SB Nation User Blog: Downing Rules

Garret Anderson files for free agency

Downing Rules — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:06:30 -0000

Garret Anderson files for free agency

It appears he is targeting a home in the American League...

Did Lincecum Inhale?

Downing Rules — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:13:13 -0000

Did Lincecum Inhale?

Lincecum popped for marijuana. Too close to Humboldt, I guess.

AP Photo: GA gets a crotch-full of Nate McClouth's knee. Ouch.

Downing Rules — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:59:45 -0000

AP Photo: GA gets a crotch-full of Nate McClouth's knee. Ouch.

OCR: Spiezio Flying High!

Downing Rules — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:33:39 -0000

OCR: Spiezio Flying High!

Youngman takes a look at Scott Spiezio in a "where is he now" article. He is playing for the OC Flyers, actually.

As the hero of Game 6 in the 2002 World Series, Spiezio will always be one of my favorite Angels. After a fall from baseball due to his personal issues last year, he is making somewhat of a comeback by playing for the Orange County Flyers.

Go Scott!

Bootcheck back in the bigs (Pirates)

Downing Rules — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:03:49 -0000

Bootcheck back in the bigs (Pirates)

Welcome back to the bigs, Chris Bootcheck!

His line after one inning:
Chris Bootcheck 1.0IP 2H 4R 4ER 3BB 0K 0HR 36.00ERA

He turned a 1-run deficit into a 5-run deficit.

Source: Bill Plunkett, OCR; Naps and AK getting a bit too friendly.

Downing Rules — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:07:17 -0000

Source: Bill Plunkett, OCR; Naps and AK getting a bit too friendly.

2010 All-Star Logo

Downing Rules — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:20:24 -0000

2010 All-Star Logo

Figgins and Posada Tangle Article and Video

Downing Rules — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:46:10 -0000

Figgins and Posada Tangle Article and Video

Here is a link to an entire column discussing the play that occurred during last night's game.

Figgins popped up and Posada is setting to make the play. Figgins backs into Posada. Posada's glove becomes loosened and then he sheds it and makes the catch with a batting-gloved hand.

It is one of the weirdest plays I have ever seen.

Judging by Hudler's reaction in the video, it was a pretty wacky play.

Kiss Cams Taken to the Next Level (CLICK WITH CARE)

Downing Rules — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:28:16 -0000

Kiss Cams Taken to the Next Level (CLICK WITH CARE)

Please click this "The Onion" link at your own risk about the "next generation" kiss cam. You may use up your "f-bomb" quota by reading the title.

Angels Draft Muhammad Ali's Son

Downing Rules — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:27:11 -0000

Angels Draft Muhammad Ali's Son

If he gets promoted to AAA Salt Lake, he may also get to "sting like a bee."