Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, MLB, MLB Baseball, Major League Baseball, Sports, baseball
I am a pretty heavy blogger therefore I have been using a news aggregator called memeorandum for quite sometime, to stay connected with the top stories of the day. Memeorandum recenlty has grown to offer Ballbug, which tracks the latest baseball happenings. Check out this post on Somewhat Frank to find out more.
Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, Chicago Cubs, Front Office, MLB, MLB - Cubs, MLB - Rumors, MLB Grumblings, MLB Trade, Major League Baseball, Sports
I think Phil Rogers has it right in his recent column, the Chicago Cubs should try and snag unhappy Alfonso Soriano from the Washington Nationals. Though Soriano is prone to the strike out, he also has speed and power at second base and would be another great addition to the top of the Chicago Cubs’ lineup. I say go for it Jim Hendry!
According the WSJ and the latest television ratings the World Baseball Classic was a success. So if you see MLB Commissioner Bud Selig give him a handshake, pat on the back or big hug – I think he needs it.
Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, MLB, MLB Baseball, MLB Media, Major League Baseball, Sports, Video Games, baseball, video game
MLB 2006: The Show, the latest PS2 baseball video game, has caught my attention with some humor and realistic graphics in two different TV commercial campaigns.
The first TV campaign mirrors that of a scene from the movie Bull Durham, giving tidbits to his teammates of what it is like in “The Show.” Clever and definitely laughable!
The second campaign shows all of the super graphics the game produces. Basically, the game looks almost like real life. It is pretty scary how well the graphical players mirror real Major League players. It is darn close to watching a MLB game on TV.
If I played video games, I would definitely give MLB ‘06 The Show a try. It looks pretty sweet in comparison to my recollection of playing Baseball Simulator 1.000 back in 1989.
Filed under: Ballpark Frank, Chicago Cubs, MLB, MLB - Rumors, MLB Baseball, Major League Baseball, Sports, baseball
The Tribune Company owns the Chicago Cubs and has acknowledged the speculation that has swirled for months about the Cubs potentially being for sale. Gary Weitman, a Tribune spokesman was quoted recently (March 18, 2006) in a Chicago Tribune report saying:
“The Cubs are not for sale.”
However, I have found some contradictory opinions in these posts on CubsNet.com and 1060west.
Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, Chicago Cubs, MLB, MLB - Injuries, Major League Baseball, Sports, baseball
Mark Prior is going to get his shoulder checked out after he experienced shoulder soreness and it is becoming all too familar of a routine for the Chicago Cubs. If it isn’t Kerry Wood headed for surgery it is Mark Prior having stiffness or soreness or something. Hopefully the Chicago Cubs other young arms can carry the weight if both Wood and Prior are missing in action again to start the season.
Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, Chicago Cubs, MLB, MLB - Cubs, Major League Baseball, Rosters, Sports, baseball
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff has been plaqued with injuries the last couple of years. Though Carlos Zambrano has shined Mark Prior and Kerry Wood have not been 100 percent healthy. This off-season the Cubs signed Wade Miller who has also had arm surgery recently. I like this move by the Cubs, it gives them some possible insurance and starting pitching depth at a time when Kerry Wood needs more surgery (knee). Wade Miller is still recovering himself from arm surgery and may need to take “baby steps” to returning to form but I like the gamble the Cubs have taken by signing him. It could prove to be the best move they have made in the off season. We will have to wait and see.
Bob Brenly, former player and manager and current Cubs broadcaster, has also had similar thoughts and has posted them here.
Do you think this was the Chicago Cubs best off-season move?
Filed under: Ballpark Frank, Sports, USA Baseball, World Baseball Classic, baseball
Ken Griffey Jr. hit two homeruns and drove in seven runs while Roger Clemens struck out six in 4 and 2/3 innings today (March 10, 2006) as the USA team beat up on South Africa 17-0. You would have thought it was 1995 again the way these two players looked in the prime of their Major League glory days. I’d love to see Junior return to form this season after years of injuries in Cincy. I would love to see Rocket back for one more season too. He is definitely still capable for dominating a game from the mound.
Filed under: 2006 Baseball Season, Ballpark Frank, Cooperstown, Hall of Fame, MLB, MLB - Rumors, MLB Baseball, Major League Baseball, Rosters, Sports, baseball
Roger Clemens paid the Texas Rangers complex a “nonchalant” visit today. Is the Rocket looking to play for a new team, the Texas Rangers? According to an ESPN.com report Clemens’ has family and friends in the area and was quoted as saying:
“We’ll see what happens. Whatever, I plan to be around Arlington a lot in the future.”
Now that quote could be taken out of context since Roger could just be planning to visit his friends and family “a lot in the future”. Though, the Rangers’ rotation which currently consists of Kevin Millwood, Adam Eaton, Vicente Padilla, Kameron Loe, and Juan Dominguez would be a lot better with Roger Clemens. Not to mention, I could see Roger ending his career as a Texas Ranger since it mimics the conclusion of Nolan Ryan’s career and just seems like the way to end a Hall of Fame career for a Texas born star.
Filed under: Ballpark Frank, Sports, USA Baseball, World Baseball Classic, baseball
I just read on Baseball Musings about the fate of the USA baseball team today (March 8, 2006) versus Canada. I was surprised that team USA lost but I guess I should not be because in baseball David can defeat Goliath on any day. That is why they play the games.
Team USA had better buckle down since with another loss they could be left standing around.
