Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has certainly lived up to all the hype surrounding him when he became the #1 pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Despite his elbow injury during his rookie season, which required Tommy John surgery, Strasburg has bounced back to nearly 100% health and strength. But a lot has been made on the Nationals decision to shut … [Read more...] about Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID
Toronto Blue Jays
Don Cooper on John Danks, Chris Sale and Jake Peavy
When Don Cooper recently met with White Sox season ticket holders, he shared his insights on John Danks, Chris Sale and the White Sox closer’s role in 2012. He even spoke on the secrets of Jake Peavy and his views on how fans could best support the team. What did he have to say? Keep reading to find out. … [Read more...] about Don Cooper on John Danks, Chris Sale and Jake Peavy
White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!
The Chicago White Sox have fairly boring so far this hot stove league. And I guess it makes sense given hwo they went "all in" last year. It was a great marketing slogan, even though the end result was a train wreck of phantasmagoria. Time to undue the damage I guess. And since no one in their right mind (MLB doesn't have a GM like Isaiah Thomas in in his New York Knicks … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!
Toronto Blue Jays Get More Retro, Less Angry Birds in Logo
Look above. You'll see the new Toronto Blue Jays logo for 2012. As you'll see below it pays homage to the Blue Jays logo of yesteryear. An updated version of their original logo from the 1970s, with a lettering font appropriated from the city of Toronto's flag. They also brought the Canadian flag to re-incorporate their Canadian roots. … [Read more...] about Toronto Blue Jays Get More Retro, Less Angry Birds in Logo
White Sox Fire Sale? Edwin Jackson traded to Blue Jays, Danks and Floyd on Trading Block
Earlier today, the White Sox traded pitcher Edwin Jackson and utility man Mark Teahen to the Blue Jays for reliever Jason Frasor and minor-league pitching prospect Zach Stewart. Jackson may not even have time to put a Jays cap on as he is expected to be traded to the Cardinals in a deal for CF Colby Rasmus. Rasmus was recently the center of trade rumors with the White Sox in a … [Read more...] about White Sox Fire Sale? Edwin Jackson traded to Blue Jays, Danks and Floyd on Trading Block
Blue Jays Don’t Migrate to Milwaukee
By Melissa S. Wollering Doug Melvin and I seem to share a media relations philosophy that I wish I could impress upon others. A trade or acquisition rumor is a waste of time UNLESS it becomes worth it to explain to you why the rumored possibility was silly, unbeneficial and not going to happen. That doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and discuss the realistic price the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Don’t Migrate to Milwaukee