Manny being Manny being difficult
Saturday February 28, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is the overwhelming choice for the title of most hated baseball player. But he has some competition in Manny Ramirez.
It's hard for baseball fans in any town, worried ... Read More
With Anderson, Braves upgraded accidentally
Wednesday February 25, 2009
Many members of the Atlanta Braves were upset they didn't get Ken Griffey Jr. I have a hunch they won't miss him, though.
For $2.5 million, which is in the ballpark ... Read More
Five teams that helped themselves the most this offseason
Sunday February 22, 2009
The free agency period is finally slowing down as a few more players slipped into camps this week. It's still not over, but here's a look at which teams fared ... Read More
Junior's Seattle return just feels right
Sunday February 22, 2009
People such as Tim Hudson in Atlanta might disagree, but seeing Ken Griffey Jr. in the Seattle Mariners' teal just seems to be the right thing for all concerned.
“You always ... Read More
A-Rod explanation a little shallow
Tuesday February 17, 2009
Alex Rodriguez explained a little more about his steroid use from 2001-03 on Tuesday, and it's apparent he's getting some decent public-relations coaching.
Show a little contrition, get a story out ... Read More
Free agents could get a bailout
Monday February 16, 2009
In these desperate economic times, it's time for baseball to enact a bailout measure of its own.
It appears that the players' union and MLB are discussing an immediate rule that ... Read More
Steroid suspicions will keep swirling
Sunday February 15, 2009
The infamous 2003 list of dirty players will continue to fester in baseball for a long time, until the players' union (led by its constituents) decides its OK to release ... Read More
Spring different without Dodgertown
Sunday February 15, 2009
Spring training has begun around baseball, a time of renewal and hope for every team in every camp.
But it feels a lot different in Vero Beach, Fla., which until this ... Read More
On A-Rod: Forgive, forget, or neither?
Tuesday February 10, 2009
Alex Rodriguez used the Andy Pettitte blueprint for drug offenses, owning up to taking steroids in a span from 2001-03 while with the team that appears to at ground zero ... Read More
The spin on the 'A-Roid' fallout
Monday February 9, 2009
Jose Canseco is getting another I-told-you-so moment.
"I said in my book, 'Vindicated,' that (Alex Rodriguez) was a known steroid user before 2000," Jose Canseco told the Miami Herald. "It's old ... Read More
The worst draft pick ever?
Monday February 9, 2009
The San Diego Chargers drafted Ryan Leaf as the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. It's been ridiculed as probably the worst draft pick of all-time in ... Read More
A-Rod allegations: Is anybody surprised?
Saturday February 7, 2009
My first reaction to a Sports Illustrated story that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003: And...
Can anybody be surprised about any steroid allegation these days, especially from 6 ... Read More
Sheets appears to be damaged goods
Friday February 6, 2009
There's one more prime free agent off the ledger. Sort of.
But this isn't how Ben Sheets wanted to sew up his to-do list in 2009. Sheets isn't likely to do ... Read More
Selig brushes off cap, but would tinker
Wednesday February 4, 2009
After the CC Sabathia bidding war last fall, Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio made a few headlines when he said baseball needed a salary cap.
The former owner of the Brewers, ... Read More
Dodgers' decision: Manny or many?
Wednesday February 4, 2009
The Dodgers are still negotiating with Manny Ramirez, who has rejected three massive - but short-term - contracts so far this offseason. And Dodgers chairman Frank McCourt should be praised ... Read More
Should Mets bail out from deal?
Sunday February 1, 2009
In 2001, the Houston Astros knew they had a problem with their stadium. Not the structure itself, but the name attached.
And the Astros did something bold. They bought back their ... Read More