Yardbarker: Michael Barrett

Alleged Erin Andrews Stalker Guy Pleads Not Guilty To Being Erin Andrews Stalker Guy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:39 -0500

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 [...]

Illinois man to be arraigned in ESPN reporter videos case

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:06:31 -0500

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

Andrews Was Also Filmed Nude In Ohio, Milwaukee

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:17:41 -0500

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 [...]

Jays Put Henn On Rooster, DFA Barrett

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:52:00 -0500

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 give up two runs in 1 1/3 innings against the White Sox but he put together a string of six straight scorele...

THE MAN WHO TOOK VIDEO OF ERIN ANDREWS...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0500

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 know, something like that...

Michael D. Barrett Frame-up of Michael Barrett?

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:42:00 -0500

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

FBI: Arrest in Erin Andrews nude video case

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:11:06 -0500

The FBI says they've arrested a Chicago-area man who is accused of taking surreptitious nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in a hotel room. The bureau says in a statement that 48-year-old Michael Barrett of Westmont, Ill., was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare Airport Friday night. The FBI says Barrett faces federal charges of interstate stalking for taking the videos, posting the videos online and trying to sell them to celebrity Web site TMZ.com. The charges were file...

CHASE BUDINGER GOT HIS FACE STOMPED

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:13:51 -0500

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 ...

Blue Jays Sign Barrett

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:26:02 -0500

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.?
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Barrett Opts For Free Agency

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:35:17 -0500

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 hit with a season ending injury and only hit .202 in 30 games.
Barrett's hitting may not be completely lost, but his defense surely hasn't improved. I'm sure there will be a team willing to take a chance on him, perhaps the Nationals, but he could be on a track to the minors, which would be a shame for the eleven year veteran.
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Balls To the Face at 100 MPH

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:49:16 -0500

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...

Scouting Report on Josh Donaldson

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:24:51 -0500

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 Boise (Short A) with his bat and has looked good behind the plate. For more details read on.

Don't Even Think About Bringing Instant Replay into Our Great Game

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:27:43 -0500

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, that sparks the debate and need for getting calls right between the lines on the diamond. Baseball is the last true sport to incorporate the use of replay for its umpires and I believe it's better left that way. The NFL, NCAAFB, CFL, NBA, NHL, WTA, Rodeo, Rugby, and even Cricket all use the aide of big brother's cameras in getting the game called right. But, what about keeping the human element in the great national past time? The major knock on baseball is the length it takes to play a game. It's also the reasoning on why kids supposedly weren't interested in watching baseball as much as football on TV anymore. Can you imagine the length that would be added to games if they reviewed every play at the plate, every fair or foul ball down the line, or a simple steal of second or third base. In the near future it could lead to every pitch that was argued being subject to review? Imagine a manager throwing out a red flag into the middle of Fenway Park because he thought a certain pitch was out of the "strike zone". I can see the announcers now already.... Announcer One - "I don't know if that was a good use of Terry Francona's replay Bob, he only has 10 challenge flags left now, and we're in just the third inning." Announcer Two - "I thought it really was a strike Tim, and this could be a big out here for the Red Sox and their pitcher in the start of this big three game series in May." I know that's taking it to the extreme and that you wouldn't need it for calling balls and strikes, but it starts with plays at the plate or with questionable homeruns and snowballs into replaying every play. Much like College Football now, and what we see during most NFL Sundays. I think Las Vegas and the amount of money gambled will play a big part in the lobbying of using replay in the Major Leagues. My only hope is that they decide to keep the purity of the game and not give in to the big money corporations and owners who now feel a need to join the list of other sports reviewing every call. I too Padre fans was affected by a poor call against my St. Louis Cardinals on a play at first base in the 1987 World Series, and had there been replay my hero Vince Coleman may have that Championship ring now. Even still, I prefer to leave this great game how it is and let humans control the outcome. Perhaps in the future baseballs will have weightless microchips inside them so that when crossing the plate it lets us know on the scoreboard whether it was a ball or strike, ending the need for human umpires. At least I think I saw that on the Jetsons. Or was that a robot umpire?

Michael Barrett Trade Jams Cubs Marketing

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:06:31 -0500

Mark your calendars for June 26!

Maybe Lou's Outburst and Big Z's Punch Woke Up the Cubs?

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:21:56 -0500

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?