February 2009
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The Brewers’ Bobbleheads are Racist
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their bobblehead giveaways for the upcoming season, and the selection of “stars” is a bit perplexing. May 3 – Ryan Braun May 31 – Trevor Hoffman Jun 28 – Jason Kendall Aug 30 – Jeff Suppan Jul 26 – Bratwurst Sep 20 – Doug Melvin, Brewers GM As NQTC points [...]
The Cublogoverse is Playing Fantasy
If you’re looking for a fantasy baseball league to play in this year, the Cublogoverse is giving you a few great options. First up, at A League of Her Own, there are a few leagues: Big Boys League: This is the league for people who like to read stat columns and box scores and lean [...]
Carlos Marmol IS Pitching in the World Baseball Classic
There doesn’t appear to be a “maybe” about it anymore. Carlos Marmol will be pitching for the Dominican Republic in this year’s WBC, just weeks (well, maybe more than a month, but it’s still “weeks”) after pitching in the Dominican Winter League. Marmol says he doesn’t see the difference in the workload he’ll see in [...]
Chicago Cubs Will Kid-Glove Rich Harden in Spring Training
Well, I mean, duh. “We will not overtax him early here,” general manager Jim Hendry said Friday as pitchers and catchers were checking in for spring training. “He feels really good, and if anything, we’re going to have to be cautious with him that he doesn’t feel too good and want to go too fast, [...]
Carlos Zambrano Has a Huge Mustache, and Other Less Important First Day Stuff
Just look at it. Behold it. Is there any doubt that this year is going to be special? Or at least porntastic? Bruce Miles hooks us up hooks us up with lots of tidbits from the first day at big league camp, including this mini-bombshell: [Zambrano]‘s still looking into the possibility of having laser surgery [...]
Geovany Soto is Still Un-Fat
Pitchers and catchers just reported, and we’ve already got some good news to report. Geovany Soto, the reigning Rookie of the Year, is in great shape. Normally, that wouldn’t be news, but Soto credited his breakout offensive season in 2007 to a new workout and diet regimen that saw him shed 20-some pounds. He carried [...]
The Cubs Could Have Had Bobby Abreu for $5 Million, and What it Says about the Milton Bradley Deal
By Brett on February 13, 2009
So the Angels are expected to sign Bobby Abreu to a one-year, $5 million deal today. I know you’re thinking it. Get it out of your system. It’s ok. OMG! JIM HENDRY IS A FREAKING IDIOT!!! TWICE AS MUCH AND MUCH LONGER FOR MILTON BRADLEY!?!?!? ROOOOAAAARRR!!!!!!!! Better? Ok. Now let’s calmly and rationally discuss what [...]
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