Archive for April, 2010
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition Editor’s Note: Sorry for the absence of this segment as of late. We will try to keep this going moving forward if not every weekday, at least 3 times a week. @IanMBrowne: Red Sox just announced they will have a Nomar day at Fenway next Wednesay, May [...]
For The Toronto Blue Jays, The Future is Looking Good
APRIL is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. _ -T.S. Eliot, the Wasteland _It’s been an interesting April here in Blue Jay land. It’s been something of purgatory for the Jays, so far, with many key players from better-than-you-thought late aughts [...]
A Case for the Creation of Baseball in Pittsfield, MA from 1791
There seems to be a case for the origins of the game of baseball hailing from the Bay State (Massachusetts) rather than Cooperstown, NY, home of Doubleday Field and The Baseball Hall of Fame. So was baseball created in Cooperstown, NY by Mr. Doubleday, (as per the book “Live All You Can” as mentioned in [...]
The Wizard of Oz, Ozzie Smith on The Baseball Bunch
This is one of the most popular episodes of The Baseball Bunch (which ran from 1982-85), featuring Hall of Fame SS Ozzie Smith (c. 1983)! This year is the 25th anniversary of the show ending, a show that I think should be revitalized to bring the younger generation back into the game! What do you [...]
My 2010 Spinners Scribe Contest Entry
Image via Wikipedia When I saw this contest and read the possible topics I thought it would be best to combine a few, show some versatility and have some fun with it while still providing my regular readers with some useful information. So here it goes… When I asked myself why I would want to [...]
Maple Street Press Red Sox Annual is a Must Have Every Year
In collaboration with Sons of Sam Horn (SoSH) Not only do they have articles and interviews, but it also has a colored schedule, last year’s stats for the starting 9 including spray zones, hit zones and scouting reports on how well they did against certain pitches last year (the reserves do not have these more [...]
The Giants and Dodges Rivalry is better than the Yanks and Red Sox!
Well, the three game series in Los Angeles did not go well for the Giants. It did go better than being swept in San Diego. The one game that the Giants won was a 9-0 combined shutout thrown by the starter and Giants ace, Tim Lincecum. Lincecum also got three hits in the game. One [...]
Have the Baltimore Orioles Hit The Bottom?
I want to start this piece by making it clear that I have been a loyal fan of the Baltimore Orioles for 40 years and hope to be a fan for another 40 years. While Tommy Lasorda may bleed Dodger blue, I bleed Orioles Orange. For that reason, the start to the 2010 season has [...]
The 411 on Baseball Prospectus’ Top 20 Prospects: #’s 11-20
The following list of players are from Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 prospects that have already joined the MLB club: ranked # 34 – Wade Davis SP with the Rays, # 49 – Austin Jackson OF with the Tigers, # 57 – Scott Sizemore 2B with the Tigers, # 58 – Josh Reddick OF recently called [...]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @robneyer: Jim Edmonds‘ swing looks great. Maybe more 39-year-old guys should take a year off, then come back and burnish Hall of Fame credentials. @JaneMLB: #Athletics place Travis Buck on DL & OF Matt Carson called up from Triple-A. @injuryexpert: RT @JoelHenard talked with @ctrent from CNati [...]
How To Keep Fans Entertained During A Rain Delay
Florida Atlantic and Western Kentucky college baseball players took turns entertaining each other and their fans during a 2 hour rain delay before their game by acting out hilarious skits. Which skit is YOUR favorite? Help support Baseball Reflections and buy me a coffee with PayPal!
The Red Sox 5-9 Start is Nothing to Worry About
Before last night’s walk off win thanks to OF Darnell “I’m Loving It!” McDonald’s walk off hit, the Red Sox had lost their last five games and 9 out of their last 12, after opening the season with a win against the Yankees. McDonald actually went 2 for 2 with 2 clutch hits, the first [...]
Fathead Jr. Daily Sweepstakes by Fathead/Smile.ly
I know what you’re saying, what in the world is a Fathead Jr. anyway? I know I was when I was first contacted to help promote this sweepstakes! In layman’s terms, a Fathead is a life-size wall decals done in superb quality High Def images that are safe for walls as they peel ‘n stick [...]
Pizza Used as Projectile in a Red Sox – Angels Game
Late in a game between the Red Sox and the Angels (I’m assuming it’s from 2009, but I’m not too sure), on a foul ball down the left field line at Boston’s Fenway Park, a fan gets abused by both food and drink when the ball goes into the stands. The best part about this [...]
Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ Inbox: Trade Astros’ Carlos Lee for Blue Jays’ Vernon Wells?
In a new segment on Fantasy Baseball Insiders, our Insider will answer a fantasy baseball-related question sent from one of our readers. Whether you have a trade proposal you’d like a second opinion on, or you’re unsure who to add, drop, or keep, we’ve got you covered in something appropriately titled: the Insiders’ Inbox. I’ve been offered Vernon Wells for Carlos [...]
DRSEA INFORMER: Volume III, Issue 7
Baseball Continues Global Affair – Major League Baseball continues to reflect an international flavor as 27.7 percent of the 833 players on 2010 Opening Day rosters and disabled lists were born outside the United States. The foreign-born players represent 14 countries and territories, with the Dominican Republic leading the way with a contribution of 86 [...]
