SB Nation User Blog: Buzz Bissinger

A Clone or A Female

Buzz Bissinger — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:51:41 -0000

I was talking to an associate this weekend and brought up this question which I thought merited further discussion: What do you think will happen in baseball first: 1) There will be a female in the big leagues, or 2) There will be a player that is cloned from the DNA of a former superstar in the big leagues (ie. a lab based baby created from the DNA of Albert Pujols or a similar type freak of nature).

My friend thought #1, but as good as some female softball players are, I don't see this happening in the next 20 years. I DO however see scenario 2 as very likely.

Thoughts?

Baseball Photos

Buzz Bissinger — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:41:48 -0000

I'm interested in putting together a bunch of baseball pictures together to make a sweet screensaver. Can the community please respond to this thread with their favourite baseball photos? So we can all enjoy the beauty of this fine game.

Of course, I'll start with one of my favourite baseball photos... I call it "The Fat Fan" or "Brad Penny after Milano dumps him" LOL....

So fire away, let's see some great baseball photos from the Sickels community

Is Ken Rosenthal an Elf?

Buzz Bissinger — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:03:05 -0000

In his interview with Brad Lidge tonight, it appeared as if Ken Rosenthal from Fox Sports was all of 4 feet tall. What a little, little man.

I'm actually a big fan of Rosenthal, but his diminuitive stature has definitely lowered my fandom of the always entertaining KR.

What are the communities thoughts of Kenny? One of the better baseball writers? I'd rank him right up there with Gammons, and well above hacks like Keith Law or Tracey Ringolsby.

MLB Expansion Locations

Buzz Bissinger — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:16:23 -0000

Purely hypothetically speaking.. say baseball within the next 3 years decides to expand to have 2 more teams join MLB (to balance out the amount of teams in the AL and NL... What two locations would you put the two new franchises?

My choices:

1) Montreal -- If they built a new stadium in Montreal, it would be the best place ever to see a ball game.. totally different vibe than any other city... it would be like baseball in Europe. Even though EuroDisney wasn\t a success, baseball returning to Quebec would be phenomenal.

2) Brooklyn -- There really needs to be a third team from New York to appease the masses, and really spread the wealth of the marketplace. A team in Brooklyn would make everyone giddy with excitement.

Montreal -- Vive la baseball!!! (via z.about.com)

Brooklyn, NY -- It's just logical! (via www.destination360.com)

Jeffress Has Gas

Buzz Bissinger — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:51:47 -0000

So Jeremy Jeffress is back playing ball again, and has been showcasing that 100 MPH fast ball yet again now in A ball. Although his numbers are pretty awful in his first two starts, he is completely blowing away a lot of the kids with his heater, and struck out 10 in 5 innings in his last start.

What's in store for this kid's future? Rehab? Super Closer? Future All Time Strike Out King?

Doug Reinhardt (Lauren Conrad's BFF)

Buzz Bissinger — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:14:47 -0000

Does anyone know if Lauren Conrad's new squeeze, Baltimore Oriole prospect Doug Reinhardt, actually is a pretty decent prospect? I tried looking up his numbers and came up with nothing, aside from the fact he's 22 and in the Orioles system and plays 3B, I couldn't even find where he was playing and what numbers he had.. is he hurt, is he horrible??

More importantly, Can he hit better than Brody Jenner?

MOD - Orioles

Buzz Bissinger — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:40:35 -0000

The O's are in a prime position with the draft this season, a top 5 pick, and then, accordingly, high picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds thereafter. With a system being replentished with possible stars such as Billy Rowell, Radhames Liz and Matt Weiters, things appear finally on the right path.

Let's not concern ourselves with siggnability issues... it's all about talent. Prime talent, like prime roast beef. We're not taking discount hamburgers here, as the O's need to redefine the squad with prime young talent.

I've got my own theories about draft strategy, but am welcoming all O's fans to put their 2 cents in and assist with compiling a plan going into this year's mock draft.

Let's make this a team that McNulty would be proud of.

Minor League System Wager

Buzz Bissinger — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:21:18 -0000

My buddy and I have $150 riding on this bet... so no stuffing the ballot here, but which minor league system do you like better of the following fantasy squads. Team A or Team B.

Team A
1. Tanner Scheppers
2. Shooter Hunt
3. Michael Saunders
4. Angel Villalona
5. Mike Moustakas
6. Jarrod Parker
7. Justin Smoak
8. Aaron Crow
9. Cole Rohrbough
10. Julio Teheran
11. Dellin Betances
12. Chris Withrow
13. Daniel Cortes
14. Trevor Cahill
15. Norichika Aoki

Team B
1. Kasey Kiker
2. Chris Volstad
3. Isaac Galloway
4. Billy Rowell
5. David Price
6. Josh Vitters
7. Juan Duran
8. Ross Detwiler
9. Chorye Spoone
10. Nick Noonan
11. Jeremy Jeffress
12. Christian Friedrich
13. Cale Iorg
14. Adrian Cardenas
15. Ethan Martin

Josh Hamilton's Bounty

Buzz Bissinger — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:22:00 -0000

I was reading an article today which suggested that the Rangers will be continuing to stock up their minor league system, and the main idea was that Josh Hamilton may be used as their big trading chip... the destination they suggested was Toronto, and the Jays would pony up some of their pitching and prospects to get the deal done.

I'm not very familiar with Toronto's system, but what kind of bounty do you think Hamilton could bring in, if Toronto were willing to deplete the farm for a post season drive??