Derek Zumsteg’s latest mission: To deploy military force into Safeco Field and eradicate the Moose Goose.
The saga of Andy Pettitte’s 2004 season comes to an end in today’s UTK. Will also has updates on Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Scott Williamson.
With no waiver trades to deconstruct, Chris takes the time to say some good things about the Expos, Devil Rays and Rangers. Don’t worry: there’s always the Mets for target practice.
Despite awarding a major league contract and $2 million signing bonus to third baseman Jeff Baker in 2002, the Colorado Rockies could not pass up Ian Stewart with the 10th pick in the draft in 2003, despite the fact that both players were corner infielders in an organization that is committed to Todd Helton for the next 86 years.
The Rockies’ scouting reports had Stewart as the best available player and the club spent $1.95 million to get him under contract. It is rare to see an organization throw $4 million at two players who play the same position in consecutive years, but in this case, it was the correct decision.
The Braves have one of the most exciting prospects in baseball. The Devil Rays have one of the most exciting prospects in baseball. The Blue Jays have one of the most…disappointing offenses in baseball.