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Don't expect repeat of 1950

10/26/2009 03:18 PM
John Ames
There are some out there that can remember the last time the Yankees and Phillies met in the World Series. To set the record straight, I am not one of them. And for that I’m grateful. Or so I thought until I looked at the box scores of the Series.

Twins going outside to play

10/26/2009 12:04 PM
John Ames
If you ever attended a game at Minneapolis’ Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome you’ve probably experienced the not-so-subtle shove in the back as you walk out the door. This gentle kick in the backside, a result of the different levels of air pressure on either side of the doorway, is just one of the building’s many quirks. The Twins and their fans may miss some of these quirks as they enhanced the Twins’ decided home-field advantage. At the same time, these oddities are why many are happy to leave the building to the Vikings.

Not everyone falls for parity myth

10/16/2009 01:20 PM
John Ames
Bud Selig was caught recently by the Los Angeles Times saying that for the five years before this one, Major League Baseball enjoyed “as much competitive balance as we’ve ever had.” Of course, that’s not saying much considering baseball’s historic lack of parity.

Not so fast, New York

10/08/2009 05:12 PM
John Ames
The Yankees’ 103 wins are impressive. Will that gaudy number carry them to another World Series title? It can’t and it won’t. In fact, I think the Yankees will be watching the Series on TV.

MLB's oldest veteran turns 100, wants to reconnect

10/05/2009 03:42 PM
John Ames
Baseball’s oldest veteran celebrates his 100th birthday today. Tony Malinosky’s career as a Brookly Dodger was a short one, but his loyalty has survived the many decades since a knee injury forced him out of the game.

Lasorda portrait unveiled at Smithsonian

09/22/2009 12:42 PM
John Ames
Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda celebrated his 82nd birthday by visiting the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. He was on hand to witness the unveiling of a portrait of him, painted by New York artist Everett Raymond Kinstler.

Stay in school, succeed on the field; be retirement ready by 25

09/18/2009 02:01 PM
John Ames
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a three-year major league contract with first-round draft pick Aaron Crow. The Associated Press reports that Crow, a hard-throwing right-hander, is guaranteed $3 million even if he doesn’t reach the majors.

Phone call connects me with my muse

09/17/2009 02:34 PM
John Ames
As you may have noticed, my baseball muse has been missing in action. I hadn’t written anything since Major League Baseball’s signing day. Then something wonderful happened. My wife called.

Signing day winners, losers and other minutiae

08/19/2009 02:52 PM
John Ames
Major League Baseball’s signing deadline has passed and the dust kicked up from the last-minute signing/spurning spree has settled, meaning its time to analyze what has transpired. Which teams made off like bandits? Which paid too much? In the case of college ball, which teams were hurt and which benefited from their players’ failure to sign a contract?

Olympic baseball, softball out at home

08/13/2009 11:16 AM
John Ames
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has chosen to eliminate baseball, softball and three other sports from the 2016 games in favor of golf and rugby. Yes, rugby.

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Hot Stove

National League
Cincinnati Reds Declined their 2010 contract option on C Ramon Hernandez and agreed to terms with on a one-year contract.
New York Mets Named Wally Backman manager of Brooklyn (NYP).

American League
Cleveland Indians Named Tim Tolman bench coach, Scott Radinsky bullpen coach and Steve Smith infield and third-base coach.

American Association
St. Paul Saints Traded RHP Mike Bille to Grand Prairie for 1B Javier Brito and INF Brandon Carter.


Mudville Top 10

June 25, 2009
1. Louisiana State (56-17)
2. Texas (50-16)
3. Arkansas (41-24)
4. Arizona State (51-14)
5. Virginia (49-15)
6. North Carolina (48-18)
7. CS-Fullerton (47-16)
8. Southern Miss (40-25)
9. Rice (43-18)
10. Florida State (45-18)


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