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BaseballAmerica.com: Kyle Blanks To Bigs

nostocksjustbonds — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:12:23 -0000

BaseballAmerica.com: Kyle Blanks To Bigs

Baseball America has learned the Padres have promoted their No. 1 prospect, first baseman/left fielder Kyle Blanks, to the big leagues. A corresponding move regarding the 40-man roster was not yet announced.

Error was on Lewis: He used Bo's towel.

nostocksjustbonds — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:04:40 -0000

Error was on Lewis: He used Bo's towel.

Error was on Lewis: He used Bo's towel

WASHINGTON — Even at the White House, Fred Lewis managed to put himself in the clubhouse fine box.

Giants players, coaches and staff toured the presidential residence on a warm and humid day in the District, and as the group walked from the South Lawn to a receiving room, Lewis grabbed a towel and wiped the perspiration from his forehead.

"Oh, no, no," the tour guide exclaimed with Lewis in mid-dab. "Those are for the dog."

The team burst out laughing, and the tour guide apologized for embarrassing Lewis.

"Naw, that's the best part," right-hander Matt Cain said. "Trust me, he does it all the time."

President Obama was out of the country, but the Giants got to meet one member of the first family — Bo, their Portuguese water dog. Bo got a little too frisky when Dave Flemming went to pet him, biting the sleeve of the broadcaster's sportcoat.

After another loss, White Sox call up Beckham

nostocksjustbonds — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:10:33 -0000

After another loss, White Sox call up Beckham

In the wake of a second consecutive loss to Oakland, the White Sox announced that their first-round pick from the 2008 draft [eighth overall] was called up after just 59 professional games, with Wilson Betemit being designated for assignment.

Wieters set to make debut on Friday

nostocksjustbonds — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:53:15 -0000

Wieters set to make debut on Friday

It's about time.

Weeks out for season

nostocksjustbonds — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:51:26 -0000

Weeks out for season

Alcides Escobar will start seeing some time at 2b in Nashville, but won't be called up right away. For now, Craig Counsel moves to 2b, which means more possible playing time for Mat Gamel at 3rd.

RIP Danny Ozark

nostocksjustbonds — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:33:41 -0000

RIP Danny Ozark

Danny Ozark, the former Phillies manager who nurtured a young team into a perennial contender in the National League, died Wednesday in Vero Beach, Fla.

He was 85.

His career ended with the Giants as a coach (1983-84) and interim manager in '84.

Neal cycles in San Jose rout

nostocksjustbonds — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:47:16 -0000

Neal cycles in San Jose rout

The Giants' 37th-round pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft began his big performance with a leadoff homer, his fourth of the year, in the second. He walked and scored in the third, ripped his first triple of the season in the fourth, flied out in the sixth and singled in the seventh before coming through with his fifth double to spark a three-run ninth.

Former Giants pitcher Dravecky staying motivated

nostocksjustbonds — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:52:21 -0000

Former Giants pitcher Dravecky staying motivated

2009 Predictions

nostocksjustbonds — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:47:48 -0000

Step right up and predict the division standings, playoffs, and post-season awards. We can revisit in October/November to see who was right, or closest. Here are mine:

NL WEST

   1. Dodgers
   2. Diamondbacks
   3. Giants
   4. Rockies
   5. Padres

NL CENTRAL

   1. Cubs
   2. Reds
   3. Cardinals
   4. Brewers
   5. Astros
   6. Pirates

NL EAST

   1. Phillies
   2. Mets*
   3. Braves
   4. Marlins
   5. Nationals

AL WEST

   1. Angels
   2. A’s
   3. Rangers
   4. Mariners

AL CENTRAL

   1. White Sox
   2. Twins
   3. Indians
   4. Tigers
   5. Royals

AL EAST

   1. Yankees
   2. Rays*
   3. Red Sox
   4. Blue Jays
   5. Orioles

NL POSTSEASON

Phillies over Dodgers
Cubs over Mets
Phillies over Cubs

AL POSTSEASON

Yankees over White Sox
Rays over Angels
Yankees over Rays

WORLD SERIES

Phillies over Yankees

AWARDS

NL MVP: Pujols
NL CY YOUNG: Lincecum
NL ROY: Jordan Zimmerman

AL MVP: Mark Teixeira
AL CY YOUNG: Josh Beckett
AL ROY: David Price

Baggs talks to Mad Bum

nostocksjustbonds — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:26:18 -0000