Tag Archives: Spring Training

Video: Red Sox Manager Calls Dustin Pedroia’s Feet Paws!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dean

ESPN sat down with Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Francona and Dustin Pedroia during spring training for an entertaining interview. Among the highlights: Francona calling Dustin’s feet paws and Pedroia calling his new hair cut “The Convertible Cut” because the … Continue reading →

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Video: San Francisco Giants Tim Lincecum Pitching Delivery Captured in Ultra-Slow Motion

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Dean

During Spring Training this March, San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum’s delivery was captured in ultra slow motion using a Phantom Flex High Speed digital camera system. Very cool. He is a freak, in a good way! And,  sorry, no … Continue reading →

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Video: Evan Longoria Cuts Off Mullet After Disastrous Month; Heads to DL, AK-47 Still At Large

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Dean

It’s been a bad month for Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria. After having “personal item” – an AK-47 — stolen from the home he was renting with two teammates during Spring Training, Longoria is now on the … Continue reading →

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Parody Video: The Real Culprit Behind the Longoria, Price & Brignac House Heist!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Dean

As you’ve no doubt heard, the Spring Training rental home of Tampa Bay Rays Evan Longoria, David Price and Reid Brignac was robbed Saturday while the Rays were battling the Baltimore Orioles. Here is a hilarious video about the real … Continue reading →

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Pic: Lincoln Towing Now Serving Mesa! Chicago Cubs Players’ Cars Swiped from Parking Lot!

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Dean

How do we know Spring Training is almost over? When the players’ cars are leaving Arizona and Florida and heading north! The Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan captured this picture of the Chicago Cubs’ players’ autos being loaded on a flatbed … Continue reading →

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Video: Twins Joe Mauer Sings in ‘Explore Minnesota’ Advertisement

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Dean

Joe Mauer is a true homer. In this just released advertisement “Explore Minnesota” commercial promoting tourism in the state, Mauer appears at the 0:40 mark to sing his tribute to the North Star State. (I recommend you skip to his part, … Continue reading →

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Video: Roy Oswalt Nailed By Manny Ramirez Screaming Line Drive

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Dean

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt got hit behind the ear by a Manny Ramirez line drive on Wednesday during a Grapefruit League game in Port Charlotte, Florida between the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a wicked shot but Oswalt … Continue reading →

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Cubs Who? St. Louis Cardinals New Rival is the Washington Nationals? Teams Clear Benches for Second Time in Months

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Dean

A rivalry in the making? Two unlikely teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals rumbled for the second time in just a few months. During Monday’s game in Jupiter, benches cleared for 15 minutes in the seventh inning, with … Continue reading →

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MmmHmm: Chicago Cubs Matt Garza Blames Woes on Pitching Mound’s Slope

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Dean

Did the dog eat his paper when he was in school? After four spring starts and one relief appearance with the Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza is a dismal 0-3 with a 9.88 ERA and hasn’t made it past four innings. His latest … Continue reading →

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SF Giants Tim Lincecum Secret Diet Causes Millions to Give Up Trying to Lose Weight

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Dean

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum broke the hearts of millions of Americans who are desperately trying to slim down as bulky coats can no longer hide the love handles, by revealing his post-game diet this week. After the game, he’s off to … Continue reading →

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A VERY Big Bird Shatters Front Windshield of Yankees Bus; Blue Jays, Cardinals & Orioles Have Alibis

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Dean

On the way to Ft. Myers to play the Boston Red Sox for Monday night’s game, the New York Yankees coaches’ bus was hit by a bird, which flew into the front windshield and shattered the glass on the passenger’s … Continue reading →

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In The Pink! Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Pitcher Kyle Drabek Wears Major League Bubble on his Head

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Dean

Rookie hazing is back! Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Kyle Drabeck thought he was just joshing with the guys during spring training workouts on a recent day in Dunedin, Florida. Little did he know that he was a victim of the good old … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Dontrelle Willis Sprains Ankle After Tripping on BAT!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Dean

Yet another strange injury. Dontrelle Willis left the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs after spraining his right ankle after he tripped over a bat! Willis, trying to win a spot in the Reds’ bullpen as a non-roster invitee, … Continue reading →

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Pic: White Sox Juan Pierre Goes Bottoms Up!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dean

Chicago White Sox left fielder Juan Pierre ends up upside down after attempting to catch a foul pop up during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Even though the Sox lost 8-3, it’s great to see Pierre giving it all during … Continue reading →

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Video: Charlie Sheen Praises Giants Brian Wilson; Irks SF Newscaster

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dean

Eventually, I knew I’d end up drinking the TigerBlood. Saturday night on Charlie Sheen’s new streaming talk show “Sheen’s Korner,” the “Winning” actor took time to honor San Francisco Giants reliever Brian Wilson. (That part of the clip starts at 0:40.) Nearly … Continue reading →

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