SB Nation User Blog: Trey2317

An Interesting Primer on Upcoming CBA Issues

Trey2317 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:17:34 -0000

An Interesting Primer on Upcoming CBA Issues

In their weekly notes column, the Boston Globe talks to upcoming union head Michael Weiner about issues the union may bring to the negotiating table, including a shortened schedule, travel and off days, an international draft and draft pick compensation.

A Fascinating Look at New Yankee Stadium

Trey2317 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:02:38 -0000

A Fascinating Look at New Yankee Stadium

ESPN.com's Wright Thompson pulls the curtains back on Yankee Stadium's "Legends Suite."

How Common is Pitch-Tipping in Baseball?

Trey2317 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:11:51 -0000

How Common is Pitch-Tipping in Baseball?

The New York Times ran an article exploring whether pitch-tipping from infielders is more common than believed, focusing on an incident from 2001 involving then-A and everyone's favorite current Astro, Miguel Tejada.

On the Merits and Detriments of Roster Turnover

Trey2317 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:51:24 -0000

On the Merits and Detriments of Roster Turnover

Yahoo! Sports Jeff Passan examines roster turnover in MLB since 2006 and whether or not it has helped or hurt teams. An interesting examination given the Cubs.

Falling Off at Age 33

Trey2317 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:35:05 -0000

Falling Off at Age 33

Joe Posnanski and Bill James attempt to break down why players tend to fall off once they turn 33. It will give you pause as a Cubs fan, especially when you consider some of the long-term contracts on the team.

Fehr Stepping Down

Trey2317 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:53:00 -0000

Fehr Stepping Down

According to a source, MLBPA executive director Donald Fehr is stepping down. Fehr has been leading the Union since the mid-1980's, so this will mark a big change for the MLBPA.

Cubs Sale Update: Ricketts Exclusive Window Has Closed

Trey2317 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:18:58 -0000

Cubs Sale Update: Ricketts Exclusive Window Has Closed

The Biz of Baseball is reporting that Ricketts and Zell continue to negotiate the sale of the team, despite Ricketts' exclusive negotiating window having expired a week ago.

Ricketts appears to be trying to lower his price from $900 million to about $850 million, per the article.

McLouth Traded to Atlanta

Trey2317 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:32:51 -0000

McLouth Traded to Atlanta

Pirates OF Nate McLouth has been traded to Atlanta for three of the Braves' top 10 prospects. I'd imagine McLouth would be in uniform tomorrow night.

This should clear the way for Pittsburgh to call up Andrew McCutchen from Triple-A, so file that away for the next time the Cubs play the Buccos.

Dempster Cleared of Wrong-Doing by MLB

Trey2317 — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:37:15 -0000

Dempster Cleared of Wrong-Doing by MLB

No fine, no suspension for Dempster, who was ruled to have hit Milwaukee's Ryan Braun on the brim of the helmet on Saturday.

A Profile of Donald Veal

Trey2317 — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:16:45 -0000

A Profile of Donald Veal

While Donald Veal didn't pan out as a Cubs prospect, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette offers a profile of some of the challenges the Pirates' rookie faced before and during his time in the Cubs system.