George Kell is in the hospital recovering after an auto accident.
Baseball Hall of Famer George Kell is hospitalized and will need some physical therapy after breaking his left leg and left arm in a car crash, his wife said Friday.
Carolyn Kell said her 82-year-old husband was “doing very well” but remained hospitalized following a crash [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:10 pm | All-Time Greats, Injuries | Permalink | 2 Comments
December 31, 2004
Different Deal
As mentioned last night, it looks like the Yankees and Diamondbacks have completed the deal for Randy Johnson.
But for all intents and purposes, the most-anticipated trade of the offseason is complete. The Bombers will send Vazquez, Brad Halsey, Dioner Navarro and the $9 million, which will be paid out in increments over the next couple [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:00 am | Trades | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 30, 2004
Big Deal In the Bronx?
It’s been rumored for a while and talked about for days, but it looks like the Yankees have finally done it. Tino Martinez is returning to the Bronx. I love the opening of the article:
The Yankees won four titles with Tino Martinez manning first base from 1996-2001. They haven’t won a ring, however, [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:25 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 2 Comments
December 30, 2004
Little Birdie Talking
The Talk Arena links with news that the Cardinals have reached an agreement with Robbie Alomar. As reported earlier, Robbie’s back has been bothering him so much he couldn’t play winter ball. Still, Jeff Gordon thinks it’s a good signing. He lists Alomar’s problems, then compares him to Larry Walker.
On the other [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:59 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 2 Comments
December 30, 2004
Laugh-In
I just noticed the Sidney Ponson story this morning. It appears to be a combination of “Here come de judge,” and “Sock it to me!” that has landed Sir Sidney in jail.
According to police reports, Ponson was confronted on the beach Saturday by a group of people who asserted he had harassed them by [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 7:58 am | Baseball Jerks | Permalink | 3 Comments
December 29, 2004
Hoffman Honored
Congratulations to Trevor Hoffman, this year’s winner of the Hutch Award.
Hoffman, the 40th winner of the Hutch Award, was recognized for returning last season and recording 41 saves after missing almost all of the 2003 season following two rounds of shoulder surgery as well as his involvement in the community.
Hoffman didn’t miss a beat as [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:01 pm | Awards | Permalink | 2 Comments
December 28, 2004
Firefox Fix
People were reporting a problem with viewing this blog in FireFox. Thanks to Josh and Steve, that problem has been resolved. Please let me know if there are any other browser issues.
Posted by David Pinto at 5:05 pm | Blogs | Permalink | 6 Comments
December 28, 2004
Eric’s a Red
I had a long post written on Eric Milton and the Reds, but my browser crashed. I’ll try to do a shorter version of the same post.
Milton chose the Reds because of the player moves they’ve made. They obviously want to win.
The Reds traded for starter Ramon Ortiz Dec. 14, signed right-handed relievers [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:36 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 8 Comments
December 28, 2004
Lap Of Luxury
The Yankees got the bill for their share of the luxury tax yesterday, and it’s a whopper.
According to figures obtained by The Associated Press, the Yankees, whose payroll was a record $187.9 million, must pay $25,062,352 in luxury tax. The Yankees also estimate a $60 million revenue-sharing payment they must send to the commissioner’s office [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:47 am | Management | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 28, 2004
Testing
I’m testing out a couple of new blog services. Art.com has an affiliates program. If you click on the Art.com ad and buy something, this site will get a commission. They have a large number of baseball related prints.
Jittery.com is testing a new auction system for blogs. Since I have no [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:32 am | Blogs | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 27, 2004
The Pedro Effect
Soxblog does some research to show why he thinks Pedro Martinez won’t have that much of an effect on Mets attendance. I disagree with James on this one. When the Mets are good, they’ll draw between 33,000 and 36,000 fans a game. If Pedro is as good as I suspect he’ll be [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:33 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | 7 Comments
December 27, 2004
Thanks
I just wanted to say thanks for the donation over the weekend. It’s a nice Christmas present. Donations are always welcome; you can use PayPal or the Amazon Honor System. Just scroll down; the links are on the sidebar.
Posted by David Pinto at 4:15 pm | Blogs | Permalink | No Comments
December 27, 2004
Roberto’s Back
In yesterday’s post about the Puerto Rican Winter Leagues, I noticed this item (emphasis added).
Bithorn Stadium, just 10 minutes south of San Juan, has struggled to draw even nominal attendance despite a renovated stadium and the presence of Crabbers infielders Alomar and Carlos Baerga (who doubles as team president). A recent injury to Alomar has [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:15 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 6 Comments
December 27, 2004
Darwin Diaries
Baseball Evolution is a new group website on the grand old game. Check out their article on overpaying pitchers. Keith Glab posits two theories on why pitchers seem to be getting so much money this year. Let me posit a third. Pitching is catching up to hitting. There are a [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:27 am | Blogs | Permalink | 6 Comments
December 26, 2004
Top Ten
A rather humerous 10 top list was written in the comments to this post.
Posted by David Pinto at 10:50 am | Free Agents | Permalink | No Comments
December 26, 2004
Puerto Rican Decline
The Washington Times looks at the declining interest in baseball in Puerto Rico. Some blame the Expos.
