SB Nation User Blog: Ben in Va

KC signs Olivo

Ben in Va — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:01:05 -0000

Hmmm. One of those low level things that really doesn't mean much. Its a one year contract. What amused me was the last paragraph in the article where Dayton Moore overstates Olivos usefullness.

Part of the most powerful catching tandem in the big leagues? Really? I think someone got the Ronco Chia pet crack pipe for Christmas.

Olivo

Gagne to Brewers

Ben in Va — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:51:21 -0000

Gagne

It looks like a 1 year contract for around 10 mil. This seems like alot of money but it is only 1 year. If he stays healthy he should solidify their bullpen, especially with Francisco Cordero leaving for greener pastures.

In a WTF segment and to fulfill my 300 (SPARTA!!) requirement, did you know there is a Fantasy Congress website?

http://www.fantasycongress.com/

From website:
Yes, it works just like fantasy sports leagues except instead of sports players, you draft politicians who receive scores based on their legislation, votes, news*, election metrics* and other measures. This fun, educational experience lets you trade and bench politicians.

BBTN booted from the All-Star Game

Ben in Va — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:04:11 -0000

Oh No! How will we ever survive without Kruk and Phillips there live at the game to provide their witty and insightful commentary?

Hey ESPN...

300: Persian guy: A thousand nations of the Persian empire descend upon you. Our arrows will blot out the sun!
Spartans: Then we will fight in the shade.

A quote from 300 to fill out 300 characters.

Poll

ESPN Provides

24 hrs of quality programming

5 votes

Jobs for the mentally disabled

37 votes

Rumblin, Bumblin, Stumblin crap...24 hrs a day

59 votes

Insightful analysis and witty commentary

1 votes

102 votes | Poll has closed

MLB trying to control Fantasy Baseball

Ben in Va — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:02:14 -0000

"Attorneys representing Major League Baseball argued Thursday that online fantasy baseball companies cannot operate without paying license fees to MLB to compensate players for the use of their names" - MSNBC

Soooo...it's not enough they control most everything else. Now they want to try and control the whole fantasy arena and eke out a few more dollars.

Screw you MLB.

Come on Bud

The Father of Josh Hancock

Ben in Va — Thu, 24 May 2007 23:04:35 -0000

I saw a few posts on this but I would like to see what people think.

The father is suing everyone. He is suing the guy whose car was stalled on the freeway, the tow truck driver that Josh ran into, and the bar/restaurant that served Josh the drinks.

Seriously. WTF? Whose next?

Frivolous lawsuit

Poll

Whose next in lawsuit?

Cell phone maker for not having a breathalyzer/drunk alarm

4 votes

God for not turning night into day so he could see better.

10 votes

Coach Owens for not preaching the evils of alcohol on a Cardinals blog.

61 votes

SUV maker for not putting a seatbelt/engine interlock

0 votes

75 votes | Poll has closed

Damn you Mike Sweeney!!!

Ben in Va — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:40:46 -0000

You couldn't finish the job? You could have saved us all the pain years ago.

Then again, maybe you got a contact high just touching him.

Fun Fact: Weaver has joined the famed Mariner Pantheon of pitcher suckitude with Bobby Ayala, Steve Trout and many others. Vice Grand Master Bobby warmly welcomes you Jeff.

Poll

Jeff Weaver

Really Sucks.

23 votes

Still better than watching Rosie O'Donnell.

9 votes

Has forced Jeff Sullivan to change his name to Felix Sullivan.

17 votes

All of the Above.

30 votes

Sucks.

1 votes

80 votes | Poll has closed

A's Loaiza Probably heading to DL

Ben in Va — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:27:31 -0000

According to The Sporting News, Esteban Loazia experienced tightness in his shoulder blade a few days ago and again today, missing 2 starts. Esteban thinks he will be ok to start the season but the A's are saying otherwise. I think they would be wise to shelve him rather than pitch through the pain.

Replacement candidates? Chad Gaudin and Bill Halsey. Good news for us.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=192733

A's 1b Johnson out at least 3 months

Ben in Va — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:51:16 -0000

In AL West news A's 1b Dan Johnson is out about 3 months after suffering torn cartilage in his hip. The injury was the result of a collision with Yorvit Torreabla. Erubiel Durazo is expected to take his spot.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070330&content_id=1870612&vkey=spt2007news&fex t=.jsp

300 character fact of the day: With increased Ethanol and bio-fuel production Iowa is set to become the "oil rich emirate" of the US. http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/09/86726.aspx

Doyle man crush

Ben in Va — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:52:15 -0000

I got to chat with Doyle and got his autograph on my Mariners Snelling jersey before the game (Harbor park in Norfolk, Va). I also expressed my regret at his being traded. For his part he was cool about it and said it was part of the game and wished Seattle all the luck this season. He just wished he could have stayed healthy and shown what he could do.

I also got to sit outside on a sunny 60 degree day and watch him play left field for 5 innings until the combination of peanuts, hotdog, soda and cotton candy caused the kid next to me to spread a rainbow of love all over the place. Yum.

Guillen Wants a Home...and to Whack a Few Halos

Ben in Va — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:15:26 -0000

USA Today did an article on our Jose Guillen. In it he expresses his deep love for the Angels organization and his fervent wish to show them that love 19 times this season. I for one hope he does.

He also wonders why he is singled out as a bad guy in MLB when there are drunks, wife beaters, dinosaur haters, and drug users.

His last wish in the article is to have a home. Hey, if he leads us to the Promised Land then more power to the M's in giving him one for a few years (at a reasonable price).

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/mariners/2007-03-22-spring-preview_N.htm