In another case of Manny being Manny, Ramirez, 39, is filing papers to be reinstated. Currently in Florida working out (read: fatties getting back into shape), Manny would take a fifty game suspension for his use of steroids. According to Olney, “He and his agents have told teams that he is ready to begin discussions. …
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Could Matt Garza Become A Ranger?
According to Fox Sports baseball analyst, Ken Rosenthal, (via MLBtraderumors.com), the Texas Rangers are interested in former Rays and current Cubs wildcard/head case, Matt Garza. The Cubs are notorious for their off-season player fire-sales. Rumors spread just last week that the Rays would be interested in Carlos Pena, who’s one year $10 million contract expired …
The History of How We Follow Baseball
A fairly good article, and quick read at that, just came out in the Atlantic. Titled, The History of How We Follow Baseball, Philip Bump goes on to talk about how we, well…historically have watched the game, from its early days until now, through pictures and words. Check it out when you get a spare moment.
Well Well Well, Hell Hath Frozen Over, and Pigs Are A-Flying…
Check out this Tampa Tribune article regarding impending (eak gad, dare I say tentatively scheduled) talks between Balking Bill Foster and Stu Sternberg. In a nutshell, the dynamic duo have causally spoken to one another, and have tentatively planned to discuss all things, stadium and attendance, at an unspecified date after the World Series. Where and exactly …
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“We Are the 55%” AKA: More Foster LOL’s
Two St. Petersburg Times staff writers, David Decamp and Michael Von Sickler, reported today that St. Petersburg mayor, Bill Foster, made very Stu Sternberg like comments (read: those of a petulant teenager) regarding the Rays marketing, or shall I say lack there of (according to Foster), in the area. According to the article, Foster was …