SB Nation User Blog: GregoryM

OT: Gabbard Remains Out of Control ; Kason Gabbard Walks Four, Hits Two and Gives Up Seven Runs in the First Inning, and the Sea Dogs Never Recover.

GregoryM — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:05 -0000

OT: Gabbard Remains Out of Control ; Kason Gabbard Walks Four, Hits Two and Gives Up Seven Runs in the First Inning, and the Sea Dogs Never Recover.

When Kason Gabbard rejoined the Portland Sea Dogs, the plan seemed for him to make a few starts, then move on to Pawtucket, then maybe back to the big leagues.

Not so fast.

Gabbard's command has been an issue since he's arrived. It hit a low point Tuesday night.

Gabbard failed to make it out of the first inning, allowing seven runs in a 9-5 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats at Hadlock Field.

Royals' Ponson tested positive for stimulant

GregoryM — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:38:34 -0000

Royals' Ponson tested positive for stimulant

Kansas City Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the World Baseball Classic and has been banned from international competition for two years.

Image FanShot

GregoryM — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:04:28 -0000

Rey Maualuga dancin' up on Erin Andrews

GregoryM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:47:22 -0000

Rey Maualuga dancin' up on Erin Andrews

Ranger Dirt

GregoryM — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:37:36 -0000

Ranger Dirt

Grand Prarie Air Hogs pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna

GregoryM — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:09:53 -0000

Grand Prarie Air Hogs pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna

It's semi-Ranger related since Pete Incaviglia is their manager.

Second-Half Stars

GregoryM — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:15:23 -0000

•Frank Francisco, RP, Texas Rangers: Francisco was a good relief prospect earlier this decade, but then his career got derailed by Tommy John elbow surgery. Now he's healthy again, and his skills have improved in each month during the first half.

He managed an 11.2 strikeouts-per-nine-innings ratio (K/9) and a 2.6 BB/9 ratio in June. Incumbent Rangers closer C.J. Wilson has been far from dominant, and fellow setup man Eddie Guardado has lost his strikeout ability.

Francisco is just 28 and has re-emerged as the best arm in the Texas bullpen. If he can sustain these control gains, he could earn a more prominent role in the second half.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/fantasy/shandler/2008-07-09-safety-in-numbers_N.htm