“The state of pitching is such that teams are monitoring Brian Anderson’s latest comeback effort. Anderson has undergone two major elbow surgeries since his last big-league appearance on May 8, 2005. Anderson is still trying to return to the majors and is likely to get a shot because he is lefthanded and breathing.” — Gerry Fraley’s take on Brian Anderson’s sudden popularity. … Continue reading…Brian Anderson’s Possible 2008 MLB Comeback
“One coach says he saw Bo Jackson swing a bat so hard, he actually broke it even though he missed the ball.” — Joe Posnanski in “The Legend Of Bo Jackson” in the Sept. 2007 issue of Baseball Digest. … Continue reading…Baseball Digest On Bo Jackson
Thursday marked the last day of baseball’s annual offseason Winter Meetings. Surprisingly, the Florida Marlins found a taker for Dontrelle Willis and his declining numbers. Not surprisingly, the Marlins found a taker for Miguel Cabrera, aka Alex Rodriguez part deux. Surprisingly again, the same team took both. … Continue reading…Will The Florida Marlins Be Successful After More Salary Purges?
Sure, the Giants need offensive help. But in the official first year of the post-Barry Bonds era, rebuilding takes courage, patience, and, most importantly, PITCHING. No team can succeed without pitching, well not unless you have mega-hitting, and Rios can’t do it all himself, especially when he would be surrounded by the double play-duo of Omar Vizquel and Ray Durham. It should be noted that I have been saying for a couple of years that Kevin Frandsen should be allowed to prove himself at 2B. And for the most part, he seems perfectly capable. … Continue reading…The San Francisco Giants Should Keep Tim Lincecum
“I once heard somebody say,” quipped one baseball man, “that he doesn’t just have baggage. He has luggage.” – of Texas Ranger SP Vincente Padilla. … Continue reading…Vincente Padilla Is On The Trading Block