Alex Rodriguez
Curious to see feedback on this, because the risk/reward calculation, practical considerations, and moral/legal implications must certainly be weighed differently by different people. Follow gr33nazn on Twitter for more about weighing thoughts…
As if you were not already aware, Mariano Rivera was injured while shagging fly balls during batting practice before the Yankees game against the Royals. According to early reports (including Joe Girardi‘s press conference), the word is that Rivera tore his ACL and damaged part of his meniscus. Rivera is now done for the […]
Posted in: Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Joe DiMaggio, Joe Girardi, John Wetteland, Lou Gehrig, Mariano Rivera, Mariano Rivera ACL, Mariano Rivera Injury, New York Yankees, Rivera, Yankee
I owe you dear readers a qualifier. This is really about some of the largest contracts in baseball history that were signed prior to 2011, because it might be a tad bit early to grade that Votto deal for $225M with the ink still wet. Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) – 10 years for $275M signed in […]
Posted in: Major League Baseball
Tagged with: Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, carl crawford, CC Sabathia, derek jeter, Joe Mauer, Joey Votto, Johan Santana, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, Miguel Cabrera, New York Yankees, Prince Fielder, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Vernon Wells, Yankee
When a deadline approaches for members of the United Cardinal Bloggers, we take it seriously. Once the deadline passes, and we have failed to meet said deadline, then we all get serious about taking deadlines seriously. Eventually we reach a point where someone basically has to force one of us to take one for the […]
Posted in: American League,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alex Rodriguez, Alexi Ogando, B.J. Upton, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, carl crawford, Carlos Pena, Chicago White Sox, Chris Perez, CJ Wilson, Cleveland Indians, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Eric Hosmer, Gio Gonzalez, Joe Mauer, Joe Smith, Jorge Posada, Jose Valverde, Josh Hamilton, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Kansas City Royals, Mariano Rivera, Mark Buehrle, Max Scherzer, Mike Carp, Mike Moustakas, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Oakland A's, Rick Porcello, robinson cano, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Trevor Cahill, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano, Yoenis Cespedes
On the morning of January 19th, I started collecting links – as many as I can find with minimal effort – that discuss the Albert Pujols contract discussions. Why? Who knows, yet here they are. Oh, and to serve you all, our three loyal readers! The Daily Pujols certainly won’t be a comprehensive list, but between local, national, and blog […]
Posted in: Agents,Blogs,Free Agents,Media,National League,Non-Cardinals,Offseason
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Brian Cashman, Clark Spencer, Daily Pujols, Dan Le Betard, dan lozano, International Business Times, Joe Strauss, Matthew Leach, Miami Herald, Miami Marlins, MLB.com, SB Nation, Sporting News, Steve Slowinski, Washington University in St. Louis
As part of the great organization of bloggers that we are happily a founding member of, the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I’m happy to submit the following ballot for the BBA’s 2011 All-Star balloting: Catcher National League – Brian McCann, Atlanta American League – Alex Avila, Detroit I’m sure the McCann pick will anger our three […]
Posted in: American League,Baseball Bloggers Alliance,Current Cardinals,Events,National League,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Avila, Alex Rodriguez, Alexei Ramirez, American League, Andrew McCutchen, Asdrubal Cabrera, Bobby Abreu, Brian McCann, Chase Headley, Curtis Granderson, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Joey Votto, Jose Bautista, Jose Reyes, Kevin Youkilis, Matt Holliday, Matt Joyce, Matt Kemp, National League, Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, robinson cano, Ryan Braun, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar
This piece was originally titled “World’s Worst 5×5 Fantasy League Baseball Guide for Spork Users“, but I determined that was decidely too pessimistic and catered to a very small audience (spork users). It was also a ridiculously long title, so I abandoned it in favor of something a bit easier to remember. Keep in mind […]
Posted in: Fantasy Sports,Fun
Tagged with: 5x5 Fantasy Baseball, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Brian Wilson, Buster Posey, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Pena, Cliff Lee, Colby Rasmus, ESPN, ESPN Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Guide, Heath Bell, Joakim Soria, Joey Votto, John Axford, Jonathan Papelbon, Lance Berkman, Matt Capps, Matt Holliday, Roy Halladay, Ryan Franklin, Starlin Castro, Tim Lincecum, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vladimir Guerrero, Yahoo, Yahoo Fantasy Baseball
On the morning of January 19th, I started collecting links – as many as I can find with minimal effort – that discuss the Albert Pujols contract discussions. Why? Who knows, yet here they are. Oh, and to serve you all, our three loyal readers! The Daily Pujols certainly won’t be a comprehensive list, but between […]
Posted in: Blogs,Current Cardinals,Media,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Aaron Miles Fastball, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, Daily Pujols, Fungoes, Joe Strauss, Phil Rogers, Redbird Dugout, Tom Ricketts
On the morning of January 19th, I started collecting links – as many as I can find with minimal effort – that discuss the Albert Pujols contract discussions. Why? Who knows, yet here they are. Oh, and to serve you all, our three loyal readers! The Daily Pujols certainly won’t be a comprehensive list, but between […]
If you haven’t already read the piece on the Albert Pujols negotiations penned by ESPN’s Jayson Stark, then you can find it here. Alternatively, you can just keep reading the regular feeds from your favorite Cardinals bloggers, because Jayson’s piece really just summarizes everything the aforementioned bloggers have been discussing for months. 8 yrs at […]
Posted in: Current Cardinals,Media
Tagged with: AJ Burnett, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, angels, CC Sabathia, Cubs, derek jeter, Jayson Stark, Mark Teixeira, Mets, Nick Swisher, red sox, robinson cano, white sox, yankees