SB Nation User Blog: bcloirao

Augie no longer has the rights to be called "The Littlest Ballplayer" I introduce to you, the new...

bcloirao — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:36:27 -0000

Augie no longer has the rights to be called "The Littlest Ballplayer" I introduce to you, the new left fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks! (He'd hit as well as any other LF option anyway)

Mientkiewicz calls Big Unit "Mentally Weak"

bcloirao — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:08:48 -0000

Mientkiewicz calls Big Unit "Mentally Weak"

Mientkiewicz responds to his confrontation with the Big Unit earlier in the week.

I thought that Randy's "stretcher" comment was pretty ridiculous in the first place, but I can't help but think that Mientkiewicz is a tool. Maybe if he was "mentally stronger" he wouldn't be a utility man playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

#1 D-backs in ESPN Power Rankings

bcloirao — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:39:28 -0000

#1 D-backs in ESPN Power Rankings

And the D-backs start getting some national love for their major league leading ERA, Run Totals and Run Differential. Not a bad way to start the season I would guess.

Even though it's pretty cool, let's wait a while before we "puff our chests".

O-Dawg's New Deal

bcloirao — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:28:05 -0000

Maybe I'm way behind on this one, but I got a text from my family saying that O-Dawg signed a new deal. I couldn't find this on the web anywhere though, and figured this was the best place to ask. I think this would be great for the club.

Bonifacio will be good, but I think especially without TC in the clubhouse, we need the veteran voice.

So...is it true?