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Baseball Reference has started a new feature where they show a baseball card each week. So what better way to get it going than featuring a card of Lonnie Smith!
First thought: Lonnie had oddly shaped forearms, though they were huge.
Second thought: This is a great feature for BR. I'm looking forward to more of this in the future.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Morning Buzz: 2/6
1. The Nationals moved on from Orlando Hudson by signing Adam Kennedy to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million with a $2 million option. He's not a terrible Plan B but it doesn't matter since Ian Desmond is waiting behind him.
2. The Giants are brainstorming Buster Posey's situation, considering getting him some looks at first base, though he's still the future catcher. Maybe if you hadn't signed Bengie Molina in the first place, you wouldn't have to worry about that. He's better off starting at Fresno.
3. The D-Backs are said to be talking an extension for Mark Reynolds.
4. BD on Scott Linebrink.
5. Denard Span is one entertaining guy.
Youtube of the Day:
Remember your cup
Quote of the Day:
Denard Span - "I might crop dust though as I'm walking! I'm sorry but I gotta lol."
2. The Giants are brainstorming Buster Posey's situation, considering getting him some looks at first base, though he's still the future catcher. Maybe if you hadn't signed Bengie Molina in the first place, you wouldn't have to worry about that. He's better off starting at Fresno.
3. The D-Backs are said to be talking an extension for Mark Reynolds.
4. BD on Scott Linebrink.
5. Denard Span is one entertaining guy.
Youtube of the Day:
Remember your cup
Quote of the Day:
Denard Span - "I might crop dust though as I'm walking! I'm sorry but I gotta lol."
Friday, February 5, 2010
Notes from DOB's Latest
David O'Brien writes his latest, covering Jason Heyward, Jordan Schafer, Johnny Damon, and Javy Lopez's interview.
He provides a quote from Bobby Cox on Heyward: "He’s virtually skipping Triple-A if he makes the team...That doesn’t happen often. But in his case we just feel that he should, if he’s going to come to spring training, be given a crack at it,” Cox said.
What he says is nothing new, but I like how he words it, saying Heyward should be given a chance regardless of age and experience just because how good he is. Heyward has already shown he can hit in spring training, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him start the season in Atlanta.
Schafer said: “I just want to play. I don’t care where it is, I just want to play.”
Good to hear because it won't be in Atlanta. The only way he will see time is from an injury. I predict a good season from him, though.
O'Brien speaks of Damon but says nothing new. The Braves won't write it off completely but I continue to believe it won't happen.
Javy did an interview with Atlanta Baseball Talk that turned out rather strange. The steroid quotes are pretty awkward. You'll have to hear it for yourself. One thing worth noting from the interview is Javy heard Eddie Perez could be a candidate to replace Cox. I would be happy with this if Eddie wasn't so inexperienced, but I wouldn't mind it.
He provides a quote from Bobby Cox on Heyward: "He’s virtually skipping Triple-A if he makes the team...That doesn’t happen often. But in his case we just feel that he should, if he’s going to come to spring training, be given a crack at it,” Cox said.
What he says is nothing new, but I like how he words it, saying Heyward should be given a chance regardless of age and experience just because how good he is. Heyward has already shown he can hit in spring training, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him start the season in Atlanta.
Schafer said: “I just want to play. I don’t care where it is, I just want to play.”
Good to hear because it won't be in Atlanta. The only way he will see time is from an injury. I predict a good season from him, though.
O'Brien speaks of Damon but says nothing new. The Braves won't write it off completely but I continue to believe it won't happen.
Javy did an interview with Atlanta Baseball Talk that turned out rather strange. The steroid quotes are pretty awkward. You'll have to hear it for yourself. One thing worth noting from the interview is Javy heard Eddie Perez could be a candidate to replace Cox. I would be happy with this if Eddie wasn't so inexperienced, but I wouldn't mind it.
Morning Buzz: 2/5
1. The Twins are on the verge of signing Orlando Hudson to a one-year deal worth $5 million. Hudson consistently has a WAR of around three. It's a good deal for the Twins.
2. The Mariners might be signing Erik Bedard soon. The reports went back and forth all day today but they seemed to settle on this final tweet.
3. Joshua Fisher theorizing the Albert Pujols extension talks.
4. Jack Moore writes about Tim Lincecum's situation.
5. My Jose Ortegano prospect page got more attention than ever last night due to his five no-hit innings in the Caribbean Series.
Youtube of the Day:
Orlando Hudson hit for cycle on Opening Day.
Quote of the Day:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "Dear Mr. Nutting,
Major league sports is a brutal business. What with aggressive player agents, deep-pocketed competitors and more venues vying for the public's entertainment dollar, it is not a pursuit for the faint of heart.
Still, your family has had an ownership stake in the Pirates for 14 years and you've been the controlling owner since January 2007. Not once during the Nuttings' involvement has the team had a winning season. The Pirates' streak of 17 losing campaigns exceeds any run of futility in the history of professional sports. It is, no doubt, as frustrating for you as it is for the fans.
The difference between you and the other Pirates faithful, though, is you can do something about it."
2. The Mariners might be signing Erik Bedard soon. The reports went back and forth all day today but they seemed to settle on this final tweet.
3. Joshua Fisher theorizing the Albert Pujols extension talks.
4. Jack Moore writes about Tim Lincecum's situation.
5. My Jose Ortegano prospect page got more attention than ever last night due to his five no-hit innings in the Caribbean Series.
Youtube of the Day:
Orlando Hudson hit for cycle on Opening Day.
Quote of the Day:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "Dear Mr. Nutting,
Major league sports is a brutal business. What with aggressive player agents, deep-pocketed competitors and more venues vying for the public's entertainment dollar, it is not a pursuit for the faint of heart.
Still, your family has had an ownership stake in the Pirates for 14 years and you've been the controlling owner since January 2007. Not once during the Nuttings' involvement has the team had a winning season. The Pirates' streak of 17 losing campaigns exceeds any run of futility in the history of professional sports. It is, no doubt, as frustrating for you as it is for the fans.
The difference between you and the other Pirates faithful, though, is you can do something about it."
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Morning Buzz: 2/4
1. The Tigers signed Justin Verlander for five years at $80 million. It surpassed Felix Hernandez's total by $2 million. They're both great deals so I can't go crazy over a couple million. I'm glad the Tigers didn't go for the sixth year.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Braves Leadoff Hitter
The Braves still aren't pursuing Johnny Damon. They can't afford him and nothing will change that unless he comes down to only a couple million.
Morning Buzz: 2/3
1. Not much going on between the Giants and Tim Lincecum, just some small talk regarding two-year deals. It looks like a hearing is in order.
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