Category Archives: Spring Training 08

With the end of March — and the end of spring training — arriving soon, optimism is not running as high as it was a month ago. In a matter of weeks, the excitement surrounding Johan Santana has been dulled … Continue reading →

According to the Dallas Morning News: “DH/1B Jason Botts may have ensured his spot on the roster by going 2-for-5 with three two-out RBIs in the Rangers’ first win in six games against Seattle or Los Angeles. Botts had a … Continue reading →

A quick stat pointed out by Gary Cohen during the Mets broadcast yesterday had to do with batters and 2-0 counts. In 2007, Barry Bonds led the NL in 2-0 counts with 146. Albert Pujols was second. In sixth place, … Continue reading →

The Chicago Cubs are the preseason favorites to take the NL Central, but they have a number of roster spots up in the air. First, they still haven’t acquired Brian Roberts, though a deal seems imminent — and Mark DeRosa’s … Continue reading →

As spring training winds down, more and more players will become available. A few somewhat interesting players have already hit the waiver wire, and can be had for a song. First, Javy Lopez has retired, rather than take a demotion … Continue reading →

The boxscore lies, so don’t worry too much about the 5 runs and 4 homers that Oliver Perez gave up in 5 innings of work. The key was that Ollie’s mechanics were extremely consistent — perhaps more consistent than I’ve … Continue reading →

A few days ago we wondered what Omar Minaya and Cleveland Indians GM Mark Shapiro might have been talking about in their face-to-face meeting. Would Shapiro trade Cliff Lee? Jason Michaels? Jeremy Sowers? At least one Indians blogger suggests that … Continue reading →

We’re not going to concern ourselves with the Mets’ Opening Day starter, who we presume will be Johan Santana. Rather, let’s take a look at the two teams in the Baltimore / DC area. There is a very good chance … Continue reading →