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House of Howard
BELLAIRE BEACH, FLA.–Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard’s beach front home appears to be moving along as not only is the number of workmen’s cars increasing but windows are now being installed. The 20-million home is between mile markers 18 1/2 and 19 just south of Clearwater Beach. At a salary of $20 million this year, […]
Wang a Jay
The last place Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent RHP Chien-Ming Wang. Wang was 2-3 with a 6.68 ERA in the nation’s capital with the Nationals last year. Wang is making his Blue Jays debut this evening, starting against the Chicago White Sox. The 6-4, 225 lb. right-hander from Tainan City, Taiwan has spent the season with […]
MLB has Hot Topic as A-Rod Rehabs in Tampa
Alex Rodriguez continues rehab (for in injury) in Tampa as the MLB steroid controversy in heating up
No “Storey” Book, Mickey Shuffles to Buffalo
The Blue Jays have optioned right-handed pitcher Mickey Storey to Buffalo of the International League the Jays AAA affiliate. Storey was recalled to the Blue Jays on June 1 but did not appear in either of the last two games. This season, the 6-1, 185 lb. right-handed pitcher has appeared in two […]
Nunez Rehabs in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla.–New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (oblique) rounds first during rehab drills at the team’s minor league complex on Friday May 31, 2013. Nunez has appeared in just 27 games this season hitting just .200 with four RBI.
Joey Bats Named Honda Player of May
Jose Bautista was voted as the Honda Player of the Month for May voted by the Toronto Chapter of the BBWAA. Honda, the official car of the Blue Jays, will make a donation to the charity of Jose’s choosing. Bautista earned the honours for the third consecutive May. The 10-year veteran posted a .337 average with five home runs […]
Zambrano Returns
Carlos Zambrano who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies takes the mound for the first time…also John Lannan gets a bullpen session in
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS (TOO) 5-16-13
Well fans a few odds and ends this issue, the first being the Phillies signing RHP Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano has had instances in the past where he ruffled feathers of not only front office types but his teammates as well while with the Cubs and Marlins. But that is not where we will focus this […]
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