Darnell McDonald is Ready for Action with the Red Sox
In Monday’s Red Sox / Orioles game, Darnell McDonald kicked off the Red Sox ninth inning rally with a double. It brought the crowd to their feet as they appreciated what Darnell does for this team. He came into the game as a substitute and delivered when his name was called. The […]
A VIP Trip to Spring Training and a GuestPass
With Spring Training now upon us, I recently recalled a VIP trip to Florida for Spring Training in 2003 while working as Marketing Director with Sporting News. As done by many media properties, for many years Sporting News hosted key clients – advertisers, from both agencies and brands – annually at a special 3-day trip […]
February in New England Is the Harbinger of the Best Time of Year
February in Pittsburgh was never good. I only marginally followed the Pirates, and generally was a sport-hater, as my brother and father were sports-obsessed, and screaming at the television and listening to sports radio made me want to scream. Then I moved to New England. I worked at a company where I bought […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition @PeteAbe: In today’s Globe: Red Sox notebook: No room for Lowell in Texas – http://b.globe.com/bB7m9e & Atchison, Schoeneweis get the bullpen call – http://su.pr/1OTcQS @MLB_Monster: Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte makes his big-league spring debut (source: About): At this point, he’s a curiosity. Bu… http://bit.ly/aFPBze & KC’s Gordon, Fields […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @IanMBrowne: Morning Red Sox news. Atchison makes team; Schoeneweis, Nelson fight for final spot. Tazawa to undergo Tommy John. http://bit.ly/cwKmf3 @mlbtraderumors: 2010 NL Rookie Of The Year Predictions http://bit.ly/bsV5t2 #mlb & I agree with Schilling…Phils trading Lee was a really bad move. I don’t think Amaro did […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Tuesday Afternoon Edition @espn_durrett: A look at long tossing: Baseball Prospectus has an article out on long tossing, asking if it’s a cure to pitching … http://bit.ly/9XMwiE @mlbtraderumors: Dodgers Sell Stults To Hiroshima Carp http://bit.ly/cmNlFE #mlb & Red Sox Make Four-Year Offer To Beckett http://bit.ly/bkxRLQ #mlb & Orioles Sign Joey […]
Red Sox Announce Starting Rotation
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has announced his starting rotation when the team breaks camp for the regular season. There are no big surprises, as Josh Beckett will be the ‘ace’ of the staff, leading off. Dice K Matsuzaka simplified things by needing extra time to prepare for the 2010 season, making the number five […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Monday Afternoon Edition @ mlbtraderumors: Chris Coste Placed On Waivers http://bit.ly/9F4KyP #mlb & Phillies Release Brad Wilkerson http://bit.ly/94L2PC #mlb @ JCRMarlinsbeat: Florida #Marlins: Logan Morrison sent down, giving Gaby Sanchez first base job – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com http://shar.es/mpUs2 & RT @MarlinsMedia: #Marlins 3/29 move: Hayden Penn claimed off waivers by […]
Wiffle Ball: The Perfect Game
With Spring Training officially underway and the regular season of baseball right around the corner, I thought this was the perfect time to discuss one of the best games in the entire world: Wiffle ball. It has been a long, long winter for most of us, but just thinking about Wiffle ball gets me ready […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Friday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition This does NOT bode well for George’s boys…@MLB_Monster: Jeter aspires to be a baseball owner http://bit.ly/aTFmER & An easy decision: Heyward makes the cut http://bit.ly/cH0szM @keithlaw: If Strasburg debuts in game 3 for Harrisburg at Altoona on 4/10, he’d pitch the Senators’ home debut 4/15 and again […]
Sal Fasano Back With the Jays, With a New Role
One of the most popular part-time players of recent memory will return to the Blue Jays organization, marking a new chapter in his baseball career. Sal Fasano recently retired as a player and has been appointed as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays Single-A minor league team, the Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League. The […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Thursday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @IanMBrowne: Lowell talks first base and how social it is, his offense, his hip and more. http://bit.ly/bWAYil @JCRMarlinsbeat: Florida Marlins poll: When will Mike Stanton make his major league debut? http://goo.gl/fb/LYeW @MLB_Monster: Upton exits after injuring ankle http://bit.ly/9jixsx & Affeldt comes to terms with Giants http://bit.ly/95Jt4a & […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Wednesday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Wednesday Afternoon Edition @MLB_Monster: Maddon still supporting Burrell (source: CBS News): Rays manager Joe Maddon says he isn’t concerned about DH Pat B… http://bit.ly/cdNV6H & Butler not letting up this spring (source: CBS News): Royals 