SB Nation User Blog: roebirds

Former Cardinal Coolbaugh killed by line drive

roebirds — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:04:24 -0000

Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box during a Texas League game with the Arkansas Travelers...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/23/national/main3087644.shtml?source=mostpop_story

I remember Coolbaugh coming up for a brief stay years back, the guy was a year younger than me with 2 small kids. What a tragedy in an already tragic year. RIP Mike.

Craig Wilson released by Braves

roebirds — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:47:22 -0000

Well, Craig Wilson was released today by the Braves. Hitting a very Cardinal-esque .178, he was coveted by the Birdos several years now. Would a change in scenery be what he needs?

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10186038

On the plus side of that transaction, it means my keeper league catcher Saltalamacchia stays in the bigs... :)

My personal apology

roebirds — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:08:14 -0000

I wish to make a formal apology to all those affected by Albert Pujol's dismal performance to date this season. I gambled the fortunes of the defending champs by selfishly bidding on Alberto for my fantasy baseball league, and winning.

It is unmuteable law that any big star I carry on my team will suffer the worst season of his career, and my lake of foresight is already showing. Forgive me fellow Cardinals fans, and know that I suffer along with you as my $52 roto dollars remain a loss thus far.