A couple nights back, Armando Galarraga pitched a perfect game in which he got 28 batters out. It’s a well publicized story that I won’t get into except to say that umpire Jim Joyce blew a call and robbed a guy of one of the greatest feats in all of baseball. Nobody’s really that upset [...]
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My suggestion for instant replay in baseball
June 4th, 2010
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In light of the un-perfect game, here are my suggestions for a Major League Baseball instant replay system. Put a fifth ump in a room with a monitor and a phone or a walkie-talkie or something. He is the review ump. His ruling is final. He stays in that room while play is occurring so [...]
Royals make strides toward another 90 loss season
November 13th, 2009
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The Kansas City Royals began preparations in earnest last week toward their goal of another 90 loss season in 2010. On November 6th, the team acquired youngsters 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields in a trade for Moneyballer 3B/OF Mark Teahen. Yesterday, the Royals sign six-year veteran 3B Wilson Betemit. These players are expected [...]
One more idea about what’s wrong with the Royals
November 2nd, 2009
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Sam Mellinger, who I think really gets it, wrote a blog last week about why the Royals should trade Joakim Soria. The logic is solid. It totally makes sense. With one caveat: the Royals front office can’t get fair value. This organization has shown themselves to be incompetent at getting value when trading anyone, let [...]
The best things in life are green or Larry Johnson needs to spend an afternoon with Wendell Berry
October 29th, 2009
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Larry Johnson’s made his share of headlines this week. His agent, Peter Shaffer, has been in every one, not apologizing, but explaining away his client’s behavior. Yesterday, Shaffer told The Star on Monday that he advises Johnson and his other clients to be careful on Twitter. Kent Babb wrote: Schaffer said he preferred that his [...]
Mike Greenberg isn't That Guy
September 22nd, 2009
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This morning on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike, Mike Greenberg unloaded on Redskins rookie linebacker Robert Henson this morning. Watch it here. Greeny nailed the take. Players need to remember who they are playing for. But more impressive than the vein popping out of Greeny’s neck was the way he conducted himself after the rant. [...]
Fantasy Tip of the Day: Heath Miller up on blocks
August 28th, 2009
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The first season I played Fantasy Football, I had backups for everyone. Tight End, Defense, Kicker, you name it. I think I had a back up owner so that I could have a bye week. What can I say? I was 13. I can’t defend most of my actions as a 13 year old. Keeping [...]
In Defense of Favre
August 18th, 2009
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I’m just going to say it: I’m so excited Brett Favre is back. I’m giddy. It makes this season so much more interesting, both for actual football and fantasy. And before you start thinking this is going to be satire, I’m serious. Brett Favre playing is a good thing for the NFL. On top of [...]
Moneyball for the rest of us
June 29th, 2009
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A couple years back, my brother-in-law loaned me Michael Lewis’ Moneyball. Matt pitched in college and is a pretty smart guy, so I gave it a read. It was another instance of his typical brother-in-law awesomeness. It was so good that I neglected to give it back. I think Matt has already purchased another copy. [...]
We could have won state
June 18th, 2009
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Here’s a comment I submitted at the KC Star’s Royals blog. The post again laments the Royals being suited for the NL. Personally, I’m tired of that discussion. We’re not in the NL. Maybe it was a bad decision, but certainly not worse than those listed below. We don’t suck because of one bad decision. [...]
