SB Nation User Blog: johnnyangel101

Posnanski nails it: Yankees are playing a different game

johnnyangel101 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:16 -0000

Posnanski nails it: Yankees are playing a different game

When Casey's Kiss of Death wrote his "congratulatory" post last week, several Yankee fans berated him. Joe's SI piece, however, covers it in a way none of us can...and he's right.

Rick Reed working part time as an NFL official

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:15:06 -0000

Rick Reed working part time as an NFL official

How else can you explain these things happening in Boston...again?

Rangers fans officially give up

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:55:00 -0000

Rangers fans officially give up

I probably need therapy. But I enjoy reading this stuff.

Hank Conger: The Korean God of Walks?

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:23:32 -0000

OK, it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as Kevin Youkilis’ nickname, but for now, it’ll do. Has anyone else noticed how Hank Conger, our prized young catcher, has turned into a veritable walking machine down at AA? It’s apparent that now that Scioscia and Hatcher have found religion, they’re preaching it to the kids. And at least one of them is listening.

Last year, Hank the Bank had only 14 walks ALL YEAR. Sure, he only played half the season due to injuries, but still. This year, he has 23 walks in only 37 games since his all-star break, resulting in a post all-star break line of .321/.419/.470. He had only 19 walks before the break, so apparently, something clicked. Furthermore, he is striking out less. Very cool (Overall, his slash stats are .298/.367/.421 – the power IS down this year, but I don’t see a reason to be alarmed…yet).

He is developing nicely and should be ready by 2011. That way, we can have TWO catchers sitting on the bench behind Mathis.

Bullpen hope from a Mariners fan

johnnyangel101 — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:59:09 -0000

Bullpen hope from a Mariners fan

Dave Cameron comes up with something I was going to write about: our bullpen has been a little unlucky in the early going. It WILL eventually get better, kids....

Fangraphs still believes in Brandon Wood

johnnyangel101 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:47:23 -0000

Fangraphs still believes in Brandon Wood

Beckett OUT as Game #1 Starter?

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:32:02 -0000

Beckett OUT as Game #1 Starter?

Is this good or bad? This might move Dice-K and his propensity for walks to open the series. Your thoughts?

Andy Etchebarren named 1st Team All-Ugly Team; Lackey Honorable Mention

johnnyangel101 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:47:51 -0000

Andy Etchebarren named 1st Team All-Ugly Team; Lackey Honorable Mention

But I think they left off Rowland Office

Reagins' first screwup? Or Stoneman's last?

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:58:05 -0000

According to Stephen Smith and Jamey Newburg, the Halos lost Warner Madrigal to a paperwork foulup. He is now property of the Texas Rangers.

We seem to be pretty good at losing relief pitchers to other teams...here's another example of just giving away a good arm with nothing to show for it. C'mon guys...

A-Rod to Opt Out

johnnyangel101 — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:02:17 -0000

During the Central Florida/Southern Mississippi game, ESPN reported that Alex Rodriguez has chosen to opt out of his contract. No links could be found, but they broke away from the game to announce this breaking news.

L I N K -to- S T O R Y

UPDATE: The Texas Rangers just got $21 million in salary relief.

UPDATE: Thank you Scott Boras for ensuring that this story is the biggest news in baseball this evening - Heh Heh Heh, Sincerely, fans from 29 teams.