SB Nation User Blog: AndYourBirdCanSing

Quick Question

AndYourBirdCanSing — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:18:30 -0000

Quick Question

A quick Google search could've answered this for me, but I figured asking the McCoven would be more fun. Can someone tell me why the BBWA gets to decide these major awards like the CY?

Giants Sign 16 Year old RHP Mateo

AndYourBirdCanSing — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:40:42 -0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txgiantsmateo&prov=st&type=lgns

SAN FRANCISCO (TICKER) —The San Francisco Giants signed 16-year-old Dominican righthander Luis Angel Mateo on Wednesday, the first day international prospects are eligible to sign with major league clubs.

Terms were not disclosed.

The Giants were more than happy to secure the services of the 6-3, 175-pound Mateo.

“The Giants are very pleased to be able to sign Luis Mateo,” said John Barr, the special assistant to general manager Brian Sabean. “He is a young, strong pitcher who shows good command of two pitches with a plus breaking ball. Today is the beginning of the signing season, and we will continue to be aggressive in signing players both domestically and internationally.”

I'll let you experts dissect and discuss. More information would be nice.

OT: Since I've got your attention. I have two tickets to the Giants vs. the Brewers on July 20th. The seats aren't great (View Reserved) but I can't go because I'll be doing the Aids Walk. I'm willing to let them go for free since I didn't pay for them anyway but a small donation (in your name) to sponser me would be appreciated!

Ortmeier is a switch hitter no longer!

AndYourBirdCanSing — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:15:33 -0000

Switch-hitting Dan Ortmeier will begin batting exclusively from the right side.

Ortmeier, who has started the season 1-for-11, is a natural righty. "Right now, obviously, I feel more confident right-handed. It's my natural side, and it always comes back to me quicker," Ortmeier said. The 22-year-old has been adjusting to first base, but with Dave Roberts out he got the start in left field against a southpaw on Tuesday.
Rotoworld says he's 22 which would be fantastic! I think it's a good move and we'll see if it increases his value at all. What do everyone else think?

OT-ish: Fantasy Players Needed

AndYourBirdCanSing — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:13:29 -0000

Help wanted poster!

Hello out there. If anyone who didn't get to join the custom McCoven league and is interesting in playing this season I am in search of fantasy players to join a private league. It's a pretty standard roto league that is short a couple of players. We like to think that it's a pretty competitive league. The live-draft is set for March 10th. If anyone is interested please give me an email at astraylight@gmail.com or drop a comment with your email and I'll send you the required information.