My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: I was once told to never trust a man with a neck tattoo. Just wondering if that applies to Jays closer Jon Rauch. Yes, he has five saves in six opportunities, but he has also allowed three homers in 11 innings. Over the... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Rich Harden, Michael Young, Colby Rasmus
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: Victoria, B.C., native Rich Harden was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on October 6, meaning we won’t see him pitch in the post-season for the Rangers. This has to be rock bottom for the 28-year-old hurler who has electric stuff but... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? … Adam Lind, Fred Lewis, Roberto Alomar, Travis Snider
My weekly opinions, observations and rants about some Canadian baseball stories: Two words that Adam Lind has grown to dread are high fastball. He just can’t seem to lay off the high heat. I remember reading a story of how Branch Rickey sent a young Duke Snider to the minors and made him stand... Continue Reading →