SB Nation User Blog: N Oakley

Weeeeeee!!!!!! Troughs survive renovation

N Oakley — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:38:38 -0000

While we wait for the flush of MB, the sound of modern flushing will not invade hallowed Wrigley.

Trib reports the troughs will survive any bathroom renovation.

As disgusting as they seem, efficiency has its place and I will nominate a ballpark, stadium, or arena as a place where efficiency is most treasured. Whether a beer drinker or not, we all wait as long as possible before...

Modern urinals spaced like at the United Center would occupy 4-5 customers over 20 feet of wall space. Historical pig feed devices like the ones at Wrigley can fit as many manly men in a row as shoulders will fit.

Disgusting? Perhaps. Efficient? Absolutely!!!

Ernie Harwell has inoperable cancer

N Oakley — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:29:25 -0000

Ernie Harwell has inoperable cancer

News as his is the voice that turned many of us into lifelong fans of the game.

Ernie, we'll always love you and best wishes in your fight.

OT Brian Anderson traded for Wife of Mark Kotsay, Kotsay included.

N Oakley — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:46:58 -0000

OT Brian Anderson traded for Wife of Mark Kotsay, Kotsay included.

For those who missed the hillarous thread last year on DeRosa's wife, see below.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/11/28/674831/heidi-miller-derosa-voted

Jake Fox, Open and Insightful on the Team and his fielding from his first arrival to now. 6/23/09 670am

N Oakley — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:25:05 -0000

Jake Fox, Open and Insightful on the Team and his fielding from his first arrival to now. 6/23/09 670am

Fox discusses:

The pressure he felt from the fans and press upon his call up.

How tight and unhappy the locker room was on arrival.

How much happier and looser the team is now.

His improved fielding and linking the improvement to mental segregation of hitting and fielding and not letting one carry over to the other.

Trial by fire in conversion from full time catcher to part time LF and begging a glove off Cliff Floyd.

My $.02 is this guy has big personality and hope his take on fielding is accurate. Apologies for the Score link, but I heard it on the way in to the office.

OT: Jose Canseco MMA Debut

N Oakley — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:11:44 -0000

OT: Jose Canseco MMA Debut

Thought everyone might like something else to consider today.

ESPN's Neel writes article on how defensive stats, not economy shaped free agency

N Oakley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:00:03 -0000

ESPN's Neel writes article on how defensive stats, not economy shaped free agency

Eric Neel of ESPN writes article noting how clubs are using Baseball Prospectus and UZR when looking at Free Agents and how the defensive measurements shaped free agency this offseason.

Nothing new for anyone already converted, but good reading for the rest of us.

New Yahoo Autopick Fantasy League

N Oakley — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:12:18 -0000

New Yahoo Autopick Fantasy League

If still wanted. Yahoo Autopick with max of 10 spots.

ID# 110494
Name: 368 Ft to the Bleachers
Password: theriot

Added categories to Yahoo standard for OPS, GIDP and Blown Saves. Will consider others if wanted.

Padres target Eckstein for SS (Really?)

N Oakley — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:30:05 -0000

Padres target Eckstein for SS (Really?)

I have nothing against Eckstein, but wouldn't Ronny "Boom Boom" Cedeno be more interesting to the Padres.

Everyone knows exacty what Eckstein brings, but is no long term solution. Ronny has some potential upside and could become something given the chance to play, elsewhere.

Cedeno has no real spot with the Cubs, why can't Hendry at least get something for the Pads for him?

1/9/09 Score Interview with Jim Hendry

N Oakley — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:15:06 -0000

1/9/09 Score Interview with Jim Hendry

This is the link discussing Bradley, Fukudome, Fontenot and DeRosa referenced numerous times today.

Trib Link For Best Blog Nominations

N Oakley — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:37:48 -0000

Trib Link For Best Blog Nominations

Chicago Tribune looking for submissions on best local blogs. Just guessing some of you could think of a nomination.