SB Nation User Blog: NickFantana

Nyjer Morgan is a Valuable Asset...

NickFantana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:13:44 -0000

Nyjer Morgan is a Valuable Asset...

Interesting piece by Dave Cameron, linked to by Rob Neyer. Neyer sort of counterbalances Cameron's enthusiasm but an interesting read from both sides, especially given some recent discussions about the value of defense on this site.

Should Dolan Fire Shapiro?

NickFantana — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:58:34 -0000

I don't really have a coherent argument in favor or against of this proposition. I'm not prepared to try and convince everyone one way or the other. In fact, I'm not sure where I stand yet. However, I did think it was time to take everyone's temperature. Things aren't at their low ebb but the Tribe isn't scalding hot either.

Put very simply, I wanted to see a poll of LGT members answering the following simple question:

Poll

Should Dolan Fire Shapiro?

Yes

32 votes

No

191 votes

223 votes | Poll has closed

"Pavano Pitching Well" - FanGraphs

NickFantana — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:41:08 -0000

"Pavano Pitching Well" - FanGraphs

My main emotion upon reading this is:

"How is it that the Carl Pavano gamble ends up paying off so well so far and each and every bullpen move has been an unmitigated disaster? Sports aren't even close to fair!!!"

Then I start swearing under my breath. Let's sweep the Reds and get back in this thing.

I'm Sorry for Posting This, but It's Really Good

NickFantana — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:33:54 -0000

I'm Sorry for Posting This, but It's Really Good

Best take I've read on Cashman for a long time by a writer I really enjoy. Sorry for pre-emptively breaking the Yankees moratorium.

Heath Bell does not care for ESPN

NickFantana — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:49:33 -0000

Heath Bell does not care for ESPN

Specifically, Baseball Tonight. For some reason, he seems to think they focus more on the big East Coast teams. Hm.

By the way, feel free to use my tag for all future Manny Ramirez/Jim Thome coming back to Cleveland threads.

Nick Adenhart Killed in a Car Accident

NickFantana — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:50:47 -0000

Nick Adenhart Killed in a Car Accident

Terrible, terrible news.

Tuesday April Baseball

NickFantana — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:17:27 -0000

Tuesday April Baseball

Royals v. White Sox
Brewers v. Giants
Rays v. Red Sox
Tigers v. Blue Jays
Mariners v. Twins

An Unknown Number of Young Baseball Prospects Detained Overseas

NickFantana — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:25:17 -0000

An Unknown Number of Young Baseball Prospects Detained Overseas

"Major League Baseball has officers in the Dominican Republic who are cooperating with the FBI in at least two major scandals involving the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals involving falsified birth records, kickback scandals, and smuggling of performance-enhancing drugs that evaded security -- and former Sen. George Mitchell's investigation into the use of PEDs in MLB -- until recently."

-Peter Gammons

Indians claim Jae Kuk Ryu off Waivers from Padres

NickFantana — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:48:00 -0000

Indians claim Jae Kuk Ryu off Waivers from Padres

The Indians have added more bullpen depth. Castro says this guy's ERA in Padres camp was 10.61. Some people would say that's high and he must not be any good. I'd say it's Arizona and it's Spring Training.

Open WBC Thread: Saturday, March 7

NickFantana — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:46:21 -0000

Open WBC Thread: Saturday, March 7

Saturday's Games:

Netherlands v. Dominican Republic
Canada v USA
Panama v Puerto Rico
Italy v Venezuela