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A pithy, useful summary of 8 starting pitchers we keep meaning not to forget:(Posted May 17, the stats are a bit outdated, but the ideas still apply.) STARTLING STARTERS by The GNUru...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  February 05, 2008

At Least It's the Right Sox Tonight

Wow. What a Weekend. Well, at least it's the Right Sox tonight. A breather, even if they do win, which is how it's looking right now. Roger the Rocket looked pretty fat at Pinstripes on the Park last Thursday. Hate...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  February 05, 2008

Youkilis Charged the Mound and Didn't Get Thrown Out?

You are pitching with a 9-3 lead in the bottom of the 9th. You just got 2 outs in a row. You are 2-2. If you get this out, your team wins. DO YOU HIT THE BATTER? I DON'T THINK...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  February 05, 2008

Expelled Yankee Watch

I hate to beat a dead horse. So, I found one that's alive and kicking. If only SHAWN CHACON had received this kind of attention as a Yankee -- starting with his manager and coaches. Link: Bucco Blog: LaRoche...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  February 03, 2008

Who's Eli-ing Now?

More evidence that Red Sox play dirty. Gagne's already traded. What about Varitek? About Clemens, I never wanted him and I didn't want him back. The audience at last season's Pinstripes on the Park was less than enthusiastic when he...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  February 01, 2008

Malaika Bermiss Has Died

You may not know who she was. She died today and this is where I write about people who matter to me who die. She had a Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey with Holman-Bermiss across the back and the number 42. It...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 27, 2008

UPDATE: Arrangements for Malaika Holman-Bermiss

As posted on the website of The Brooklyn Comprehensive Night High School, the arrangements for Malaika Holman-Bermiss are as follows: Friday January 18, 2008 Cornerstone Baptist Church 574 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 9-10 AM Viewing, 10-11AM Service, Interment at...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 27, 2008

Except Jeff Nelson (the umpire, that is)

Today before the game Joe Torre took the line-up cards to the chief umpire himself. Since when does Joe take the line-up card out himself, except during the World Series? He went on to shake the hand of every umpire....
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 27, 2008

There's ANOTHER Catching Molina Brother?

His name is Gustavo Molina, and he's headed for a career year, according to SLAM Sports. He was just claimed off waivers from the Right Sox (meaning CWS, of course) by the Orioles. Hey, no competition intended, but have you...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 26, 2008

Go Clippard, and, Yes, I Still Want Buehrle

Don't you? And, yes, I was a little startled at Bruney's performance, but I trust him for the future. Do we know what went wrong? Technorati Profile...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

It's Sad for Us, But It Could Be Worse for Miggy

Miguel Cairo, who was released last week to make room for the newbies, has been picked up by the Cardinals. He is reporting to AAA Memphis, according to Sports Illustrated. We will miss him. This may come back to bite...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

RED SOX ARE AT IT AGAIN

Dicer-Cutter-Slicer-K just hit his 2nd Yankee batter. It is the 3rd inning. No comments from the officials.A Response: For all you Yankee fans wondering what is going on.... There will be time for that later, John Sterling just said. I've...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

OKAY...what ELSE is going on here?

For the 5th TIME EVER IN BASEBALL HISTORY, 4 CONSECUTIVE HR's were hit (by Boston, off Chase Wright). WHAT ARE THE ODDS that Boston could figure the Yankee pitcher out so fast?SCORELESS before the 4 consecutive HR's. (3-0 Yankees). 1963:...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

BIRDS OF A FEATHER SHOULD STAND TOGETHER

NO GREY AREA: Looks Like A Red Sock, Sounds Like A Red Sock, Must Be A Red Sock Not sure how I let this slip by -- Curt Schilling on Barry Bonds as Bonds approaches Hank Aaron's home run record....
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

Bucco Blog: Pirate Tidbits; Monday's Game Matchup

Link: Bucco Blog: Pirate Tidbits; Monday's Game Matchup. This will be a surprising stat to those who don't follow Bucco Blog: take a wild guess who leads all pitchers on the Pirates staff on getting ground balls hit off them?...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 25, 2008

Pearce - Future Yankee?!

Link: Minor League home run leader STEVEN PEARCE cranks 12th in second at-bat at Double A Level I saw STEVEN PEARCEplay first base for the Single A WIlliamsport Xrosscutters twice in 2005, his draft year (Pirates, 8th round), against the...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  January 24, 2008

Time To Grovel for Chacon, Mr. Torre?

OUTSPORTSIt might be time for SHAWN CHACON [3.60 ERA] to replace Tony Armas (11.57 ERA) in the rotation. (23) PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW 20 - Innings pitched by SHAWN CHACON prior to last night's game [on Tues. May 1], the most for...
Via Out of the Bullpen  |  December 27, 2007
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