http://thegrandoldgame.today.com Bringing you game recaps, statistical analysis, scouting reports, prospect updates, and more! Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:48:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en SEPT 10th, 2009-Is it too early for Halloween? ‘Cause the Phillies are downright scary. The 2008 World Champs and en route to another dominant run in the postseason, there’s a strong case to be made for a repeat, this year. And here it is. (Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/09/11/phighting-phrightening-phils/ “This is a surprise. I had heard rumors before, but it’s hard to believe that it is now official.” -Scott Kazmir, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim neé Tampa Bay Rays. It's always a surprise, isn't it, Scotty ol' boy?  The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquired LHP and two-time All Star Scott Kazmir yesterday ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/29/halos-acquire-kazmir-for-pennant-chase/ Aug 22nd, 2009-Never thought I’d EVER say this, but God help the New York Mets. After everything they’ve had to cope with this year, the myriad injuries and the embarrassment of yet another missed postseason-to-be, the diva that is Gary Sheffield heaps on a little more misery. After the Mets placed ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/22/sheffields-ego-breaks-away-forms-own-website/ Solid Effort By Gorzelanny Wasted By Bullpen Aug 20, 2009-I can’t really put into print what I was thinking when Martin hit that grand slam in the bottom of the 6th tonight off of Angel Guzman, but suffice it to say I was displeased. We won’t go into that. The Cubs ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/21/martin%e2%80%99s-slam-sinks-northsiders-cubs-lose-7-2/ At this year’s trading deadline, one of San Diego’s few remaining salary burdens was (finally) traded away to the Chicago White Sox, a team which he had previously rejected in accordance with his no-trade clause. Still dealing with a lingering foot injury, one which may preclude him from actually being ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/09/analysis-of-the-jake-peavy-trade/ DOB: 7/2/84 B-T: R-R 6'2", 190 Signed: 2000, FA (Karel Williams) Hit AZL record 16 homers in 2004...went .291, 25, 93 with Inland Empire (A), in Seattle's organization, but average dipped to .230 at San Antonio (AA) in '06...bigtime raw power, strikes out a ton...very good OF arm, has enough speed to steal 15 ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/05/the-book-onwladimir-balentien-of-cincinnati/ Red Sox In Denial Over Stunning Revelation "'You know me, I will not hide, and I will not make excuses.'" That was the response from erstwhile DH-1B David Ortiz when questioned by reporters concerning the latest bombshell release from MLB's 2003 drug testing results. It is, at the least, an appropriate and ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/08/04/ortiz-ramirez-named-in-2003-ped-report/ Lee Traded To Phillies Well, if there had been any doubt before as to whether or not the Phillies could put their division away, that doubt was quickly erased with the acquisition of Cy Young winner Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians. Arriving in Philadelphia with outfielder Ben Francisco, Lee was ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/07/30/baseball-news-july-30th-2009/ Buehrle Marches Toward Immortality After pitching only the 18th perfect game in ML history, LHP Mark Buehrle continued his dominance of opposing hitters well into last night's game against the Twins, retiring the first 17 batters in succession before losing the perfect game and no-hitter with two outs in the 6th ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/07/29/baseball-news-july-29th-2009/ Toronto Ace's New Team Soon To Be Decided This is always a fun time of year, isn't it? When teams with visions of golden trophies and tickertape parades begin their maneuvering, and when the pretenders give up the chase and start planning for "next year", though next year never seems to ... http://thegrandoldgame.today.com/2009/07/24/the-halladay-sweepstakes-is-on/