Yardbarker: Bob Wickman

TGIT177DREF! The Top 177 Devil Rays Ever: #52-49

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:24:10 -0500

“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…. The 52nd, 51st, 50th, and 49th Greatest Devil Rays Ever are…. 52. Gerald “Ice” Williams OF/DH (2000-2001) DEVIL RAY MOMENT: August 1 2000, Tropicana Field, with the Devil Rays trailing by a run, faced Bob Wickman with the bases loaded and one out and hit a walkoff 2-RBI single to give the Devil Rays a 6-5 win over Cleveland DEVIL RAY STATS: 208 Games 117 Runs 221...

Game #20: Bay Bombs the Indians in 3-1 Loss to Red Sox

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:49:35 -0500

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 [...]

Welcome to Cleveland Kerry Wood

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:10:49 -0500

I was excited when the Indians signed Kerry Wood to take over the role of closer.

Yankees almost traded Mariano Rivera in 1996

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:25:17 -0500

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 ...

This Week in Yankees History (1/25-1/31)

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:08:30 -0500

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 Yankees P Steve ...

Dbacks Free Agent Report by RotoRob

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:20:27 -0500

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

2007 BIGGEST FANTASY BASEBALL BUSTS

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:28:13 -0500

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!!!

Race for the Playoffs: Interview with D-backs Insider, Michael Schwartz, dbacks.com

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:33:59 -0500

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 that we need and crave. Now let's do this:

All Time Top 5 Arizona Sports "Big Boys"

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:24:26 -0500

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....

Wickman Signs With D-backs

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:43:09 -0500

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.

Trade Deadline Fantasy Closer Spin

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:06:33 -0500

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.

2007 Baseball Free Agents

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:54:28 -0500

Talking a look ahead at the end of year Baseball Free Agents. The list is sorted out by Teams.. Some big names going on the market.

Wickman to DL; Who Will Close?

Tue, 01 May 2007 04:51:14 -0500

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

Atlanta Braves 2007 payroll about $80M

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:08:14 -0500

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 of young talent to compete, but not enough healthy/productive vets to carry them through the long 162 game season. They'll fall short of the playoffs again this year.

Why no love for Mike Gonzalez?

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:37:44 -0500

It could be argued that Mike Gonzalez was the best closer in 2006. So why no love?