• Haar Disciples bring in Outfielder, Pitcher for 2010 Season

    Updated: 2009-11-30 10:34:04
    The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Haar Disciples has signed their first players for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old outfielder Dominic Maric comes from the Mainz Athletics. He batted .158 (.200/.158) in eight games. He also made six appearances for the Bad Homburg Hornets in the 2nd Baseball-Bundesliga (.526/.640/.579). The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Simon Mantz went 3-8 [...]

  • Baseball Time in Arlington: A Texas Rangers Blog - Home - Monday ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 09:25:51
    Baseball Time in Arlington is in no way affiliated with, condoned or given any notice by the Texas Rangers baseball team; similarly, Baseball Time in Arlington is in no way associated with the Hicks Sports Group or any businesses ...

  • im looking for a specialty baltimore orioles hat i saw on a dj in ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 09:20:41
    it was black with a rainbow orioles bird logo, and i cant find it anywhere, any ideas? or was it probably a custom made one?

  • Atlanta Braves pitcher gets Tattooed at All or Nothing (Peter ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 09:20:05
    Peter Moylan stands next to his locker in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse, going over an inventory of tattoos running the length of.

  • FC Barcelona replaces Baez, Salazar with Martinez, Angulo

    Updated: 2009-11-30 08:28:18
    The Spanish Division de Honor club FC Barcelona is replacing two of its key players for the 2010 season. Starting pitcher Homer Baez (picture) and shortstop Juan Manuel Salazar leave the third-place finisher. Their spots on the roster will be taken by Delio Miguel Martinez and Oscar Angulo, who both will come from local rival [...]

  • AngelsWin.com Winter 2009 Interview with Abe Flores Part 1: System ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 07:23:01
    By David Saltzer—AngelsWin ColumnistAbe Flores is the Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Abe to discuss many of the players and teams throughout the ...

  • November 30 Sports Birthdays - 2009 Editon - Bo Jackson and more ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 07:01:09
    Teams: Chicago White Sox (8yrs), Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants (6yrs), Milwaukee Brewers (2008) Honors: 1998, 2000 All-Star selection. Ralph David “Dave” Engle Born: November 30, 1956, San Diego, California ...

  • BaseballGB » MLB 2009 season review – NL Central

    Updated: 2009-11-30 07:01:03
    MLB 2009 season review – NL Central. Submitted by Matt Smith on November 30, 2009 – 7:01 amNo Comment. MlbHlSq The National League Central has encouraged most of its members to think that they could compete for a postseason spot in ...

  • Tom Glavine Atlanta Braves – Release – Autographed 8×10 Photograph ...

    Updated: 2009-11-30 05:41:21
    The 8x10 is personally signed by Tom Glavine. Glavine- a pitcher for the New York Mets- is known.

  • My Birds Blog | Backyard Birds

    Updated: 2009-11-30 05:09:01
    Feeding Baltimore Orioles. This set up works for me. I suspect it would also work for you. The trick is to buy some wooden dowel rods and then use a drill the same size or a hair larger and drill a few holes at an angle, like this, ...

  • Mack's Mets: The Recontruction of the New York Mets - Part Two

    Updated: 2009-11-30 05:07:01
    The Re-Construction Of The New York Mets – Part Two Cement The Foundation: We talked yesterday about the “big five” current on the team: David Wright, Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, Francisco Rodriquez, and Johan Santana. ...

  • Masse Hired By Mariners As Scout « Mike Ashmore's Thunder Thoughts

    Updated: 2009-11-30 05:00:35
    Masse Hired By Mariners As Scout. By thunderbaseball. Bill Masse, who led the Thunder to a 154-130 record over two seasons as the team's manager, has been named as a scout by the Seattle Mariners. The former Yankee farmhand skippered ...

  • Hot Stove Sunday Tonight @7pm

    Updated: 2009-11-29 22:59:22
    Join us for some holiday, or shall I say Halladay, leftovers in the latest edition of NYBD Hot Stove. Howard Megdal of SNY joins me over the course of the hour. We will also be joined by Matt Cerrone of Metsblog as well. Hear us talk about the Mets branding problems, why I think Kelly Shoppach could [...]