Puerto Rico has long been known as a baseball-mad country with an enduring legacy that runs from Orlando Cepeda and Clemente ? an icon on the island ? through Roberto Alomar and Bernie Williams and on to Carlos [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:03 am | Baseball | Permalink | 3 Comments
December 24, 2004
Merry Christmas!
From my family to yours, have a very merry Christmas!
(Click picture for a larger image.) Jason Varitek is Melinda’s favorite player. She’s very happy he’s staying with the Red Sox. Phoebe the schnoodle doesn’t have a favorite player, but loves chasing whiffle balls in the back yard. Thanks to my [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 7:50 pm | Other | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 24, 2004
Captain for Christmas
Jason Varitek got a very nice Christmas present from the Boston Red Sox. Not only was he given a $40 million, 4 year contract, but he was also made captain of the team.
The Red Sox named Varitek their third captain since 1923 today after giving their longtime catcher a four-year deal. Varitek didn’t know [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:16 pm | Uncategorized | Permalink | 8 Comments
December 24, 2004
Oates Passes
Johnny Oates succumbed to brain cancer today at the age of 58. It must be a very sad holiday in the Oates family. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Ken Rosenthal remember Oates this way:
Johnny Oates was only supposed to live one year after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
He lived [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:12 pm | Deaths | Permalink | 4 Comments
December 23, 2004
In the Cards
One of my commentors had David Eckstein fitting in with the Cardinals, and he was right. The little engine who could signed a three year deal with St. Louis for a couple of million more than OC is getting in the OC. The ESPN article has David playing shortstop; I tend to think [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:01 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 23, 2004
Rays Rant
A Devil Rays fan writes:
I just read on ESPN.com that the D-Rays are considering signing free agent SS Alex Gonzalez. TO PLAY 3B! Am I missing something. His OBP/SLG are .302 and .392 respectively for his career. And he’ll be 32 in April. Could you please comment on this and [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:23 pm | Team Evaluation | Permalink | 7 Comments
December 23, 2004
Ivy League
Chuck Gitles has a new Cubs blog called Ivy Chat. Check out his post on the Sandy Krum lawsuit.
Posted by David Pinto at 11:35 am | Blogs | Permalink | No Comments
December 23, 2004
Geriatric Giants
It looks like Moises Alou will be reuntied with his dad as there are reports the younger Alou will sign with the Giants. Younger is a relative term, as it appears the Giants will be chasing fly balls with these:
Bonds’ seasonal age will be 40 for 2005, Grissom 38 and Alou 38. [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:02 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 22, 2004
Baseball Cookies
Pati Grady, a loyal reader of this site, sends along the latest from the Cooperstown Cookie Company.
Our small firm, the Cooperstown Cookie Company makes awesome Classic Baseball Shortbread cookies in regulation baseball size with stitches (that allow you to break the cookie and share it with a friend). No one has ever done this [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:15 pm | Other | Permalink | No Comments
December 22, 2004
Peter-Paul Principle?
The Book of Mike has an anonymous source (so take it for what it’s worth) that says DePodesta was responsible for the trade debacle.
Our source, a professional sports agent, spoke to The Book of Mike on the condition of anonymity, tells us that DePodesta originally leaked details of the trade to Ken Rosenthal of The [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:38 pm | Management | Permalink | 10 Comments
December 22, 2004
Expanding the Market
The best thing the Diamondbacks could do for themselves right now is get another bidder interested in Randy Johnson. Of course, they need to convince Johnson to go somewhere other than the Yankees. Chris Lynch at A Large Regular has a deal that would probably work for the DBacks; Johnson to Boston for [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:36 am | Trades | Permalink | 8 Comments
December 22, 2004
Cranking Arms
The Baseball Crank takes a detailed look at the pitchers who have been signed, traded or thought to be traded this off season.
Posted by David Pinto at 10:52 am | Pitchers | Permalink | No Comments
December 22, 2004
Join Dodgers, Drew
MLB.com is reporting that the Dodgers have reached an agreement with J.D. Drew.
Drew was the ultimate prize the Dodgers were pursuing with the money that would have been freed by the aborted trade, which would have moved Shawn Green, Brad Penny, Kazuhisa Ishii and Yhency Brazoban off the payroll.
Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta was so [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:07 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 12 Comments
December 21, 2004
No Johnson for George
The Dodgers have withdrawn from the three-way deal that would have brought Randy Johnson to the NY Yankees. It looks like Javier Vazquez was the monkey wrench in the works.
Newsday reported on its Web site Tuesday night that Javier Vazquez did not want to play for the Dodgers and refused to travel to Los [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:41 pm | Trades | Permalink | 19 Comments
December 21, 2004
Exit Eck, Hello Orlando
Paul Oberjuerge of the SB Sun doesn’t like the way David Eckstein was replaced in Anaheim.
David Eckstein, guttiest, grittiest little gamer in modern baseball history … nicest, politest guy in any major-league clubhouse … kid who helped the Angels win the 2002 World Series and the 2004 American League West title …
Dumped by the [...]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:44 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 14 Comments
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