and a good cry. Then he came out yesterday and dominated the Houston Astros in a 2-1 Cubs win. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Carlos has "emotional issues."

WGN had an awesome flashback piece on this yesterday. I got peeps saying the Cubs are shopping Michael Barrett actively right now. I don't know who they'll put back there full time, there aren't a lot of good options, but hopefully they have a plan in place (doubtful). They won't get Posada. Pudge...

Michael Barrett to the Marlins? Ken Rosenthal says the Fish are showing interest. My question is how long until Scott Olsen gives him a black eye?