  • Mets Interested in Saito- I Prefer Calero

    Updated: 2009-11-29 18:49:51
    Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker relays a report saying Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. Saito is an interesting pick up provided he is low risk and signed to a heavy incentive deal. His strikeout rate has dropped by a third since his rookie year of 2006 and [...]

  • 2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Saarlouis Hornets

    Updated: 2009-11-29 16:44:05
    A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Saarlouis Hornets 2009 Record: 11-21 (including play downs) 2009 Ranking: 6th place in southern division of Baseball-Bundesliga. Runs Scored: 110 (in regular season) Runs Allowed: 155 (in [...]

  • Overview Transfers in Belgian Baseball

    Updated: 2009-11-29 14:19:53
    Last weekend the transfer window closed in the Flemish part of Belgian Baseball until players could announce, if they want to leave their club. Some already found a new team, while others don’t have to commit for a new one until another couple of weeks. The deadline for players of teams from the French part [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Jan Rehacek – GCL Twins

    Updated: 2009-11-29 14:07:49
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Jan Rehacek Birth date: 01/12/1986 in Czech Republic Throws/Bats: Left/Left Organization: Minnesota Twins Position: Pitcher 2009 Season: After signing in July, Jan Rehacek made his professional debut in the Gulf Coast League, appearing in four games. [...]

  • Baseball Needs Another Kenesaw Mountain Landis

    Updated: 2009-11-29 14:00:36
    You won’t hear any disappointment from this corner regarding Bud Selig stepping down after the 2012 season. I am not one to throw praise at the “owner’s commissioner” during this difficult period in baseball. To be fair Selig faced the ultimate work stoppage, steroids, the new media revolution, and an economic shift during his tenure. [...]

  • My Hall Of Fame Ballot

    Updated: 2009-11-29 11:00:20
    We are just a little over a month away from the announcement of the 2010 Hall of Fame inductees. Here are my thoughts, and how I would vote, on some of the candidates. Roberto Alomar – YES Something tells me he will get in on the first try, but it will be close. Not sure if it’s [...]

  • Groups, Schedule set for European Championship Cadets in Eindhoven, Netherlands

    Updated: 2009-11-29 10:21:42
    Besides announcing the schedule for the European Championships Seniors, which will be played in Germany at the end of July next summer, the Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) also released the draw for the European Championship Cadets. The tournament will be played in Eindhoven, Netherlands from July 19th to 24th. The [...]

  • What is in Store for Willets Point and the Mets…

    Updated: 2009-11-29 00:13:42
    According to an article in Friday’s Daily News, a Brooklyn judge tossed out a lawsuit against the city by property owners in Willets Point. “The city has no right to deny sewers and other essential services to a neighborhood so it can drive down property value and condemn it on the cheap,” said Michael Gerrard, the [...]

  • Davis Appears To Be Promising Off the Field

    Updated: 2009-11-28 20:00:22
    Kevin Kernan of the NY Post caught up with Ron Davis, father of Mets prospect Ike, this week. It’s natural to be excited about the power and defense Davis can bring to first base. According to Ron he believes his son can play 10-15 years in the big leagues. The Mets haven’t really developed a [...]

  • The “Higher Road” Less Travelled

    Updated: 2009-11-28 18:00:25
    The Tiger Woods story again put out the issues with mainstream media. This time it was the NY Post quoting TMZ in their article about Woods car crash. My question is why did TMZ get the scoop about the real reason behind the accident and the mainstream NY Post didn’t? This “tweet” by Neil Best [...]

  • 2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Bonn Capitals

    Updated: 2009-11-28 16:15:09
    A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Bonn Capitals 2009 Record: 11-21 (including play downs) 2009 Ranking: 6th Place in northern division of Baseball-Bundesliga. Runs Scored: 79 (in regular season) Runs Allowed: 189 (in [...]

  • Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach

    Updated: 2009-11-28 16:00:51
    Although I am not as negative about Bengie Molina as most he doesn’t excite me at this point in his career. The other free agent names such as Rod Barajas, Gregg Zaun, and Yorvit Torrealba all come with their own issues. The name Kelly Shoppach was brought up by Mike Newman on Twitter as well [...]

  • Halladay willing to play for Yanks

    Updated: 2009-11-28 15:42:25

  • Prospects in 2009 – Matej Hejma – GCL Twins

    Updated: 2009-11-28 13:47:14
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Matej Hejma Birth date: 05/04/1990 in Prague, Czech Republic Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Minnesota Twins Position: Outfield 2009 Season: The 19-year-old Matej Hejma made his debut in the Gulf Coast League for the Minnesota Twins affiliated and [...]

  • Greys: Filip Van Der Meiren, Gert Rosiers to retire

    Updated: 2009-11-28 13:10:25
    Two players of the Port of Antwerp Greys will not return for the 2010 season due to retirement. Second baseman Filip Van Der Meiren wants to focus on the Flanders Baseball Academy. He batted .259 (OBP .381/SLG .356) with 32 runs scored and 27 RBI in 2009, his 14th season in the Belgian First Division. [...]

  • God Retires

    Updated: 2009-11-28 13:00:15
    In 1951, America was involved in the Korean conflict, Hitchcock’s Strangers On A Train is in the theaters, Elvis Presley’s first Sun recordings were still 2 years away, and Bob Sheppard started his career as Yankee announcer. Already 40 years old when he began his Yankee announcing career that year, Sheppard’s “part-time job” would last until [...]

  • Josh Johnson Could Change Things Drastically

    Updated: 2009-11-28 11:00:18
    Give credit to NYBD contributor and owner of Seven Train to Shea Matt Pignataro . He has been saying all along that Josh Johnson would be made available by the frugal Florida ownership. Although the news today of the Marlins being “very willing” to trade Johnson this is another example of why they need a [...]

  • Groups, Schedule set for European Championship 21U in Brno, Czech Republic

    Updated: 2009-11-28 10:20:34
    Besides announcing the schedule for the European Championships Seniors, which will be played in Germany at the end of July next summer, the Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) also released the draw for the European Championship Under-21. The tournament will be held in Brno, Czech Republic from August 18th to August [...]

  • Rumor Mill: Lowe, Halladay, Bedard, Sheets, Lackey, Pen

    Updated: 2009-11-27 21:59:40
    We  spoke to our main Yankees source down in Tampa on Wednesday night, who told us the following: Atlanta contacted the Yankees to let them know that Derek Lowe is available to them. “They want to dump his salary, and Wren, (Braves’ GM Frank Wren), told “Cash” that he’s available.” As far as Roy Halladay is concerned, [...]

  • Banuelos Might Make You Forget Joba

    Updated: 2009-11-27 20:25:27
    I see many Yankees fans are up in arms about the possibility of Joba Chamberlain being traded. Just like in politics you have hard positions on both sides and many in the middle. During Chamberlain’s three years in the big leagues I have seen a very immature pitcher with a great arm have middling success. [...]

  • More on South Florida Baseball Failing

    Updated: 2009-11-27 18:00:18
    Mike Newman of Scouting the Sally joined me during the back half of Wednesday’s show to discuss some of the Mets and Yanks top prospects in the South Atlantic League. Today he provided interesting insight about my skepticism of South Florida baseball sustaining success. Keep in mind Mike is only talking about the Marlins. He [...]

  • Is Taking on Bradley for Castillo Worth It?

    Updated: 2009-11-27 16:30:36
    James Kannengieser of Amazin Avenue put together a comprehensive Mets offseason plan. James roster doesn’t include any of the big free agent names available this winter. The only qualms with the plan I have is at catcher with Greg Zaun, but that goes back to my preference for defense and game calling over offense behind [...]

  • Montero and Hughes/Joba for Halladay?

