MLB: Remember When…
Eric Engberg reminisces on some of the storylines from the beginning of this year and how things have changed since then. Do you remember when...
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chone Figgins, Cliff Lee, Colorado Rockies, David Ortiz, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Bay, Jason Heyward, Joba Chamberlain, Johan Santana, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Omar Minaya, Phil Hughes, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tim Lincecum, Todd Helton
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers
It has been a couple of weeks, but Eric Engberg is back with his latest update on the Cardinals and some more cheers and jeers from the bleachers.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Aaron Harang, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Andre Ethier, Andruw Jones, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Austin Jackson, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chipper Jones, Colby Rasmus, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Bard, David Freese, Derek Lowe, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Doug Davis, Edwin Jackson, Esmerling Vasquez, Evan Longoria, Francisco Liriano, Homer Bailey, Ian Kennedy, Jaime Garcia, Jair Jurrjens, Jake Peavy, James Shields, Jason Heyward, Javier Vazquez, Jeff Niemann, Joba Chamberlain, Johnathon Niese, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Justin Upton, Kelly Johnson, Kenshin Kawakami, Kyle Lohse, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Matt Capps, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Mike Pelfrey, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Oakland A's, Paul Konerko, Phil Hughes, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tim Hudson, Tim Lincecum, Tommy Hanson, Trevor Hoffman, Ubaldo Jiminiez, Washington Nationals
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From the Bleachers
With another week of the MLB season in the books Eric Engberg is back with an update on the Red Birds and another round of his cheers and jeers.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: A. J. Burnett, A. J. Pierzynski, Adam Dunn, Adam Wainwright, Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, Andy Pettite, Atlanta Braves, Austin Jackson, Baltimore Orioles, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Brendan Ryan, C. C. Sabathia, Carlos Lee, Carlos Silva, Casey McGehee, Chase Utley, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chris Carpenter, Cleveland Indians, Colby Rasmus, Cole Hamels, Colorado Rockies, David Freese, David Huff, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Dioner Navarro, Doug Davis, Dustin Pedroia, Florida Marlins, Francisco Liriano, Gavin Floyd, Houston Astros, Hunter Pence, Ivan Rodriguez, Jaime Garcia, Jason Heyward, Javier Vazquez, Jhonny Peralta, Joel Piniero, John Maine, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Jorge Cantu, Jose Guillen, Jose Reyes, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Livan Hernandez, Los Angeles Angels, Magglio Ordonez, Marco Scutaro, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Matt Capps, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nelson Cruz, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Prince Fielder, Rich Harden, Robinson Cano, Roy Halladay, Ryan Braun, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Howard, Ryan Ludwick, San Francisco Giants, Scott Podsednik, Shane Victorino, Shin-Soo Choo, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Ty Wigginton, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vernon Wells, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina
MLB: Cheers and Jeers From The Bleachers
With one week of the freshly minted baseball season in the books Eric Engberg is here to give his thoughts on the Cards, Red Sox, Mariners, and early season surprises, duds, and more.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adam Wainwright, Adrian Beltre, Albert Pujols, Alex Gonzalez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Barry Zito, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, Carlos Lee, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chone Figgins, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Cliff Lee, Colby Rasmus, David Freese, David Ortiz, Doug Fister, Dustin Pedroia, Geoff Blum, Houston Astros, Hunter Pence, Ian Snell, Ichiro, J. D. Drew, Jaime Garcia, Jake Peavy, Jason Frasor, Jason Vargas, Javier Vazquez, Jon Lester, Jon Rauch, Jose Lopez, Josh Beckett, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Gregg, Mark Teixeira, Matt Garza, Matt Holliday, Mike Gonzalez, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Raul Ibanez, Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Ryan Ludwick, Ryan Madson, Ryan Rowland-Smith, San Francisco Giants, Scott Rolen, Seattle Mariners, Shanve Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
MLB: Mets Deal for Gary Matthews, Jr.
Just days after Carlos Beltran revealed to the Mets that he had arthroscopic knee surgery and may not be ready by opening day the team went out and acquired Gary Matthews, Jr. from the Los Angeles Angels for relief pitcher Brian Stokes.
