Monthly Archives: April 2011

Is “Dead Money” Killing Baseball?

Would you believe the New York Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla $1 Million a year for the next 25 years – even though he left the club in 2000? And the Dodgers are on the hook for $45 million … Continue reading

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24 And Counting

Andre Ethier is on fire, with a game-winning hit to cap an April record 24 game hitting streak. 24 Game Hitting Streak Will he break the magic 56 set by Joe Dimaggio? I doubt it. Others have tried – but … Continue reading

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Why Expanding the Playoffs is Bad for Baseball

Commissioner Bud Selig just threw a curveball at the baseball playoffs, by inviting 10 teams into the post-season, instead of eight. Selig’s Big Announcement This move smacks of desperation. It’s a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. The baseball … Continue reading

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Dodgers Win, MLB Gets the Save

One of baseball’s most famous franchises got a key save today from a relief pitcher no one expected: Bud Selig. The baseball commissioner moved swiftly to take over day-to-day control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that’s been batted … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Pitcher Caught Red-Handed

What’s this world coming to? A promising young pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds making nearly half a million dollars a year gets caught shoplifting $60 worth of shirts at Macy’s. Mike Leake beat the Pirates on Saturday. Next assignment: How … Continue reading

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Does Barry Bonds Belong in the Hall of Fame?

Now that Barry Bonds has been convicted of obstruction of justice, baseball fans are debating his long-term legacy. Should he be inducted into the Hall of Fame as the greatest home run hitter of all time – or is he … Continue reading

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In the Blogosphere

My friend and former colleague Susan Siravo has this take on Baseball Between Us: Susan Siravo\'s Blog

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Baseball Fans Dig Deep for Worthy Cause

Dodger fans in Los Angeles have raised more than $20,000 so far for the Bryan Stow Fund – in honor of the injured Giants fan who was assaulted March 31 in the Dodger Stadium parking lot. $20,000 Raised for Injured Giants … Continue reading

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Shades of Koufax

Jared Weaver of the Angels struck out 15 Blue Jays in a masterful pitching performance Sunday night. Weaver Fans 15 Weaver’s dominance on the mound reminded me of the great Sandy Koufax, who fanned 15 Yankees in Game 1 of … Continue reading

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Yankee Trio Makes History

New York Yankee teammates Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera have now accomplished what no other trio has ever done. They have played together on the same team for a 17th consecutive season – longer than any other streak … Continue reading

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