Archive for December, 2005

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

Sandbox.com

Here’s my soapbox post for the day. I’ve been a member of Sandbox for a long time (close to 10 years). Today I decided to call it quits (just 2 days after winning one of my football leagues). Here’s what I wrote them.
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After many years I have decided to end my alliance […]

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

Rondell White

The Twins signed Rondell White today. Look at games played in his career. In 15 years he’s only had triple digits 6 times and is averaging 89 games. What makes Terry Ryan think he can last full time this year? I know playing DH will help his longevity but he’s still […]

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Friday, December 9th, 2005

Twins deal Romero to Angels

Hopefully this will help JC get his head straight. He has the talent to be a very good pitcher. However, he needs to get the mental part of the game. I just wish they would have got more for him. With the prices being paid for pitchers right now (I’m looking […]

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Friday, December 2nd, 2005

Castillo a Twin

TWINS LAND SECOND BASEMAN LUIS CASTILLO
The Minnesota Twins acquired second baseman Luis Castillo from the Florida Marlins on Friday in exchange for pitchers Travis Bowyer and Scott Tyler. Castillo, 30, batted .301 with 10 stolen bases in 2005 and ranked 10th in the NL with a .391 OBP. He’s also a three-time Gold Glove […]

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Friday, December 2nd, 2005

Bert Belongs!

Let’s get Bert into the Hall. Pass this on to everyone you know.

NOW PITCHING: BERT BLYLEVEN FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S HALL OF FAME
Minneapolis, MN (December 1, 2005) – Twenty-six hitters in the history of Major League Baseball have over 3,000 hits. Every single one of them who is eligible is in baseball’s Hall […]

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