    Updated: 2009-11-27 16:07:25
    Via Jon Heyman at his twitter: ive heard halladay-shopping jays like jesus montero of #yanks (plus hughes/joba?) and casey kelly of #redsox (plus buchholz?) If the Blue Jays asking price for Roy Halladay is Jesus Montero and either Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain I think the Yankees need to make this deal. As was talked about on Wednesday’s [...]

  • 2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Gauting Indians

    Updated: 2009-11-27 16:04:23
    A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Gauting Indians 2009 Record: 9-23 (including play downs) 2009 Ranking: 7th place in southern division of the Baseball-Bundesliga. Reinforced with a bunch of Baseball-Bundesliga players [...]

  • Juny Gressman, Philip van Woensel leave Namur Angels

    Updated: 2009-11-27 13:05:32
    Juny Gressman and Philip van Woensel will leave the Belgian First Division club Namur Angels. Gressman is 41-year-old Dutch Antillean outfielder/designated hitter, who is looking to play for a club in the Antwerp area. He played the last six years in Namur and batted .448 (OBP .471/SLG .517) with eight RBI in 29 at-bats in [...]

  • ISG’s 2009-10 European Baseball Coaches’ Clinics off to great Start

    Updated: 2009-11-27 07:05:01
    Press Release International Sports Group, www.isgbaseball.com 6th Annual EBCA Convention November 20-22, 2009 Brussels, Belgium ISG’s 2009-10 European Baseball Coaches’ Clinic schedule got off to a great start with the 6th European Baseball Coaches Association’s convention. Over 110 coaches from 11 different countries attended this year’s clinic. An outstanding clinic team presented a weekend full of valuable information and ideas [...]

  • Rick van den Hurk with solid 2nd Start in Puerto Rico

    Updated: 2009-11-27 04:21:40
    Rick van den Hurk had another decent outing in his second start in the Puerto Rican Winter League. Already on Monday the Eindhoven-born right-hander of the Florida Marlins allowed seven hits, two runs and a walk in six innings for Gigantes de Carolina. He struck out three and was handed another no-decision. Carolina won 5-4 [...]

  • 2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Pulheim Gophers

    Updated: 2009-11-26 19:01:06
    A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga. Pulheim Gophers 2009 Record: 9-23 (including play downs) 2009 Rankings: 7th place in northern division of the Baseball-Bundesliga. They defeated the Berlin Sluggers in three [...]

  • Merchtem Cats sign Ethan Guevin

    Updated: 2009-11-26 18:25:38
    The Belgian First Division club Merchtem Cats has signed the American pitcher Ethan Guevin. He comes to Europe after attending Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. The NCAA Division III School has an athletic program, which dates back to 1887. Guevin had a 4-5 record with an ERA of 3.18 during the 2009 season. He struck out [...]

  • Kelly Ramos to stay with Montepaschi Grosseto

    Updated: 2009-11-26 17:05:33
    The official announcement wasn’t made yet, but according to Baseball.it Kelly Ramos will return to Grosseto for the 2010 campaign in the Italian Baseball League. The Dominican catcher is the second foreign player besides starting pitcher Juan Figueroa, which will be confirmed by Montepaschi. The third open spot could go to a corner infielder in [...]

  • Shelley Duncan released by Yanks

    Updated: 2009-11-26 14:12:11

  • IBAF releases Information on Congress in Lausanne in December

    Updated: 2009-11-26 11:40:53
    Ten days before the start of the congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) has released detailed information about the gathering at the Centre de Congress et d’Expositions Beaulieu. The IBAF Congress will start on Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5th with continental meetings and a meeting of the executive committee. On Sunday, [...]

  • Claxton Shield in Australia starts with European Flavor

    Updated: 2009-11-25 19:19:50
    Before the MLB-sponsored Australian Baseball League is going to start in October 2010, the Claxton Shield remains the most important league in Australian Baseball. Five teams, the New South Wales Patriots, Queensland Rams, Perth HEAT, South Australia and Victoria Aces, compete for the trophy since November 6th. It is the 70th year of this competition, [...]

