Archive for October, 2006

Oh well, you win some, you lose some! I really thought the Tigers could have won last night's game and brought the series back to the Motor City, but it just didn't happen. It's plainly evident that my thoughts were getting mixed up with my hopes. Everyone knows that the team with the most "mojo" wins it all. The Tigers … Read more »

Barry Bonds' agent made headlines today when he informed the press that Bonds will file for free agency following the World Series. Where might Bonds wind up in 2007?With his declining speed, it's safe to assume that more than a few American League GMs will be thinking of dropping Bonds into the lineup as a DH. Assumming Oakland … Read more »

The Tigers are down 3 games to 1 in the World Series. If their remarkable season is to continue, Detroit must go on to win tonight's showdown in St. Louis–no if's, and's or but's. It sounds like a rather dreary situation, but in reality the game plan is no different from Game 1, and that's to WIN. Teams … Read more »

I'm bummed: I really thought Girardi was going to end up at the helm of the Nationals dugout in 2007. However, Washington Post Staff Writer Barry Svrluga is reporting that Girardi has declined the position. The Cubbies snagged Piniella. That leaves us with Manny Acta, Terry Pendleton, Tony Pena, and [cough] Dusty Baker. Acta's the only one … Read more »

I have been a Gameday Audio subscriber since MLB.com first introduced the service. As I live in a somewhat remote location without cable or satellite TV, Gameday Audio is my link to the game. I remember a couple of years ago when MLB.com tried to charge an additional fee to listen to post-season games. After a public outcry, they wisely … Read more »

In my view, when I listen to a ballgame radio broadcast, it should be plainly obvious which team the announcers are with. In fact, I have formed my team loyalties in recent years largely based on the charisma and enthusiasm of the broadcasting team. For example, the Padres, Nationals and Astros all have announcers who go crazy on a great … Read more »

In a sad twist of fate, it appears that Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle died today in a plane crash in New York. I assume there will be some sort of small tribute at Shea tonight on Thursday. … Read more »

I must admit that I have never followed the Devil Rays that closely. My familiarity with the team and its players is limited to what I experienced in their games against Toronto over the years. This might explain why I am not familiar with Greg Norton, but apparently I should know exactly who he is. MLB Trade Rumors … Read more »

CBC.ca has posted a good new feature: Grading the Jays, a Blue Jays 2006 season report card. As someone who picked the Jays win it all in 2006, I wholeheartedly agree with the following excerpt:A season that began with the biggest of dreams ended with the smallest of victories… The campaign did, however, end on a bit of … Read more »