1B Billy Butler, who broke out with a .314 batting av… http://bit.ly/alEKR1 & MLB — […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Tuesday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Tuesday Afternoon Edition Check out this interview with possible # 1 draft pick Bryce Harper on MLB.com: http://ow.ly/1pVX9 @Jerry_Remy: Today in Sports Cover Story: #redsox Youkilis finding inspiration in strange places http://r8t.us/d1cOsU & With all the talk regarding #RedSox offense there’s pressure on Papi to perform right out of gate-I […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Monday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Monday Afternoon Edition BIG NEWS – This is GREAT for baseball…@MLB_Monster: Joe Mauer Extension Reactions: Joe Mauer’s eight-year, $184MM extension with the Twins will be officially announce… http://bit.ly/bO4IQZ @prorumors: Blue Jays Trade Rumors: What they want for Frasor and Downs http://goo.gl/fb/CGwj & Brewers trade C Matt Treanor for Rangers INF […]
Stupidity Is Better Kept A Secret Than Displayed
DRSEA INFORMER Volume III, Issue 5: A Publication For Your Reading Enjoyment Torii Hunter apparently never read Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus’ caution on stupidity. The Anaheim Angels center fielder gave new meaning to the phrase “dumb jock” when he claimed that dark-skinned baseball players from the Dominican Republic are not black but “imposters.” “People […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Friday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Friday Afternoon Edition @ESPN_baseball: Dodgers’ legend Scully hospitalized overnight – http://tinyurl.com/yjmlhde & Sign him now, or Mauer talks could be tabled – http://tinyurl.com/yfs47yj @mlbtraderumors: Twins Eyeing Heath Bell http://bit.ly/au0wAX #mlb & Heyman On Mauer, Beckett, Lowell http://bit.ly/b7OFgP #mlb @robneyer: Yes, in two seasons Clayton Kershaw is just 13-13. On the […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Thursday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Afternoon Edition @ mlbtraderumors: The 2012 Free Agent Class http://bit.ly/acVVLx #mlb & The New Market For Cuban Players http://bit.ly/cPfuwV #mlb & Rockies Interested In Joe Beimel http://bit.ly/94ZIli #mlb @ JaneMLB: Rajai Davis injury isn't actually quad-related, as team originally announced, but rather tied to abdominal pain. #Athletics & Coco […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Wednesday pm
Wednesday Afternoon Edition @ ESPN_baseball: Josh Reddick's story – http://tinyurl.com/yh7qwxo (Red Sox OF prospect) @ JCRMarlinsbeat: Florida Marlins: Josh Johnson told to watch his mouth; Derrick Turnbow done? http://goo.gl/fb/SONt @ mlbtraderumors: Odds & Ends: Washburn, Michael Garciaparra, Byrd http://bit.ly/dnaj2k #mlb & White Sox Release Daniel Cabrera, Jason Botts http://bit.ly/bC07qJ #mlb & PRO Rumors: Michael Garciaparra, […]
Nats Fans Beware: The Strasburg Effect
Nats Fans Beware: Too much of a good thing can be bad for your health. Here's what can happen when watching future Nats Ace Stephen Strasburg battle back from a 3-0 count to strike a batter out! The first time around shows Strasburg's last three pitches (all strikes) & you have to look hard in […]
Sox Prospect Lars Anderson Making Best of Spring Training
Highly touted Red Sox prospect Lars Anderson is making the best of Spring Training this year in Ft Myers. MLB.com listed him as one of baseball’s top 25 prospects last year, so he has a lot to live up to. Lars has appeared in five of the Sox first seven pre-season games this spring, but […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Friday pm
Friday Afternoon Edition Starting today, March 12, 2010 and running through Monday, March 22, 2010 is a charity auction for a good cause promoted by MLB Umpires! See they aren’t bad guys after all! J Just kidding! It’s called UMPS CARE Charities and it’s the official charity of Major League Baseball umpires. Their website is […]
Marlins Starting Pitching Is A Sleeping Giant In The N.L. East
JUPITER, FL- As I watched the New York Mets defeat the Florida Marlins in a sloppy 11-2 affair on Monday, I couldn’t help but ponder how different the two N.L. East rivals are. Much has been written about the New York Mets recent under-achieving, particularly 2009 where they finished 70-92 with the National League’s highest […]
Aaron Bates Having A Productive Spring Training with the Red Sox
One week into spring training and Red Sox first base prospect Aaron Bates is among the team leaders in games played and hitting. The right handed 26 year old has a .300 batting average after appearing in six of the teams first seven games. He is pleased with his strong start, and is enjoying camp […]
Michael Bowden to Start for Red Sox on Saturday
Image by firebrandal via Flickr One of the Red Sox top right handed pitching prospects will be making his 2010 Spring Training debut as a starter for the big league club this Saturday. Michael Bowden will get the call to face the Pirates at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers. Bowden has pitched two […]