  • International Softball Federation publishes Rule Changes

    Updated: 2009-11-25 07:27:16
    During the ISF Congress in Venezuela a few weeks ago, the International Softball Federation also announced modification of the playing rules. The changes will be incorporated into the ISF’s 2010-2013 playing rules. The ISF now has published them on www.isfsoftball.org. Rule Changes (PDF-File)

  • Vilnius wins Z-Cup Indoor Tournament in Brno, Czech Republic

    Updated: 2009-11-25 06:23:08
    by Michal Hanus Last weekend Brno was the capital of European youth baseball, as the baseball club Hrosi Brno organized the biggest European indoor baseball tournament, the 10th annual Z-Cup. The Tournament is organized for juveniles players and 24 teams from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Lithuania arrived at Pavilon Z in Brno Trade Fair facility. Fiftyeight [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Jakub Sladek – GCL Phillies

    Updated: 2009-11-25 00:13:52
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Jakub Sladek Birth date: 02/17/1990 in Prague, Czech Republic Throws/Bats: Right/Left Organization: Philadelphia Phillies Position: First Base 2009 Season: Jakub Sladek made his professional debut this summer in the Gulf Coast League. He had three hits, [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz

    Updated: 2009-11-24 15:02:14
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz 2009 Record: 34-2 2009 Ranking: 1st Place in Division de Honor. The MARLINS won the [...]

  • Parma planning 2010 Season

    Updated: 2009-11-24 13:35:37
    With the new make-up of the Italian Baseball Leagues, seven clubs from the Parma area met to discuss the 2010 future. Besides the IBL1 club Cariparma, also on hand were Collecchio, Colorno, Crocetta, Parma Junior, Oltretorrente and Sala Baganza. According to Baseball.it in addition to some administrative decisions, they selected Parma Junior to compete in [...]

  • Fantasy Football Notes - Monday

    Updated: 2009-11-24 04:48:21
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Reggie Bush Will Not Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay Nov 23 2009 Fantasy Football Notes Monday Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football tags : Alex Smith Bruce Gradkowski Calvin Johnson JaMarcus Russell Matthew Stafford Michael Crabtree Reggie Bush I wanted to share a few links with all of you . Enjoy Damage Control is an article I write every Monday morning over at FanHouse It takes a look at injuries from the previous weekend that could have fantasy football . impact I also write a daily column at FanHouse called Fantasy Football Cut-N-Go It’s a link dump as well and today I spoke about the rash of quarterback injuries , Alex Smith wanting to kill Michael Crabtree s fantasy value , Bruce Gradkowski s ability to gel with his receivers like JaMarcus Russell

  • Teaser to new Baseball Movie „Calvin Marshall“

    Updated: 2009-11-24 00:24:43
    It is the teaser to a new Baseball movie directed and written by Gary Lundgren, called “Calvin Marshall – A Hit Comedy about Losing”. It follows Calvin’s misguided dream to play college baseball and the people in his life who want him to succeed. Starring are Steve Zahn, Alex Frost and Michelle Limbardo among others. [...]

  • Granderson, Zimmerman Among ‘All Stars Helping Kids’ Winners For 2010 Jefferson Awards For Public Service

    Updated: 2009-11-23 22:55:05
    Press Release International Baseball Federation, www.ibaf.org Tigers outfielder and Nationals third baseman Join World Champions Venus Williams and Lauryn Williams, NBA All-Stars Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki, NFL star Justin Tuck on “Dream Team For Public Service” SAN FRANCISCO (November 23, 2009) – Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson and Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman are among [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – CB Sant Boi

    Updated: 2009-11-23 15:47:09
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. CB Sant Boi 2009 Record: 23-13 2009 Ranking: 2nd place in Division de Honor. The FC BARCELONA actually had [...]

  • EBCA Convention Day 3 – a Blog by John Miller

    Updated: 2009-11-23 10:10:11
    The annual convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association takes place in Brussels, Belgium this weekend. John Miller, who you might know from Old World Pastime, is on hand and blogs about it for Mister-Baseball. PRACTICE I skipped the gym clinic in the morning to run the Kangaroos kids practice. I was disappointed to miss Mike Lane’s [...]

