Crickets. Nothing is really going on. After last week’s flurry of activity, it is all quiet on the Free Agent/Trade front. I think it is safe to assume that the Bay/Holliday sweepstakes will not be over until sometime in January. There may be minor free agent signings over the next couple of days, but nothing [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Adam Kennedy, Atlanta Braves, Ben Sheets, Brett Myers, Doug Davis, Hank Blalock, Jason Bay, Jayson Werth, Jeff Weaver, Kelly Johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark DeRose, matt holliday, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Octavio Dotel, Orlando Hudson, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Scott Podesednik, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Xavier Nady
I never knew why it was called the Hot Stove, and I suppose in the age of Google and Wikipedia, I could easily find the answer to that question. Ultimately, it does not matter so I will simply continue on in blissful ignorance. Sports has become a 24 hour a day, 365 investment. [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Adam Kennedy, Adam LaRoche, Andy Pettite, Atlanta Braves, Austin Kearns, Ben Sheets, Benny Agbayani, Billy Wagner, Bobby Howry, Brad Lidge, Brett Myers, Brian McCann, Bruce Chen, Carl Pavano, Chipper Jones, Cole Hamels, Dan Uggla, Darryl Hamilton, Derek Lowe, Eddie Guardado, Edwin Jackson, Eric Bedard, Fernando Rodney, Florida Marlins, Hank Blalock, Hideki Matsui, J.A. Happ, Jarrod Washburn, Jason Bay, Jason Kendall, Jason Marquis, Javier Vazquez, Jayson Werth, Joe Blanton, Joe Crede, John Lackey, Johnny Damon, Jon Garland, Jorge Cantu, Jose Contreras, Justin Duchscherer, LaTroy Hawkins, Marco Scutaro, Marlon Byrd, matt holliday, Melvin Mora, Miguel Olivo, Mike Cameron, Mike Hampton, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Octavio Dotel, Orlando Hudson, Paul Byrd, Philadelphia Phillies, Rafael Soriano, Randy Wolf, Rich Harden, Rocco Baldelli, Russell Branyan, Ryan Madson, Ryan Zimmerman, Scott Podsednik, Shawon Dunston, Stephen Strasburg, Tim Hudson, Todd Pratt, Tommy Hanson, Vicente Padilla, Washington Nationals, Yunel Escobar
The Phillies rode a four run fourth inning against the Astros to take this game and the division, 10-3. Raul Ibanez contributed a two run home run and a total of three RBI and two runs scored as the Phillies had a laugher. Pedro Martinez only went four innings but Kyle Kendrick(3-1) worked three scoreless [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Adam LaRoche, Atlanta Braves, Brenden Donnelly, Brian Moehler, Carlos Beltran, Fernanto Tatis, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Francisco Rodriguez, Houston Astros, Javier Vazquez, Jorge Cantu, Josh Towles, Justin Maxwell, Kyle Kendrick, Leo Nunez, New York Mets, Omar Infante, Omir Santos, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, Raul Ibanez, Ricky Nolasco, Ron Villone, Ross Gload, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Washington Nationals, Yunel Escobar
Game 1
The Phillies drew first blood in the double dip in Miami yesterday, as they came on late for a 9-3 win. Joe Blanton(11-7) went seven shutout innings allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out nine to get the victory. Ryan Howard had two hits and three RBI to lead the Phillies [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Anibal Sanchez, Atlanta Braves, Centerfield Gate, Chipper Jones, Cody Ross, Dan Uggla, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Hanley Ramirez, Hiroki Kuroda, Jair Jurrjens, Jamie Moyer, Joe Blanton, Josh Johnson, Leo Nunez, Livan Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Castillo, martin prado, Nelson Figueroa, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, Rafael Furcal, Rafael Soriano, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Howard, Ryan Zimmerman, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Washington Nationals, Yunel Escobar
The Philadelphia Phillies took the final game of the three game set, 4-2 yesterday in Atlanta even during a rain delay. Ben Francisco started the scoring with an RBI double and Raul Ibanez, Pedro Feliz and Chase Utley added solo RBI’s for them. Cliff Lee had started the game but onlt went four because of [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Atlanta Braves, Ben Francisco, Brad Lidge, Brett Carroll, Brian McCann, Centerfield Gate, Chase Utley, Cincinnati Reds, Cliff Lee, Corky Miller, Daniel Murphy, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Francisco Rodriguez, Garrett Mock, Joey Votto, John Baker, John Maine, Kip Wells, matt diaz, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, Raul Ibanez, Ryan Zimmerman, Sean West, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Tommy Hanson, Tyler Walker, Washington Nationals, Wilson Valdez
Welcome to the second Chatter Up! of the day here at NLEC. This week we bring in The Real Dirty Mets Blog as they continue a divisional road trip against The Braves. So we have Connor Tapp of The Braves Baseball Blog, lets get it on!
