SB Nation User Blog: snowyman28

Just a thought...Garret Anderson?

snowyman28 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:53 -0000

One name that I haven't seen mentioned much in the free agent bonanza that is the off season is Garret Anderson. I've seen Raul Ibanez mentioned more and I couldn't help but think that is a horrible idea--he can't play defense in a stadium that isn't affected by the weather as much as Wrigley, can you imagine him trying to run down a fly ball being driven different directions by the wind? Anderson has a better glove and his power numbers seem to be similar--for a more detailed comparison, see baseball-reference.com--but Anderson's career numbers .296/.327/.469 compare favorably with Ibanez's .286/.346/.472. Both are the same age--Ibanez is actually 28 days older, and both fit the "left handed hitter with pop" image. Anderson also has extensive post season experience -- just don't look at those numbers, they are a little frightening. Thoughts?

Houston journalism

snowyman28 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:35:15 -0000

Houston journalism

I actually put this in a threaded discussion, but its kinda buried and I thought it deserved to see the light of day. It is one of the least professional blog posts I think I have ever seen and does nothing but incites readers. I would also note that this seems to dovetail quite nicely with Shanghai's post earlier about mocking other teams.

Brewers Fans

snowyman28 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:45:16 -0000

Brewers Fans

I'm pretty sure this falls firmly in the realm of sarcasm, but it is a good thing for us to remember too. Its always good to lean back, take a deep breath, and laugh at ourselves every now and again. If this isn't sarcasm on their part, they need to see how we live year to year so they too can learn the zen of the penant race.

So cool

snowyman28 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:47:20 -0000

So cool

I wish just once I could see Lou do this, maybe in the black hole they call a stadium in Miami for inciting problems.

Fallout from last night's Basebrawl

snowyman28 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:40:33 -0000

CNNSI reports that Chiefs "pitcher"--and I use the term loosely--Julio Castillo was arrested last night in Dayton on felonious assualt charges. The link is here:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/25/pitcher.arrested.ap/index.html

Other related charges proferred against Castillo were impersonating a professional pitcher and decent human being--both misdemeanors in Ohio. I would agree that what that boy needs right now is a good lawyer and a welcoming family back wherever he came from

Rumors are like chain letters

snowyman28 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:35:17 -0000

Everyone every now and again passes one along. So, here's mine. The folks over at the Blue Jays site--Bluebird Banter--seem to think the Jays could be sellers at the deadline for another bat(s). They are thinking A.J Burnett could be sent packing. Evidently, according to Peter Gammons (I'm too lazy right now to look up his quote and/or the link to it), our Cubs could be a landing place for for him. My question is, would you prefer him at the back end of the rotation rather than Marquis? I know he's not the best out there (read C.C Sabathia) but could be had for much less and could be solid in moving back to the National League. Here's the link to Bluebird Banter where I picked this up. Have at it all.

http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2008/6/7/547817/aj-burnett

For hardcore fans--of baseball, geeze

snowyman28 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:03:44 -0000

For all true baseball fans, the Alaska Baseball League is something that must be experienced at least once in life. I was stationed in Alaska for 3 years and, regretably, only made it to the Midnight Sun game once. There is something a little surreal but almost religious about sitting and watching a baseball game at 2:00 am without lights in the great outdoors. The story on CNN is a pretty good snapshot of life in the league and the stars that have passed through it.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/more/06/03/alaska.pipeline/

The difference between winning and losing

snowyman28 — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:01:02 -0000

This is the difference between winning--Cubs baseball--and losing--Royals baseball. I had no idea that Trey Hillman was a Dusty Baker disciple. This is a truly terrible stat and one that, not too long ago, would have been painfully familiar.

http://www.royalsreview.com/2008/5/29/542203/love-that-treyball-147-str

I now have to meet the word limit. Just ignore everything below the link this is just filler. I think I now have enough. Everyone have a great day.

All Star Voting Updates

snowyman28 — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:43:20 -0000

Here is the link to MLB.com's ballot updates for the National League. Its nice to see that the hard work of our favorite players is finally being noticed nationally--either that or the collective voting powers of all Cubs fans multiplied by 25 ballots a piece is finally starting to have an effect. I'd like to believe its not just us voting for our favorite players.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080528&content_id=2786521&vkey=allstar2008&fext=.jsp#ballotResults

Great story

snowyman28 — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:32:17 -0000

This was in yesterday's Kansas City Star. The story includes some information about the Red Baron I hadn't heard before, in particular the bit about the lifetime contract offer he received from the Royals. We should all be directing our thoughts and prayers to one of the truely class acts in baseball. I wish I could get to meet him, living this close, it would be great for this Cubs fan--a real treat and honor.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/634747.html