MLB Trade review: Grandy Man to Dodgers

             The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired OF Curtis Granderson from the New York Mets in exchange for a player to be named later (PTBNL) or cash.               I don\’t 100 percent understand this trade from the Dodgers point of view. But, I think he can be a solid 4th outfielder from L.A. Outfielder ChrisContinue reading “MLB Trade review: Grandy Man to Dodgers”

My interview with bleacher creature Marc Chalpin

          If you\’ve ever been to a Yankees\’ game at Yankee Stadium, you\’ve heard roll call. In the right field bleachers, a bunch of fans called \”bleacher creatures\” chant the names of the Yankees\’ fielders in the top of the first inning. In response, the players point, salute, and do all kind of crazy thingsContinue reading “My interview with bleacher creature Marc Chalpin”

NHL news: Wild sign Cullen

         The Minnesota Wild have signed center Matt Cullen to a one year, $1 million deal. Also, there is a $700K performance bonus.            Even though Cullen is 40 years old, he\’s still a solid bottom-6 center. The last two years, he helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win back-to-back Stanley Cups. He can help the WildContinue reading “NHL news: Wild sign Cullen”

MLB news: Weaver hangs up the spikes

           After 12 major league seasons, RHP Jered Weaver has officially called it quits. He last played this year for the San Diego Padres, before going on the 60-day DL. In 2017, he had a 7.44 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 42.1 innings.            In 2004, Weaver was drafted 12th overall by theContinue reading “MLB news: Weaver hangs up the spikes”

My interview with baseball ballhawk and author Zack Hample

     You are watching your favorite team in action on TV. The team\’s slugger rips one to right field… It\’s a home run! While you are too busy celebrating the homer, baseball \”ballhawk\” Zack Hample is also celebrating, for a different reason. The reason? That home run ball is sitting in his glove, a placeContinue reading “My interview with baseball ballhawk and author Zack Hample”