SB Nation User Blog: Neifi Puppy

Peoria Chiefs @ Kane County Cougars 7/3/09

Neifi Puppy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:31:19 -0000

Peoria Chiefs @ Kane County Cougars 7/3/09

Several pics of Aramis and Reed during their minor league rehab yesterday

Far-Fetched Trade Idea...or is it?

Neifi Puppy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:17:25 -0000

Here's the thought: Milton Bradley and Jake Fox to the A's for Matt Holliday

Now before you go nuts thinking how ridiculous this sounds, let's read into the logistics:

Contracts: Milton - 2 years/$20M (2009-10), plus 2011 option

2 years/$20M (2009-10), plus 2011 option
- signed by Chicago Cubs as a free agent 1/6/09
- $4M signing bonus
- 09:$5M, 10:$9M, 11:$12M option
- 2011 may become $12M club option with $2M buyout based on Bradley's health
- 2011 option vests with 75 games played in 2009

Contracts: Matt - 2 years/$23M (2008-09)

2 years/$23M (2008-09)
- signed extension with Colorado 1/18/08 (avoided arbitration)
- 08:$9.5M, 09:$13.5M
- award bonuses: $25,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove; $50,000 for Silver Slugger; $75,000 for LCS MVP; $0.1M each for MVP, WS MVP
- acquired by Oakland in trade from Colorado 11/12/08

Contracts: Jake - 1 year/$0.4015M (2009)

1 year/$0.4015M (2009)
- re-signed by Cubs 2/25/09

2009 Stats:

Milton: OBP SLG OPS wOBA
.351 .374 .725 .328

Jake: OBP SLG OPS wOBA
.354 .605 .959 .394

Matt: OBP SLG OPS wOBA
.373 .432 .806 .359

Why it works for the A's: Saves on payroll for 2010. The city of Oakland seems to be a better fit for Milton. He may thrive more in not-quite-as-high pressure situations. Jake Fox gives Billy Beane an extra playing card to sign for a modest (possibly under-rated) salary next year, or quickly turn around and trade again. You can argue that Jake is an upgrade over Giambi or Cust.

Why it works for the Cubs: Saves a couple of Million this year...possibly enough to acquire another left-handed reliever. Or at least helps the numbers somewhat when Aaron Miles is unceremoniously dumped. Fox really has no future with this team after Aramis returns. This would also be a counter-punch to the Cardinals, who have been seeking to trade for Holliday before they got DeRosa.

Alright...that's my crazy idea for the season....flame away....

Poll

Jake Fox and Milton Bradley to the A's for Matt Holliday?

103-year-old throws out first pitch

Neifi Puppy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:54:56 -0000

103-year-old throws out first pitch

Navarro, who at 103 is believed to be the oldest living professional baseball player, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland Athletics-San Diego Padres game on Saturday night. He was a guest of the Padres as part of the team's annual salute to the Negro Leagues.

Dodgers get run on 'fourth-out rule'

Neifi Puppy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:39:18 -0000

Dodgers get run on 'fourth-out rule'

Weird situation unearths one of baseball's rule quirks.

Ernie Banks' Mom Dies at 97

Neifi Puppy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:45:27 -0000

Ernie Banks' Mom Dies at 97

RIP Ms. Banks, and thank you for blessing us with the greatest Cub ever. Thoughts and prayers to the Banks family.

Surprise Find: A 139-Year-Old Baseball Card

Neifi Puppy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:34:15 -0000

Surprise Find: A 139-Year-Old Baseball Card

rare 1869 baseball card that turned up featuring the Cincinnati Red Stockings.

Should the Cubs go after Jake Peavy?

Neifi Puppy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:24:36 -0000

Peavy said he would waive his no trade clause for the following teams: Atlanta Braves , St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. I kow Peavy is a bit of a hot head, and he does have some injury history....but he's certainly in the top 10 pitchers in baseball. Thoughts? Which current starter would you bump from the rotation?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3649201

I found the only Astros fan at the game in Milwaukee on 9/15/08! FYI that's a Brad Lidge Jersey he...

Neifi Puppy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:35:05 -0000

I found the only Astros fan at the game in Milwaukee on 9/15/08! FYI that's a Brad Lidge Jersey he is wearing.

Red Sox to wear corporate logo on sleeves

Neifi Puppy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:02:02 -0000

http://www.redsoxnews.net/site/comments/red_sox_to_wear_corporate_logo_on_sleeves/

I'm sure there will be some extended debate about this one. Will this be the start of baseball players eventually looking like Nascar drivers? Will we soon see Cubs players with a Motorola batwing logo?

Poll

Should MLB allow corporate logos on Uniforms?

Yes. Whatever it takes to bring in revenue and better ballplayers

9 votes

No. Too tacky. Is nothing sacred anymore?

81 votes

Perhaps. Set some rules before it gets out of hand.

34 votes

124 votes | Poll has closed

Ernie Banks Statue at Wrigley

Neifi Puppy — Tue, 22 May 2007 18:44:02 -0000

The statue will be erected at Wrigley Field by Opening Day 2008.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-070522banks,1,4583057.story?coll=chi-news-hed& amp;ctrack=2&cset=true

No word yet on where it will be placed.

Even though Ernie already has a flag, I think this an honor that is well deserved and a great idea.