Hamels at his unpredictable best in Series opener
The first pitch that Evan Longoria saw from Cole Hamels, in Longoria's first at-bat of the World Series, was a changeup. And with a 1-1 count, Longori...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2008
Thoughts about teams not playing in Fall Classic
There are two teams in the World Series, and 28 teams already preparing for 2009. Some pieces from the rest of the baseball landscape: • The De...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008
Game 7 just the beginning for Price
The Red Sox had seen J.P. Howell's curveball, over and over, and they had locked in on Dan Wheeler's fastball, and they had come to be patient against...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2008
No secrets left between Rays and Red Sox
Game 7 will be the 25th game played between the Red Sox and the Rays since the start of the regular season. They've played more than 200 innings, and ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2008
Injuries continue to sting Rays
Troy Percival's instinct will always be to return to the mound and throw another pitch, but as he did that late Thursday afternoon in Oakland, he stag...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2008
Cuban crisis: Will they let him in?
Mark Cuban says he will pull out all stops to buy the Cubs. Mentioned here last month, it seems more than a coincidence that in recent months the oft-...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 07, 2008
Friday Filberts
...Len Kasper (worth reading for this photo alone). Take-home? Aside from the strange fact that Bob Brenly's into the Cold War Kids, it's that Kasper is well-prepared, humble, and ... well...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 29, 2008
Webb 'still an eternity' from record
...as big of a deal for him. When he reached 45 innings, a mark once hit by Bob Gibson, then it became something different, but Drysdale's mark of 58.2 innings still felt a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2007
Trade market is getting ugly
...is very deep. • Conor Jackson, D-backs: He's been the odd man out in Bob Melvin's lineup choices. The latest: At a time when there are few quality relievers available, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 05, 2007
Selig and 'The Sopranos'
...on hips, scratching his forehead, then shrugging his shoulders in frustration, as managers Joe Torre and Bob Brenly explained to him that because they had no pitchers left there would be no resolution. And...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 11, 2007
Helton to Red Sox?
The Red Sox are engaged in trade talks with the Colorado Rockies about Todd Helton, reports Troy Renck, with no deal imminent at this point. But you c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2007
Musical Chairs
...answer in Chicago? Could the Cubs be more interested in Bruce Bochy or current television analyst Bob Brenly? And will Lou Piniella favor the Giants' job despite the Bonds' circus and aging veterans
Audio PodCast | October 11, 2006
Mets' offense must come to life
The pressure was there already, as heavy as bags of sand on the backs of the Mets' hitters. They began Tuesday's workout knowing that Pedro Martinez i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2006
Scouting report: San Diego Padres
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.Keith Law breaks down the San Diego Padres.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2006
Case closed for Indians?
Tom Mastny had no aspirations of being a closer, no grand visions of being the next Mariano Rivera -- the guy on the mound who finishes the last game ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2006
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