  • Van Mil, Jansen added to 40-Man Rosters

    Updated: 2009-11-23 10:04:51
    Until the end of last week, MLB organizations had to file the reserve lists for all Major and Minor League levels and two players from the Dutch national team were added to the 40-man rosters and with that got an invitation to the big league spring training next year. The Minnesota Twins added Loek van [...]

  • Format, Schedule known for 2010 European Championship

    Updated: 2009-11-23 00:33:00
    The Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) has announced the format and the schedule for the European Championship next summer in Stuttgart, Heidenheim and Neuenburg, Germany from July 23rd to August 1st. A total of twelve teams are qualified for the tournament, including favorite and title defender Netherlands. The format will be similar [...]

  • EBCA Convention Day 2 – a Blog by John Miller

    Updated: 2009-11-22 21:59:36
    The annual convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association takes place in Brussels, Belgium this weekend. John Miller, who you might know from Old World Pastime, is on hand and blogs about it for Mister-Baseball. UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTION Saturday is the core of the convention, when the bulk of the learning happens. It’s also when the eyes glaze [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Tom Stuifbergen – Fort Myers Miracle

    Updated: 2009-11-22 19:00:08
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Tom Stuifbergen Birth date: 09/26/1988 in Breda, Netherlands Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Minnesota Twins Position: Pitcher 2009 Season: Before starting into his second professional year after 2007 (missed 2008 due to an injury) Tom Stuifbergen pitched four [...]

  • Cuban pitcher on Yanks radar

    Updated: 2009-11-22 16:02:25

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – FC Barcelona

    Updated: 2009-11-22 15:39:22
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. FC Barcelona 2009 Record: 30-6 2009 Ranking: 3rd in Division de Honor. Despite having the superior record in comparison [...]

  • Australian Mitchell Graham joins Almere Magpies

    Updated: 2009-11-22 07:59:22
    The promoted Dutch Hoofdklasse club ALMERE MAGPIES has signed the Australian infielder Mitchell Graham. They announced the acquisition on their website. The 23-year-old joins the American infielder Michael Parker as the second foreign newcomer on the roster for the 2010 season. Graham signed with the Philadelphia Phillies organization in 2003. One year later he made his [...]

  • Reggie Bush Will Not Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay

    Updated: 2009-11-21 18:59:12
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Welcome Chris Jennings to the Browns Running Back Mix Fantasy Football Notes Monday Nov 21 2009 Reggie Bush Will Not Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football tags : Pierre Thomas Reggie Bush Reggie Bush has seen his role increase over the past week , but that extra work may have taken a toll on his surgically repaired knee . According to Brett Martel of the Associated Press the running back will not join the team in Tampa increasing the fantasy value of Pierre Thomas this . Sunday Running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for Sunday’s game against Tampa . Bay Bush missed practice this week with swelling in his left knee , the same knee on which he had surgery last

  • Prospects in 2009 – Kai Gronauer – Savannah Sand Gnats

    Updated: 2009-11-21 18:58:15
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Kai Gronauer Birth date: 11/28/1986 in Solingen, Germany Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: New York Mets Position: Catcher 2009 Season: Kai Gronauer started his second year in the US with the Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – San Inazio Bilbao

    Updated: 2009-11-21 15:36:23
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. San Inazio Bilbao 2009 Record: 19-17 2009 Ranking: 4th Place in Division de Honor. They finished fourth in the [...]

  • EBCA Convention Day 1 – a Blog by John Miller

    Updated: 2009-11-21 15:09:26
    The annual convention of the European Baseball Coaches Association takes place in Brussels, Belgium this weekend. John Miller, who you might know from Old World Pastime, is on hand and blogs about it for Mister-Baseball. BRUSSELS Once again, there is no better winter baseball event on the Old World scene than the annual European Baseball Coaches Association’s [...]

