Archive for the ‘Steroids’ Category

Screw Roger Clemens’ Feelings

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Roger Clemens spent last Sunday watching the Yankees' last game at their eponymous stadium from his home in Texas. He still didn't have power because of Hurricane Gustav and watched the game on a battery-powered television with his wife and mother. Then he displayed the understanding and caring we've come ...

Miguel Tejada: Role Model

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Remember 2004? Miguel Tejada does. He won the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game with 27 homers total and drove in 150 runs and hit .311. Not too bad for a 28 year old shortstop in his prime and getting paid tons of money by his new team, the ...

Who Gives A F**k?

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

There's a major event happening Wednesday which is crossing the line between sports and actual news. It has big implications for the sport of baseball and society in general going forward. Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee are testifying before Congress about Clemens' alleged (by McNamee) steroid and ...

Jack Cust Update Six: Mitchell Report Edition

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Most of our baseball posts tend to be exercises in self-punishment. No other sport seems to cause us pain quite like baseball. Maybe it's the long season; maybe it's the long offseason; or maybe it's the special pain of being fans of a small-market team that's kind of like being ...

Why Am I Not Surprised?

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Rick Ankiel's comeback story had everyone rooting for him. He always seemed like a good kid who had a horrible experience, lost his mind and was making a remarkable return to the big leagues. Well, now his return seems a little less miraculous. As virtually every blog is now likely ...