SB Nation User Blog: rolub

Meloan dealt to Rays

rolub — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:40 -0000

Meloan dealt to Rays

wha, wha, whuhhhhhhh!?

Aubrey Huff would probably get along with David Dellucci

rolub — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:29:06 -0000

Aubrey Huff would probably get along with David Dellucci

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing someone backflip around the bases once in a while.

6th round pick Don Carey's family...

rolub — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:54:08 -0000

6th round pick Don Carey's family...

is unlikely to be wearing brown and orange in the player's family section should he make the team. From the article:

Point 5: Norfolk State cornerback Don Carey wins the award for the funniest NFL draft story of 2009.

The 5-foot-11, 192-pound defensive back worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers twice and had an official visit with the team. He also had visits with the Dolphins and the Seahawks, and their interest seemed sincere, but the Steelers were so impressed by Carey that they had returned for a second workout just a few days prior to the draft.

Everyone on his father's side of the family is from Pittsburgh, and the anticipation that a member of their family would be wearing the black and gold continued to build. Close to 60 family members showed up for the family's draft weekend gathering, many of them waiving their Terrible Towels, proudly wearing Steelers team jerseys and hats that they've worn for years.

In the beginning moments of the sixth round, the phone rang. The anticipation built to a feverish pitch as Carey learned that he's been drafted ... by the Cleveland Browns, a divisional arch-rival.

So how did his family react?

"They told me, we hope you have a good game, but that you lose — and don't hurt nobody," Carey said with a laugh.

Carey captured the moment well in a message that he sent out through Twitter shortly after our talk.

"Terrible towel $15. Polamalu jersey $65. Season tickets $3,000. The look on his face when his son gets drafted by the Browns ... Priceless!!!"

Atom Miller to undergo career-threatening surgery

rolub — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:20:03 -0000

Atom Miller to undergo career-threatening surgery

This has been suggested and hinted at in the past, but now Lonnie Soloff says it's going down Tuesday.

Sad to think that his career could be over before we ever really knew what he was. Hoping it goes well.

Say "No" to Utz Potato Chips!

rolub — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:21:32 -0000

Say "No" to Utz Potato Chips!

Taking pictures with a Canon Powershot? Toss it and buy a Nikon.

Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in you freezer? Dump it for some Edy's (and seriously... does the word "Turkey" make you think tasty ice cream?)

Plan on ending your bachelorhood with a big purchase at Zales? Go to Alvin's and pray for rain.

Other than those three reasons, don't support the Evil Empire's official sponsors..

He looked good enough to be in the big leagues to me... If they need a corner outfielder, I...

rolub — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:35:18 -0000

He looked good enough to be in the big leagues to me... If they need a corner outfielder, I wouldn't feel uncomfortable at all starting him in the big leagues—he should be one of their first call-ups unless they decide to work his service clock.

says some scout quoted on BP's recent Future Shock article on Matt LaPorta.

Keith Woolner Chat at BP

rolub — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:31:26 -0000

Keith Woolner Chat at BP

Tried to post this as a chat, but royally screwed it up and reposted here as s link.

I think this is free content, but if not, it's a headsup to the other subscribers.

Which of you Chicago-area lawyers submitted this?

Anonymous 2L (Chicago): Any place in the Indians organization for someone with (or eventually with) a law degree?

Keith Woolner: This isn't so much a direct response to the question, but I have been astonished at the volume and quality of resumes that come in unsolicited to a major league front office. In fact, my first day of work in Cleveland I had two letters from prospective interns waiting for me. There are tons of lawyers, physicists, grad students from elite universities, and Wall Street quants (especially lately) that are willing to work in baseball for peanuts. It's very hard to be noticed in such a torrent. The odds are against you, but if you want to go this route, do something that sets yourself apart from the 15 covers letters that all express how much they love baseball and their dream is to work for a team. Demonstrate your value and your uniqueness.

Cleveland Browns sign Robert Royal, reports Robert Royal

rolub — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:01:36 -0000

Cleveland Browns sign Robert Royal, reports Robert Royal

via MKC of the PD:

Bills free agent tight end Robert Royal told the Plain Dealer Wednesday night that he had signed a contract with the Browns earlier in the afternoon and overnighted it to the team.

"Everything should be official by (Thursday)," Royal said. "I'm definitely excited to be a member of the Cleveland Browns and start a new chapter in my life."

Royal, 30, is an eight-year pro and three-year veteran of the Bills. At 6-4, 255, he's known more for his blocking, but is also a good receiver. He caught 33 passes for 351 yards with one touchdown last season. Overall, he caught 81 passes with seven TDs with the Bills.

Bodden to be released

rolub — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:14:22 -0000

Bodden to be released

via Football Outsiders

"This means that when all is said and done, Matt Millen essentially traded Shaun Rogers for Andre Fluellen."

Granted the other party in negotiations was Millen, but has Savage really received the credit due for how this deal turned out over the first year? Of course not.

'The Stillers' by Joe Posnanski

rolub — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:47:15 -0000

The Stillers

I enjoyed his blog post about the article and where it came from, moreso than the actual article in the KC Star itself.

My Fanpost needs to be at least 75 words long, but because it would be ignored if it was the appropriate Fanshot, I am breaking my long-standing adherence to the rules so that this may be read.

Is that 75 words yet? No, it's only 67. By now, I should be past the 75 word minimum.