1. Baseball writers constantly seek common ground with those they cover as a means to build a productive situation, but Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer David O'Brien may have found the best shared passion. Both he and new Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez are avid Harley riders and they kicked off the 2011 season by taking a ride together. The result was O'Brien scoring a good two-part interview by the time the unlikely pair hopped off their hogs. Vroom, vroom. AJC
2. Carlos Marmol's(notes) agent says Monday is likely the day when his client and the Chicago Cubs come to terms on a long-term deal. AP�
3. Gino Cimoli died over the weekend and Rob Neyer explains why he was more than just his "first batter on the west coast" claim to fame. SB Nation
Follow Big League Stew on Facebook and Twitter
4. Matt Sebek conceptualizes "Albertageddon" as a movie poster. Joe SportsFan�
5. Over before it began: Dan Lamothe throws a bucket of cold water on any speculation�the Boston Red Sox will be involved in any derby for Albert Pujols(notes). Red Sox Monster
6. While you and I were wondering if Michael Kay is history's luckiest man, Lisa Swan was wondering if he ate chicken parm with Jodi Applegate at their wedding. Subway Squawkers
7. Gavin's momma posted another video showing off her young son's knowledge of the Texas Rangers. (The description says this one was filmed at age 2.) YouTube
8. Garrett Wittels has agreed to talk with the media with one stipulation: Any mention of his legal issues in the Bahamas will immediately end the presser. Hall of Very Good�
9. A good look at where the Twins stand with Francisco Liriano(notes). Aaron Gleeman
10. Here's a question that should not be put before the Deadspin commentariat: What should the Atlanta Braves do with Barbaro Canizares(notes)? Tomahawk Take�
11. Andy Dolan puts a cap on the monumental Ricketts-Yellon summit. Desipio�
12. Mark Grace on his split with the Chicago Cubs: "Sammy wanted me out. They sold their soul to the devil, and look what they got out of it." Arizona Republic
Powered By iWebRSS.com
No comments:
Post a Comment