  • Manager, first Players confirmed for Fortitudo Bologna

    Updated: 2009-11-21 07:57:51
    One week after electing a new board of directors, FORTITUDO BOLOGNA now looks to build a team for the 2010 Italian Baseball League season, which can defend its title. New president Stefano Michelini had a positive meeting with manager Marco Nanni and an agreement for an extension should be in place. Meanwhile general manager Christian [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Kalian Sams – Everett Aqua Sox

    Updated: 2009-11-20 18:56:10
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Kalian Sams Birth date: 08/25/1986 in The Hague, Netherlands Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Seattle Mariners Position: Outfield 2009 Season: In his third professional season Kalian Sams split time between the Midwest League and the Northwest League. He [...]

  • Welcome Chris Jennings to the Browns Running Back Mix

    Updated: 2009-11-20 17:31:49
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Jerricho Cotchery Will Return Punts in Week 11 Reggie Bush Will Not Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay Nov 20 2009 Welcome Chris Jennings to the Browns Running Back Mix Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football tags : Chris Jennings Jamal Lewis Jerome Harrison Tony Grossi of The Plain Dealer says that Jerome Harrison and Jamal Lewis may start losing carries to Chris Jennings in the Cleveland Browns’ . backfield Next step in the de-evolution of the Browns’ offense : More Chris Jennings at running back and less Jamal Lewis and Jerome . Harrison We saw Jennings , an undrafted free agent signed in August from the CFL Montreal Alouettes , take precious carries away from Lewis on Monday night against the Baltimore . Ravens We wanted to take a look at Chris because I

  • Jerricho Cotchery Will Return Punts in Week 11

    Updated: 2009-11-20 16:38:17
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injuries Welcome Chris Jennings to the Browns Running Back Mix Nov 20 2009 Jerricho Cotchery Will Return Punts in Week 11 Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football tags : Jerricho Cotchery Thank you for visiting Crooked Pitch While you're here you'll find tons of valuable fantasy baseball information to help you win your fantasy baseball league . If you're new here , or haven't done so yet , you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed You can also follow Crooked Pitch on Twitter crookedpitch Thanks for visiting If you play in a fantasy football league that rewards return yardage , Jerricho Cotchery just got a little more valuable . Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News says that Cotchery will return punts this Sunday when

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – Baseball Navarra

    Updated: 2009-11-20 15:40:39
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. Baseball Navarra 2009 Record: 18-18 2009 Ranking: 5th Place in Division de Honor Runs Scored: 142 Runs Allowed: 180 Best Batter: Hector [...]

  • 12,000 World Series Pictures packed into a 3-minute Master Piece

    Updated: 2009-11-20 08:31:00
    World Series Time-Lapse by Robert Caplin from Robert Caplin on Vimeo. Robert Caplin photographed the action at and around game six of the 2009 World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies and produced out of 12,000 pictures this fantastic clip. h/t NY Times Lens

  • New Players for Montepaschi Grosseto, Coaching Staff completed

    Updated: 2009-11-20 07:34:14
    The offseason in the Italian Baseball League is about to heat up. MONTEPASCHI GROSSETO announced a few decisions this week. New manager Ruggero Bagialemani returned from Cuba and completed his coaching staff with Humberto Casamayor and Antonio Acea, who will join Paolo Minozzi (bench coach), Alessandro Cipriani and Emiliano Ginanneschi (pitching coach). The first player transfers [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Spanish Division de Honor – CB Viladecans

    Updated: 2009-11-19 16:34:29
    During the “slow” winter months we’re going to take a look back at the 2009 season in the European Leagues. We’ve started with the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the Italian Baseball League. The Spanish Division de Honor is next up. CB Viladecans 2009 Record: 16-20 2009 Ranking: 6th Place in Division de Honor. CB VILADECANS was ranked ahead of [...]

  • Rick van den Hurk plays Winter Ball in Puerto Rico

    Updated: 2009-11-19 13:18:28
    Rick van den Hurk of the Florida Marlins is pitching in the Puerto Rican Winter League in the next couple of weeks. The right-hander tries to make up some innings he missed during the first half of the year due to an elbow injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic in March. Van den Hurk [...]

