Headlines for September, 2006

Yes, But Does He Fit?

Reports out of Florida last week hinting of Joe Girardi's dismissal from the Marlins at seasons' end triggered some managerial chatter here in Chicago. With the Cubs days away from wrapping up 2006 with the worst record in the National League, Dusty Baker, per speculation, is on the way out, perhaps opening the door for Girardi. On the image side, a [read more...]

It’s the Pitching, Stupid

Entering the 2006 season, the White Sox had the fewest question marks of any team in baseball. What is especially ironic is that all of those few questions have been answered favorably. Has Jon Garland finally become a consistent winner? Yes. Can Jim Thome recover from his injuries and put up Thome-like numbers? Yes. Is Bobby Jenks for real? Yes. Will [read more...]

Loose Ends: The Baseball Slut

What a time to be alive it was in 2003, that is, if you were a woman in your twenties and in the attendance at a Chicago White Sox game. Those of us that fit that demographic were the hottest things at the park, and, honestly, it wasn't a difficult accomplishment. We were a minority amongst the 20,000 other [read more...]

Cubs Should Bet on Red

Here are the statistics of three Cub left fielders over the past 20 years. Overall, the numbers are similar and indicative of a player who is a solid hitter, but without a lot of power. The last line on the list belongs to Matt Murton. The first two belong to Rafael Palmeiro (1986-1988) and Luis Gonzalez (1995-1996) during their brief stays [read more...]

Navigating the Scrap Heap

The Bears are in trouble. It's not their defense: That unit ranks No. 1 where it counts -- fantasy football rankings. It's not their running back conundrum: Thomas Jones has proven more than capable of carrying the team, making Cedric Benson icing on the cake. It's not their quarterback confusion: With Jerry Angelo finally getting a decent backup, any Rex Grossman struggles [read more...]

Change Starts Up Top

I like Scott Podsednik. I liked him back when he was with the Brewers. Liked the fact that the Sox acquired him. Really liked what he did last year. That's because speed, base-running and plate discipline are attributes I like to see in a player. Podsednik is all three. Unfortunately, it's time for reality to set in: Scott Podsednik hasn't warranted himself [read more...]

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