Mr. Patterson Goes to Washington

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Taylor

Oh boy.
From MLBTradeRumors.com
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Nationals signed Corey Patterson and Jorge Sosa to minor league deals.  Patterson gets $800K, while Sosa gets $850K.
Patterson, 29, was awful this year with a .205/.238/.344 line in 392 plate appearances.  He was above average defensively though.  The Nationals were an odd choice [...]

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A Sad Note

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Taylor

An end to an era in Cincinnati.
According to Reds.com writer Mark Sheldon, Corey Patterson will not be in the future plans of the team as the Reds look forward to 2009 and beyond.
Jocketty admitted Patterson became a “hot-button issue” with fans.
I want to take this moment to say: THANK YOU, Walt Jocketty.  You have gained [...]

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Things I Learned On Friday

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Taylor

On Friday night, I had the opportunity to attend another Reds game, my second of the season, by getting a free ticket, free ride, and some free food to boot.  This was the only way I would go to another game after the abomination this season has been.
Edinson Volquez is tired.  He didn’t look right [...]

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YES WE CAN!

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Taylor

Organize for change!
H/T RLN and Chris Sabo’s Goggles

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Fun with Spring Training Photos

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Taylor

Since we can’t be in Arizona or Florida for Spring Training, we try to live vicariously through Yahoo!’s photos.
Corey Patterson and Jayson Bay star in Disney’s newest film, “Failures In the Outfield”

Dusty Baker doing what he does best: shattering people’s arms.

The 2008 Florida Marlins payroll: $35

I get a hit now
On my way to Hall of [...]

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