MLB Fistpumps

Adam Dunn, 6 of 28, with 1 homerun, 6 walks and 12 strikeouts versus Jeremy Guthrie apparently has his respect as evidenced by Guthrie's "Sweet Tweet" just to the right of this article on the main page.


I must send a shout out to Reds Owner Bob Castellini.  Having some experience with professional sporting teams and their relationships with the media, Mr. Castellini has taken it upon himself to say out loud the words many, if not all, owners mutter to themselves - - "It gets written in such a way – ‘Well, the Reds aren't doing anything' – that really does affect people buying season tickets. “Personally, I get a little ticked off."  I respect for your speaking your opinions but look how far that got the late Marge Schott.


Grady Sizemore, coming back from duel micro fracture knee surgery, took a spill today in centerfield today.  You know people are rooting for you to be healthy and complete the storybook comeback after two years away when the simple fact you got up, makes the local Boston blog story.


Now, I'm not one to really pay attention to exhibition game box scores but holy moly, the Braves and Nationals played to a 16-15 final score on March 1st.  WOW, I'd love to see that happen in the regular season!!

MLB Views from a Cave in Edmonton Vol 1

1) Jason Giambi played his first MLB game on May 8th, 1995.  He hopes to retain his spot in the lineup with the Cleveland Indians for year 20.  Meanwhile in Kansas City, Mike Sweeney (who debuted on September 14th, 1995) just accepted a role as "Special Assistant to Baseball Operations"




2) Quote of the day comes courtesy of CBS Sports and the Phillies Jonathon Papelbon: "'If I was a gambling man I would take us to go all the way'"




3) Tweet of the weekend goes to Alex Pavolovic, San Francisco Giants beat writer for the Mercury News: "(Tim) Lincecum rented a warehouse this offseason, bought a portable mound and threw to friends. Said, "I feel strong. I'm pretty confident."




4) After Mark Mulder's attempted return to baseball ended Saturday with a ruptured Achilles, I find myself rooting for Grady Sizemore to make the Boston Red Sox.  According to ESPN Boston, it has been over 875 days since Grady Sizemore last played in a professional baseball game.  During that span, Sizemore has had 7 surgeries including microfracture surgery on both knees.




5) Dear R.A. Dickey, Kelly Hrudey called, he wants his headband back.