A Review of Swenson Baseball’s SN8 Infielder’s Glove
This is a first for a Baseball Reflections product review in two ways. First, this was the first review done from an independent glove maker, the Swenson Baseball Company and a demo model glove. But before we get to the the review, here’s a little info about them from their About Swenson page: Established in [...]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition @prorumors: Scott Downs trade rumors: Phillies had two scouts in Torontohttp://goo.gl/fb/eWgPt & Cubs have not considered releasing Sorianohttp://goo.gl/fb/KZKw9 & Kansas City Royals looking to unload RHP Juan Cruzhttp://goo.gl/fb/cdvbO & Rockies call up LHP Joe Biemel http://goo.gl/fb/CPZoN & Mariners looking at infielder Ramon Vazquezhttp://goo.gl/fb/PlkXk @sabermetricsman: Amazon’s Baseball-Only Bookstore: http://bit.ly/bK3b5w & [...]
Inside Information on Japanese Baseball
Image via Wikipedia Baseball fans across America are familiar with the Yomiuri Giants because they are the Yankees of Japan and the Chiba Lotte Marines because Bobby Valentine managed them for seven seasons. But what do we really know about the teams and players of Japanese baseball? Since the scope of my experience spans about [...]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @espn_durrett: Jerry Crasnick on Rangers’ hot start – http://tinyurl.com/y8yeymx @Ken_Rosenthal: A thought on a possible replacement for #Orioles manager Dave Trembley: http://tinyurl.com/y4eojzv #MLB (Already???) @sabr: Great interview on Seamheads: Some of Tout Wars’ top players on the TW auction & its new relationship with SABR: http://tinyurl.com/y6vuucy @jonahkeri: [...]
A Conversation with Nicole L. Burdett, Stats Supervisor at MLBAM
Thanks to LinkedIn, which has been a great source finding contacts for previous interviews, writers, etc., we have the pleasure of interviewing Nicole L. Burdett, Stats Supervisor at MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM). I started out asking Nicole what she did for work before being employed by MLB and how she got the job. She said, [...]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Wednesday Afternoon Edition @PeteAbe: New blog post: News and Notes from Minnesota – Jacoby Ellsbury will likely not play until the team returns to Bosto… http://ow.ly/174fxX @MLB & Alyssa_Milano: Happy 60th Anniversary to @TommyLasorda and his wife Jo: http://twitpic.com/1fkeeg & Major League Baseball’s #earthday announcement: http://shar.es/mtXCF | http://is.gd/bsvTB #mlb @espn_durrett: [...]
2010 Opening Day in San Francisco
Well, Opening Day 2010 for the San Francisco Giants was absolutely and utterly spectacular. It was everything that I could ask for from a baseball game. The giveaway was great– Giants calendars which they give away every year for Opening Day. Not only that, the game went into extra innings — lasting into the thirteenth [...]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Tuesday Afternoon Edition @AmalieBenjamin: In today’s Globe: Red Sox notebook: Caught stealing? It remains a running gag – http://b.globe.com/drgvOT #redsox @MLB_Monster: Lind starting to get back on track (source: CBS News): Blue Jays OF Adam Lind got two hits for the second time in … http://bit.ly/a1JVbL @espnrangersblog & espn_durrett: Borbon [...]
Reflecting On The Cardinals Off Season
As of this writing, the St. Louis Cardinals have played three games. Those three games have done less enlightening than reinforcing just what this offseason’s top topics were. The major move of the Cardinal offseason was, of course, the signing of Matt Holliday to a long-term deal. With Holliday in the fold hitting behind Albert [...]
2010 Projections: Can Twins’ Delmon Young Live Up to His 25-30 HR Potential?
One of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, Delmon Young has yet to fulfill his lofty expectations. From a bat-tossing incident which lead to a 50-game minor league suspension in 2006, to criticizing the Rays’ upper management and refusing to take coach’s instructions, Young’s character has always been in question. Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire attributes Young [...]
Boston Sports Blogapalooza at The Baseball Tavern
Calling ALL Boston area sports bloggers, calling ALL Boston area sports bloggers! Com one, come all to a first ever event (that I know of) of Boston area sports bloggers all in one place. If you’ve heard of a Tweetup, this is like that, but for bloggers. This one is for Boston Sports Bloggers or [...]
BBA Announces Formation of Goose Gossage Award
Contact: Daniel Shoptaw E-mail:baseballbloggersalliance@gmail.com 11 A.M. EDT, March 30, 2010 Baseball Bloggers Alliance Announces Formation of Goose Gossage Award The Baseball Bloggers Alliance is pleased to announce the formation of the Goose Gossage Award. Starting with the 2010 Major League Baseball season, the Goose Gossage Award will be a postseason award given to the top [...]
Braves 2010 Primer: 5 Questions
The ’09 Braves contended till the final week of the season. How will they fare this year? 5. Who will bat leadoff? Since Nate McLouth has single handedly been trying to turn the Braves into the Pittsburg Pirates, one would wonder if he’s going to permanently be hidden in the 8 hole be given time [...]
2010 Mets: So much for ‘Prevention & Recovery’
The Mets unveiled a new slogan in spring training: “Prevention & Recovery.” They even had signs made up for the clubhouse. The goal was to avoid the plague of injuries that ruined the 2009 season. But the Mets will open the season with three regulars on the disabled list: Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Daniel [...]
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