Categories: Baseball, Sports, Trades Tags: Baseball, Brian Stokes, Gary Matthews, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, New York Mets
MLB: Jason Bay Signs With the Mets
The "Baywatch" saga has come to an end in New York as Jason Bay has agree to a guaranteed four year contract worth a reported $66 million that has a vesting option for a fifth year.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Ben Sheets, Erik Bedard, Hot Stove League, Jason Bay, Joel Piniero, MLB, New York Mets
MLB: Mets the Only Team Bidding on Jason Bay?
At one time it was believed that the Red Sox, Angels, Mariners, Mets, and potentially the Cardinals all had an interest in free agent left fielder Jason Bay. Now it appears the number of teams seriously pursuing Bay is down to just the Mets.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Hot Stove League, Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Are the Cards the Only Team Negotiating With Matt Holliday?
Matt Holliday is widely considered the top available free agent this winter yet we have heard very little about teams negotiating with Holliday's agent Scott Boras. Is it because of Boras' outlandish claims that Holliday deserves a contract on par with what Mark Teixeira got from the Yankees last year, or, is it because the big market teams like the Yankees and Red Sox are not in the market for a player of Holliday's ilk this winter?
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Hot Stove League, Los Angeles Angels, Matt Holliday, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Johnny Damon Sets Asking Price
It is becoming increasingly apparent that Johnny Damon will not be a member of the New York Yankees next season. It is being reported that Damon is looking for a salary comparable to the $13 million he received this past season from the Yankees.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Johnny Damon, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees
MLB: Mets Make Jason Bay an Offer
The Mets have reportedly offered Jason Bay a 4-year deal worth $65 million which is $5 million more than the Red Sox were offering. Bay has balked at taking the deal thus far and is still holding out for a 5-year deal.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners
MLB: What’s Cooking on the Hot Stove
Roy Halladay rumors continue to abound. There is a new player in mix on Jason Bay. With Rich Harden off the market interest in Ben Sheets is heating up. The John Lackey pursuit seems to be down to three teams. Who will man third base for the Red Sox next season?
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Adrian Beltre, Austin Jackson, B. J. Upton, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Dan Uggla, Dominic Brown, Erick Aybar, Hot Stove League, Ian Kennedy, J. A. Happ, Jason Bay, Joba Chamberlain, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels, Mark DeRosa, Michael Taylor, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Peter Bourjos, Phil Hughes, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
MLB: Changes Are Coming in Detroit This Winter
With the economy bottoming out in Detroit and no light at the end of the tunnel in terms of a turn around in the Detroit area the Tigers are destined to be a completely different looking team come next season. The team has already decided that free agents Aubrey Huff and Jarrod Washburn likely will not figure into the plans for next year and trade winds have been swirling around Detroit in relation to other players on the roster.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Aubry Huff, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Lyon, Brandon Morrow, Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Fernando Rodney, Hot Stove League, Jarrod Washburn, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Cabrera, MLB, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Seattle Mariners, Shawn Kelley, St. Louis Cardinals, Starlin Castro
MLB: Adrian Gonzalez on the Move?
After Matt Holliday the next biggest star drawing the most speculation in regards to what team he will be suiting up for next spring is San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez' likeness was left out of initial mailings to season ticket holders leading to speculation that a trade will come sooner rather than later.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Adrian Gonzalez, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Hot Stove League, Jason Bay, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Matt Holliday, Mike Lowell, MLB, New York Mets, Paul Konerko, San Diego Padres
MLB: Mets Will Not Pursue Holliday or Bay
Take the New York Mets off the list of potential suitors for Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. Adam Rubin for the New York Daily News is reporting that a team insider informed him the asking price for either left fielder is expected to be too high for the Mets to consider making a serious offer.
Categories: Baseball, Hot Stove League, Sports Tags: Baseball, Carlos Delgado, Daniel Murphy, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron, MLB, New York Mets, Rick Ankiel
MLB: National League Cy Young Race
As we head towards the end of August the National League Cy Young race is in full swing. Past winners Chris Carpenter, Tim Lincecum, and Johan Santana are in the mix as well as newcomers to the scene Adam Wainwright, Matt Cain, and Josh Johnson. The Pickle is here to breakdown the contenders and give you the skinny on who the front runners are.
Categories: Baseball, Sports Tags: Adam Wainwright, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Candidates, Chris Carpenter, Contenders, Cy Young Award, Dan Haren, Florida Marlins, Javier Vasquez, Johan Santana, Josh Johnson, Matt Cain, MLB, National League, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Lincecum
