RALEIGH— In 2007 the Dodgers, not to be upstaged by the cross town rival Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim who had just signed center-fielder Gary Matthews, Jr to a 5 year $50M contract, signed center-fielder Juan Pierre to a 5 year $44M contract.
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The Dodgers Purge Pierre
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Andruw Jones, Chicagor White Sox, Gary Matthews Jr., Juan Pierre, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Ned Colletti, Tori Hunter on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Angels Win! The Devils Lose!
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged ALDS, American League, Angels Win, Boston Red Sox, Bumbletard, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Red Sox Nation on October 11, 2009 | 6 Comments »
LONG BEACH— The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim closed out a chapter in their book today. Taunted by the devil for
A Mortal Named Troy
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Colorado Rockies, Hit the Cycle, The Cycle, Troy Tulowiski, Unassisted Triple Play on August 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
LONG BEACH— I write this from the City of Long Beach, home of the Long Beach Dirtbags.
The Curse of Kelly Johnson
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Brooks Conrad, Division Title, Kelly Johnson, Martin Prado, Philadelphia Phillies, Wild Card on August 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
LONG BEACH— The good times don’t last forever. But sometimes, when they come crashing down, you can’t help but look for the cause.
Dirty Sox – How the 2004 World Series Was Stolen
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Positive Test, Steroid Era on July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
LONG BEACH— Long has been the speculation of just who cheated during the steroid era. And with each passing day, more is being learned.
Braves Just Don’t Have a Shot
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels, National League, Phillies, Playoffs, San Francisco Giants on July 19, 2009 | 5 Comments »
ATLANTA— As we are now past the All-Star break and moving into what should be a very exciting second half, I am handicapping my Braves. And the truth is, with their current team, they don’t have a shot.
Frank Wren’s “How to Give a Hall-of-Famer the SHAFT!”
Posted in Baseball, Current Events, Sports, tagged 300 Game Winners, Atlanta Braves, Best Pitchers in History, Braves Give Glavine Shaft, Frank Wren, Hall of Famer, Pitchers, Tom Glavine, Tommy Hanson on June 4, 2009 | 9 Comments »
ATLANTA— I have atlantabraves.com plugged into my blackberry. Whenever I get out on the internet, I start by opening up that website and checking in on news surrounding the Braves. For weeks now, I’ve been reading headlines about Tom Glavine’s recovery. Tom Glavine feels better after throwing in the outfield (April 28). Tom Glavine pitches [...]
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