I unexpectedly got my first look at Khalil Greene last night. He was recalled from Eugene to replace Jason Bartlett, recently traded to Minnesota for outfielder Brian Buchanan. Here’s a quick rundown on his Cal League debut: At the plate 2nd inning, one out, runner on second: Hustle RBI double past the second baseman. Free [...]
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Shoeless Joe Jackson and the Black Sox Scandal
I received an e-mail yesterday from a regular reader (hint, receiving e-mail from readers makes me very happy; I prefer messages that don’t begin with "You’re an idiot, and here’s why" but hey, I’ll take what I can get) about my musings on Shoeless Joe Jackson. I’m the first to admit that I really don’t [...]
Selig’s All-Star Fiasco and Other Lessons Learned
I missed the All-Star game because I didn’t want to witness what I thought would be Bud Selig’s moment of glory. But just when I think he’s reached the pinnacle of stupidity, he digs down deep for a little more and surprises me. The man’s incompetence knows no bounds. Honestly, it’s gotten the point where [...]
Oliver Perez Fans 13, Throws Too Many Pitches
Quick question for all you managerial hopefuls out there. You’ve got a 20-year-old left-hander on the mound, working on a shutout through six innings. With two on and two out, his spot in the lineup is due up. He’s thrown 107 pitches on the day. Do you: Lift him for a pinch-hitter, and say “Nice [...]
Storm Rough Up Jenks
Hope everybody had a safe and happy 4th. We had a good one over here. Great time at Elsinore Wednesday night. Beautiful evening, some good baseball, a fireworks show. What could be better? The crowd of 5925 was out to have some fun. A bunch of folks were blowing those horns that Montreal fans blow. [...]
Odds and Ends
Odds and ends today. Mostly odds… Good article over at Baseball Prospectus about the ways in which groundskeepers "help" the home team. Gary Huckabay is one of my favorite baseball writers, and this one’s a treat. Speaking of treats (and having nothing to do with baseball), if you ever have the chance to see Willie [...]
Mark Phillips and Other Prospects
First-rounder Khalil Greene has signed and been assigned to Eugene. Sean Burroughs, rehabbing at Portland, is working on pitch recognition. He’s drawn three walks in two games. No strikeouts. Xavier Nady is up to .270/.306/.317. Still not real good, but getting there. Jake Peavy and Oliver Perez have been pounded the past couple days. They’re [...]
Nady’s Upside
Wow. The Expos are making a run at it. Just five games out of the NL wildcard, they’ve dealt a bunch of prospects (shortstop Brandon Phillips being the centerpiece) to Cleveland for hard-throwing right-hander Bartolo Colon. How’s this for a scenario: The two teams slated for contraction play well enough to make the playoffs, and [...]
Around the Organization
Playing catch-up. Sort of like the Padres this year, but hopefully with a more favorable outcome. Their games are becomingly increasingly difficult to watch. Oliver Perez pitched great yesterday but the bullpen blew it. This time it was Trevor’s turn. He’s been so automatic for so long that it’s always a bit shocking when he [...]
Embree Traded to Red Sox for Baker and Giese
It began with the recall of Eric Cyr from Mobile and ended with Alan Embree fanning seven Yankees in three innings last night. Embree has been dealt, along with minor-league right-hander Andy Shibilo, to the Boston Red Sox for right-handers Brad Baker and Dan Giese. Baker, a first-round pick out of a Massachusetts high school [...]
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