Year: 2009

I know this isn’t the line, but just go with it.  I guess this would make Darth Vadar the Detroit…

Casey Janssen had been waiting a long time for this.

Seattle Mariners (22-26) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (24-22) Game 1 Starters: SEA – Jason Vargas (1-0, 1.29 ERA) …

The Univ of South Carolina baseball won their opening game against George Mason today after a 80 min weather delay…

This is an exciting time for Pittsburgh. First things first, the Pens are back in the Stanley Cup Finals. Remember…

I’m going to be out of town this weekend and likely won’t post much beyond gamethreads before Sunday evening. But…

I’ve been to six Cavalier games this year, and have watched 70+ more.  At this point, I’ve feel like I’ve…

From Denver Stiffs: A CALL TO ARMS… From: Denver StiffsDate: Fri, May 29, 2009 at 1:53 AMSubject: A call to…

Tom Thibodeau must be a horrible interview, because I think being the architect of a devastating defense that has vastly…

Why A Timberwolves Blog? I’ve started and fizzled out on a few other blogs that I started. Only time will…

To see if the Cincinnati Reds are for real.  They have a seven game road trip to Milwaukee and Saint…

Jacoby Ellsbury, CFDustin Pedroia, 2BJ.D. Drew RFKevin Youkilis, 1BJason Bay, LFDavid Ortiz, DHMike Lowell, 3BGeorge Kottaras, CJulio Lugo, SS Tim…

A few notes on a Friday afternoon: * I saw pictures online of some of the Yankee players at Thursday’s…

We sent the Jays into the tailspin, lets keep em there.

This is Randy Bush. He played with the Twins in the 80s and early 90s. He was born in the…

I thought my days of teaching (and thus grading) were behind me, but little did I know that being a…

Men have lofty goals in life. Some aspire to be great fathers and countrymen, others hope to rub one out…

Terry Francona had another health issue after yesterday’s game in Minnesota. Throughout his years with the Red Sox he has…

Eddie Bane is saying that the Halos will be targeting power hitters in the upcoming draft.  Mike Trout, Everrett Williams,…

Maury Brown/Biz Of Basketball caught up with David Kahn last Sunday in an interview that “covers how business and basketball…

Tonight the Angels will begin a three game series against division rivals Seattle Mariners to close out a quick six…

Why are people making such a big deal over Carlos Delgado saying he can’t guarantee he will be back this…

Jorge Posada will be 38 this summer. By the time Yogi Berra and Johnny Bench were 38, Yogi was in…

The Colts, man… I don’t know. Ah yes, the various baseball cards of your favorite media personalities. Is it possible…

I wanted to send a quick thank you to the Versus network for sending out a bunch of t-shirts and…

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There’s been no shortage of events this season that have taken us by surprise. David Ortiz, of course, is the big one. But what about Jason Varitek being in double-digit home runs before June? Tim Wakefield being our steadiest starter to date?

Here’s one that’s taken us by surprise: Jonathan Papelbon looking mortal. His 2.57 ERA is the highest its been as a closer, and superseded only by his 2.67 ERA as a rookie, when he served as a starter and reliever.

His FIP, however, would easily be the highest of his career as it sits at 4.60. He’s still striking out well over a batter an inning and is limiting the number of hits he’s given up, but it’s the free passes that have changed everything.

When the Blue Jays entered Fenway last week the series was billed as the playoffs in May. The Jays were…

From Peter Vecsey's column in the NY Post: Attempting to justify his role as a Bruce Lee, er, Bowen clone,…

Quick reminder: if you want a WHYGAVS shirt, please e-mail me by the end of the day today with the…