Coming to the Defense of Shane Victorino: Part Two

Part One of Shane Victorino’s Defense can be found here. As I am sure all of you know; a position player’s overall value is not simply tied to offense (with the exception of the David Ortiz’s and Miguel Cabrera‘s of the world). In the world of the Bill...

All-Aughts Team of the Decade bOF: Gabe Kapler

We’ve known that Alex Cora was the All-Aughts Team of the Decade backup infielder for a while now. But how about his counterpart in the outfield? Well, that was a rather easy choice. What is a Red Sox team of the decade without the Hebrew Hammer, Gabe Kapler?...

Know Thine Enemy 2009: Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off their first successful season in the history of the franchise. Finally, they’re not considered doormats with no vision of the future. Now the Pirates stand alone there. (Even the Royals are much improved!) This club is scary in...

Kapler goes National

National League that is. Gabe Kapler agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year non guaranteed contract banking him $800,000 if he makes the team. With the recent loss of Geoff Jenkins it should not be that hard for Kapler to make the team. Kapler is 32...

Gabe Kapler is Baaaaack

I have a friend in Austin who just said that their sports station, The Ticket announced Gabe Kapler is back in Beantown. Welcome back, Gabe. We missed you. Thanks to Meredith for sending the following into me. She will also send the audiofile that The Ticket ran, so...