Comments for Talking Baseball http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com Opinions. Analysis. Baseball. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:20:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Bonds plans for life after baseball by The Manny Ramirez We Love Is Still Alive And Well | MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/02/28/bonds-plans-for-life-after-baseball/#comment-26002 The Manny Ramirez We Love Is Still Alive And Well | MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:20:10 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/02/28/bonds-plans-for-life-after-baseball/#comment-26002 [...] Then, after steroid accusations became prevalent, he muted himself. He stopped whining. Save for a one-time foray into cross-dressing, he was a complete non-personality. The same could be said of Sammy Sosa, who was transformed from [...] [...] Then, after steroid accusations became prevalent, he muted himself. He stopped whining. Save for a one-time foray into cross-dressing, he was a complete non-personality. The same could be said of Sammy Sosa, who was transformed from [...]

]]> Comment on How much is that Papi in the window? by The decline and fall of David Ortiz | River Avenue Blues http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/01/09/how-much-is-that-papi-in-the-window/#comment-26001 The decline and fall of David Ortiz | River Avenue Blues Sat, 16 May 2009 17:12:37 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/01/09/how-much-is-that-papi-in-the-window/#comment-26001 [...] for a number of reasons. First of all, I basically predicted it back in January 2006 when I analyzed Ortiz’s contract situation for the now-defunct Talking Baseball blog. I’m also glad that the Yankees no longer have to [...] [...] for a number of reasons. First of all, I basically predicted it back in January 2006 when I analyzed Ortiz’s contract situation for the now-defunct Talking Baseball blog. I’m also glad that the Yankees no longer have to [...]

]]> Comment on Cuba and the World Baseball Classic: An Introduction by Havana Times http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/02/21/cuba-and-the-world-baseball-classic-an-introduction/#comment-25993 Havana Times Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:21:51 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/02/21/cuba-and-the-world-baseball-classic-an-introduction/#comment-25993 You are probably interested in this post Cuba and World Baseball Classic II Havana Times will be teaming up with Peter C. Bjarkman, the foremost outside expert on Cuban baseball, by featuring his exclusive “World Baseball Classic Diary” in our coverage of the 2009 WBC with a special focus on the Cuban team both on-and-off the field. http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=4299 You are probably interested in this post

Cuba and World Baseball Classic II

Havana Times will be teaming up with Peter C. Bjarkman, the foremost outside expert on Cuban baseball, by featuring his exclusive “World Baseball Classic Diary” in our coverage of the 2009 WBC with a special focus on the Cuban team both on-and-off the field.

http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=4299

]]> Comment on Arbitrary arbitration by Melky’s arbitration case | River Avenue Blues http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/01/16/arbitrary-arbitration/#comment-25988 Melky’s arbitration case | River Avenue Blues Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:01:58 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/01/16/arbitrary-arbitration/#comment-25988 [...] joined 110 others in filing for salary arbitration. As a super-two, Melky could experience the trials and travails of salary [...] [...] joined 110 others in filing for salary arbitration. As a super-two, Melky could experience the trials and travails of salary [...]

]]> Comment on Is Clemens to blame for Astros’ struggles? by Tips http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/09/25/is-clemens-to-blame-for-astros-struggles/#comment-25941 Tips Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:07:29 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/09/25/is-clemens-to-blame-for-astros-struggles/#comment-25941 Roger is to blame. Yep. Roger is to blame. Yep.

]]> Comment on Is Curt Schilling bound for the Hall of Fame? by Charle http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/04/12/is-curt-schilling-bound-for-the-hall-of-fame/#comment-25875 Charle Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:14:37 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/04/12/is-curt-schilling-bound-for-the-hall-of-fame/#comment-25875 Denver1962...What are you talking about? Not a work horse? Among all other right-handers of Schillings era, he leads them all in complete games. All of them. Maddux, who is 25 behind him, is the closest. Know more facts before you make statements like that. Denver1962…What are you talking about? Not a work horse? Among all other right-handers of Schillings era, he leads them all in complete games. All of them. Maddux, who is 25 behind him, is the closest. Know more facts before you make statements like that.

]]> Comment on Is Curt Schilling bound for the Hall of Fame? by Denver1962 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/04/12/is-curt-schilling-bound-for-the-hall-of-fame/#comment-25873 Denver1962 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:50:48 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/04/12/is-curt-schilling-bound-for-the-hall-of-fame/#comment-25873 Hall of Fame, I am not sure what people are looking at. Half of his career he doesn't even reach double digit wins, nor is he a work horse, few years with at least 200 innings pitched. if anybody should be int he HOF it should be Jack Morris. Hall of Fame, I am not sure what people are looking at. Half of his career he doesn’t even reach double digit wins, nor is he a work horse, few years with at least 200 innings pitched. if anybody should be int he HOF it should be Jack Morris.

]]> Comment on A scout’s blog: baseball’s hidden world by Chelsie http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/12/13/a-scouts-blog-baseballs-hidden-world/#comment-25806 Chelsie Wed, 28 May 2008 05:00:51 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2005/12/13/a-scouts-blog-baseballs-hidden-world/#comment-25806 I know this guy that I think has a ton of potential and the tools necessary to make it to the next level. He is currently playing college ball, and just ended the season with: .354 - Avg. 5 - 3B 3 - HR 10 - 2B 29 - RBI 15 - SB I searched him on YouTube and found a video. You should definitely take a look- I think this guy is a very valuable player with a great attitude. Here is the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFE3R-Cwirk I know this guy that I think has a ton of potential and the tools necessary to make it to the next level. He is currently playing college ball, and just ended the season with:
.354 – Avg.
5 – 3B
3 – HR
10 – 2B
29 – RBI
15 – SB
I searched him on YouTube and found a video. You should definitely take a look- I think this guy is a very valuable player with a great attitude.
Here is the link to the video:

]]> Comment on WBC: A costly call in the Japan/USA game shows umpire fallacy again by River Ave. Blues | The case for instant replay http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/03/13/115/#comment-25763 River Ave. Blues | The case for instant replay Mon, 19 May 2008 04:35:48 +0000 http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/03/12/115/#comment-25763 [...] exactly why baseball needs instant replay. I’ve written passingly about instant replay in the distant (blogging) past. Basically, MLB should institute a form of instant replay review like the NFL. It’s not too [...] [...] exactly why baseball needs instant replay. I’ve written passingly about instant replay in the distant (blogging) past. Basically, MLB should institute a form of instant replay review like the NFL. It’s not too [...]

]]> Comment on La Russa one the era’s great enablers by Charlie http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/03/20/la-russa-one-the-eras-great-enablers/#comment-25524 Charlie Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:57:00 +0000 https://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com/2006/03/20//#comment-25524 Thank you for this. Now he was talking about bringing Bonds in as well? He has quite an affinity for these juicers, just look at their current roster. Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Juan Gon is in camp, and Troy Glaus. I can only hope karma will strike the Cardinals to the basement of the NL Central as they so deserve. Thank you for this. Now he was talking about bringing Bonds in as well? He has quite an affinity for these juicers, just look at their current roster. Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Juan Gon is in camp, and Troy Glaus. I can only hope karma will strike the Cardinals to the basement of the NL Central as they so deserve.

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