SB Nation User Blog: Schwa

Big Unit to the Giants

Schwa — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:46:46 -0000

Just saw 'breaking news' on ESPNews that Randy Johnson is signing with the Giants. Didn't catch any contract terms but I'm safely assuming it's a 1 year deal. Can't find a link yet, either. SF continues their trend of signing aging veterans. If the Cubs do deal Marquis now it appears Gaudin or Marshall will man the 5th spot with the other going to the bullpen. I'm kind of bummed because I was firmly in favor of signing the Unit to a 1 year deal as the 5th starter, but oh well.

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1 year, $8MM

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Stone to Call White Sox Games

Schwa — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:40:50 -0000

Per this note on chicagosports.com, Steve Stone is returning to the booth to call Friday home games for the Sox on the radio. Of note is the game June 27 against the Cubs. As a fan of Stone it kind of pains me to see him calling White Sox games. Didn't see this posted anywhere yet so I figured I'd post it.

Hancock's Dad Sues Restaurant - Huh?

Schwa — Thu, 24 May 2007 22:25:14 -0000

Per ESPN, Josh Hancock's Dad is filing suit against the restaurant he was drinking at before his fatal crash. What really shocked me is that not only are they filing suit against the restaurant, but also against the towing company, the tow truck driver, AND the driver who's car was stuck. From my point of view, this is absurd. Hancock was a grown man capable of making his own decisions. He was driving drunk, talking on his cell phone and speeding when he hit the tow truck. His dad should spend time promoting the importance of DD's and not drinking and driving instead of taking out his sadness and frustration on other people. I especially hate how the driver of the car that was getting towed was named as a defendant - his car spun out after he was cut off. I hope this never actually comes to fruition.

Adam Greenberg Mania

Schwa — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 21:31:07 -0000

Beloved Adam Greenberg has been signed by the LA Dodgers to their AA team, according to chicagosports.com. I know I'm not alone in hoping him the best, lord knows he deserves another shot.

Also on chicagosports.com, another great article about Greenberg.

I say good luck Greenberg, hope to see you in the big league someday, and hopefully not killing the Cubs (like we need anymore Cub killers).

Rich Hill Called Up

Schwa — Mon, 01 May 2006 23:24:20 -0000

I didn't see this anywhere else so I figured I'd post a diary about it, but Rich Hill has been called up and David "My only claim to fame is being first alphabetically" Aardsma is back to AAA, accoriding to this article on espn.com. According to the article, Hill could get his first start this year Thursday against Arizona. I think the obvious question is will Hill be able to be effective at the major league level. Everyone knows about his success this year at AAA, but his past struggles in the majors worry me. But hey, anyone's better than Glendon at this point...