MrNorthJersey(NLEC): Now that the team has been eliminated how [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Adrian Beltre, Atlanta Braves, Back to the future, Carlos Beltran, Chipper Jones, Daniel Murphy, Delorian, Derek Lowe, Fred Wilpon, Garrett Anderson, Ike davis, Joe Sheehan, Jordan Schaffer, Josh Thole, Kenshin Kawakami, Luis Castillo, Mark Prior, New York Mets, Omir Santos, Pedro Martinez, Stephen Strasburg, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Tim Hudson, Tommy Hanson
Welcome to another edition of Chatter Up! here at NLEC. This week will match up Mark P Centerfield Gate against Matt Smith of Phillies Phandom. Enjoy!
MrNorthJersey(NLEC): Do you want and expect Willingham back in a Nationals uniform in 2010?
Mark P(CFG): There was talk of trading Willingham all season, but it never happened — [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Austin Kearns, Brett Myers, Centerfield Gate, Chad Durbin, Chan Ho Park, Chatter Up, Christian Guzman, Cincinnati Reds, Clay Condrey, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Ian Desmond, Joe Blanton, Joel Hanrahan, Josh Willingham, Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Cain, Mike MacDougal, New York Yankees, pedro feliz, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, San Francisco Giants, Scott Eyre, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Strasburg, Tim Lincecum, Tyler Walker, Washington Nationals
Welcome to another edition of Chatter Up! here at NLEC. This week will match up Mark P CenterfieldGate against Wally Londo of Londo of FishGuts. Enjoy!
Stickguy(TRDMB): rate the odds (highest to lowest) on which guys will get traded in the off season. For the Nats, special emphasis on Dunn.
Mark P(CFG): The odds? I [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Alberto Gonzalez, Chatter Up, Christian Guzman, Cody Ross, Dan Uggla, Elijah Dukes, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Freddy Sanchez, Hanley Ramirez, Ian Desmond, Jeremy Hermida, Jesus Flores, John Garland, John Lannan, Jorge Cantu, Josh Willingham, Livan Hernandez, Logan Morrison, Matt Lindstrom, Mike Rizzo, Mike Stanton, Nyjer Morgan, Philadelphia Phillies, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals
The Phillies put their big trade aquisition on the mound last night in Washington, hoping that he could get back in form. Cliff Lee looked great through four innings, while only allowing a run and then things got scary. Lee(6-2) ended up allowing ten hits and five runs(four earned) in seven innings plus of work. [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Atlanta Braves, Brad Lidge, Centerfield Gate, Christian Guzman, Cliff Lee, Cody Ross, Dan Uggla, Daniel Murphy, Fernando Tatis, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Garrett Mock, Houston Astros, Jayson Werth, Jeff Francouer, Jose Valverde, Leo Nunez, matt diaz, Miguel Tejada, New York Mets, Pat Misch, pedro feliz, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, Rafael Soriano, Ricky Nolasco, Ryan Madson, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Tommy Hanson, Tyler Clippard, Wandy Rodriguez, Washington Nationals, Yunel Escobar
The big bat of Ryan Howard provided the firepower for Philadelphia in their soggy 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia on Friday, extending the Phillies lead in the N.L. East to eight games. The Braves were hoping to sneak up on the Phillies, sending ace rookie Tommy Hanson to the mound, but Hanson [...]
Tags: Adam Dunn, Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Atlanta Braves, Bobby Parnell, Brian Stokes, Busch Stadium, Centerfieldgate, Chicago Cubs, Chris Coghlan, Chris Volstad, Cody Ross, Elijah Dukes, Fishguts, Florida Marlins, Freddi Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez, Jamie Moyer, Jason Bergman, John Lannan, John Smoltz, Josh Johnson, Josh Willingham, Key West, Khalil Greene, New Orleans, New York Mets, Pat Misch, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies Phandom, Ricky Nolasco, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Howard, Ryan Zimmerman, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, The Braves Baseball Blog, The Real Dirty Mets Blog, Tommy Hanson, Washington Nationals, Wes Helms, Wrigley Field
