Archive for February, 2006

Pitching Coach Dave Wallace Out For Season

Friday, February 24th, 2006

Reports indicate that Red Sox Pitching Coach, Dave Wallace, had a hip replacement surgery to address the hip-infection that kept him from attending Spring Training. It would be believed that the hip replacement surgery will keep Wallace out for the entire season.

As anyone knows, infections — even small ones — can become extremely dangerous. It […]

Manny Not To Play in WBC

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

This just in from the Boston Globe:
Red Sox owner John W. Henry confirmed today that Manny Ramirez, who received permission to delay reporting to the Sox until March 1, will not play in the World Baseball Classic.

“We want to support the baseball classic,” Henry said, “but it’s actually a plus for us that he’s coming […]

So Close, But Yet So Far Away

Sunday, February 19th, 2006

First off, I don’t want anyone to think that the heading for this blog post has anything to do with the where-abouts of a one Mr. Manny Rameriz. Quite frankly, I have no idea where he is, and who ever really does…?

Spring Training is underway as catchers and pitchers have reported to Fort Myers, Floriday. […]

Choice Words About Alex Rodriguez

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

Just had to post about this, read on MSNBC.com:

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen called New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez a hypocrite for his waffling on which team he would play for at the World Baseball Classic in early March, Sports Illustrated reported.

“Alex was kissing Latino people’s asses,” Guillen said in reference to […]

Yankees To Be Eliminated In New England Youth Leagues

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

LOWELL, Mass. — The Yankees would be wiped out in New England, if a Boston Red Sox farm team has its way.

The Class A Lowell Spinners of the New York-Penn League say that if youth baseball leagues across New England change the name of a team from the Yankees to the Spinners, Lowell would pay […]

It’s Been A While

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

I know, I know…. I haven’t written in some time. I’ve been sitting back and enjoying this roller coaster of an off season. For people that know me well, they know that I love the off season. Just think about how pumped you get when you see that team on paper. At that point you […]

Wells For Mirabelli?

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

We already know that David Wells wants to head west to finish his career. We’ve already shipped the Padres Doug Mirabelli to try and be an everyday starting catcher. The Padres went out and got Mike Piazza and he wants to catch nearly full-time. Poor Doug, and poor Wakefield — those two have made an […]