  • Josh Chetwynd talks about Mister-Baseball’s European Top 50

    Updated: 2009-11-19 09:59:29
    Last week we published the newest edition of Mister-Baseball’s European Top 50 Club Rankings. Josh Chetwynd, the editor of the rankings, was so kind to answer a few questions about them. He did the Rankings for the third year in a row and also devised the used formula. Mister-Baseball: What are the main difficulties with the [...]

  • ESPN on Joe Cook and Baseball in Cambodia

    Updated: 2009-11-18 22:56:27
    Patrick Hruby wrote an extensive article on Joe Cook and Baseball in Cambodia for ESPN Outside the Lines. Check it out. It is worth the read. An excerpt: I thought this would be a feel-good story. Of course, that was before I shook hands with a dead man. Before two heartsick peasants begged me to find their [...]

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    Updated: 2009-11-14 13:20:35

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    Updated: 2009-11-13 12:32:41

  • Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injuries

    Updated: 2009-11-12 18:00:16
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Will Kolby Smith Rise to Starting RB in Kansas City Jerricho Cotchery Will Return Punts in Week 11 Nov 12 2009 Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injuries Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football Thank you for visiting Crooked Pitch While you're here you'll find tons of valuable fantasy baseball information to help you win your fantasy baseball league . If you're new here , or haven't done so yet , you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed You can also follow Crooked Pitch on Twitter crookedpitch Thanks for visiting Just wanted to share a few links and such to some FanHouse articles that will help you set your lineups for fantasy football Week 10. Rankings Week 10 QB RB WR TE Defense K Also , here are some injuries to keep an eye on This entry was posted

  • Will Kolby Smith Rise to Starting RB in Kansas City?

    Updated: 2009-11-12 16:04:01
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Fantasy Football Notes Tuesday November 10 Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injuries Nov 12 2009 Will Kolby Smith Rise to Starting RB in Kansas City Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football tags : Kansas City Chiefs Kolby Smith Todd Haley Thank you for visiting Crooked Pitch While you're here you'll find tons of valuable fantasy baseball information to help you win your fantasy baseball league . If you're new here , or haven't done so yet , you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed You can also follow Crooked Pitch on Twitter crookedpitch Thanks for visiting In a Q A with Chiefs head coach Todd Haley , Kolby Smith is brought up as a potential starting running back Q : Is Kolby Smith come along to a point where he can be the starter HALEY : He’s got

  • Yanks still interested in Doc Halladay

    Updated: 2009-11-12 12:38:51

  • Jeter and Teixeira are golden

    Updated: 2009-11-11 12:43:58

  • Fantasy Football Notes - Tuesday November 10

    Updated: 2009-11-10 20:21:21
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Carlos Marmol’s Walk Rate Still Needs Improvement Will Kolby Smith Rise to Starting RB in Kansas City Nov 10 2009 Fantasy Football Notes Tuesday November 10 Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Football Thank you for visiting Crooked Pitch While you're here you'll find tons of valuable fantasy baseball information to help you win your fantasy baseball league . If you're new here , or haven't done so yet , you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed You can also follow Crooked Pitch on Twitter crookedpitch Thanks for visiting I just wanted to take some time and make everyone aware of a few fantasy football notes from around the . interwebs Over at FanHouse I wrote a column called Damage Control this morning about injuries sustained on the field in Week 9. Pay

  • Who will return for 2010?

    Updated: 2009-11-10 12:24:29

  • 2009 Final Standings Mister-Baseball European Top 50

    Updated: 2009-11-09 10:46:57
    by Josh Chetwynd After two seasons of Dutch domination at the top of the tables, the third annual Mister-Baseball European Top 50 has a new country taking the top spot: Italy. Fortitudo Bologna rode a combination of an Italian Baseball League championship, a co-European Cup crown and a silver medal performance in the Europe’s Final Four [...]

  • Yankees focusing on no. 28

    Updated: 2009-11-07 15:06:57

  • Everybody loves a parade

    Updated: 2009-11-06 12:29:14

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