Hoffpauir somewhat in Cubs' plans for '09
Who says we need newspapers to dig up the hot stories? Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon was the first with the news about a blockbuster trade! At last,…
Wednesday Wangdoodles
Today's links were compiled with a help of a machine: • Wezen-ball asks (and answers) a question I've pondered a few times over the years (but…
Royals making suspect choices in rotation
Bradford Doolittle isn't real thrilled with how the back end of the Royals' rotation is shaping up: This morning, the Royals optioned starter Luke H…
Chamberlain's fastball back in the mid-90s
Should the Yankees be worried about Joba Chamberlain? George King in today's N.Y. Post: The Yankees right-hander blew away the best hitters in the m…
Not a Wise choice in CF for White Sox
Last week I wrote about the White Sox's lovely center-field options. Today, Mark Gonzales reports that the Sox have made their choice: Corky Miller'…
Tigers pay high price on Sheffield
Well, this is a surprise. Bless You Boys' Ian Casselberry on today's big news: It didn't take long for the dominoes to start falling, in lieu of yes…
AL West not at all the best
Looking at these projected standings, Dave Cameron notes just how weak the AL West might be this season. The Angels look like the best club, with 85 w…
Darrow the one to watch
I suppose the big news is that the Braves seem to have settled on a center fielder, but the related trade is interesting in its own right … KIS…
MLB getting involved in A's stadium issue
Uh-oh. Now they've done it. Major League Baseball has become nonplussed enough to form … a committee: NEW YORK -- Frustrated at the Oakland Ath…
What's really wrong with Willis?
The Mysterious Case of Dontrelle Willis has taken yet another strange turn … LAKELAND, Fla. -- The long-speculated decision on Dontrelle Willis…