This week, the transactions wire and rumor mill are going mad.
Baseball
The Roger Clemens Mistrial: Isn’t the Government Broke Enough?
Your government failed you today.
Rangers Fan Tragedy: More Sadness For Josh Hamilton
“Not that long ago, there were nights I went to sleep in strange places praying I wouldn’t wake up. After another night of bad decisions, I’d lie down with my heart speeding inside my chest like it was about to burst through my …
Bryce Harper: Baseball’s LeBron James — or Its Ryan Leaf?
A phenom from Las Vegas, only 18, is a budding baseball legend. Why Bryce Harper could be the next big thing — or flameout
Marlins Hire 80-Year-Old Jack McKeon, Old-Guy Jokes Quickly Follow
Back in 2003, septuagenarian Jack McKeon, 72, led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title. Now the Marlins are hoping that McKeon has improved with age.
Jose Bautista: The Best Baseball Player You’ve Never Heard Of
You probably don’t know much, if anything, about Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays, who has smacked 73 home runs since the start of last season. What does this say about baseball?
Do Chicks (And Fans) Really Dig the Long Ball? Why No-Hitters Aren’t Drawing Crowds
It may have been surprising that Minnesota Twins pitcher Franciso Liriano, who entered Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a 9.13 ERA, was the man who threw the first no-hitter of the 2011 baseball season.
Barry Bonds’ Verdict: A Mixed Bag for All
The verdict in the Barry Bonds perjury trial came in on Wednesday afternoon. While indifference is certainly one reasonable reaction, another is downright confusion.
The Shame of Manny Ramirez
One of baseball’s all-time talents retires from the game, under a cloud of suspicion. Why fans may hold all his antics against him
Opening Day 2011: 7 Baseball Stories to Watch
Hey, batters, hope you took extra swings this spring. Because you guys were pretty lousy last season.
Lesson of the Barry Bonds Trial? No More Steroid Trials!
As the home-run king faces a jury in San Francisco, the perjury case has elicited widespread indifference. Should the government keep chasing jocks it suspects of cheating?
Put the Stats Geeks in the Game!
Sports teams are using more analytics then ever to value players, assess trades and make roster decisions. But why couldn’t the number crunchers move from the front office to the front lines, as in-game coaches and advisers?
Why St. Louis Should Send Albert Pujols Packing
The most consistent slugger in the game, Albert Pujols, is reportedly seeking the richest contract in baseball history. Here’s why he isn’t worth it, and the Cardinals should take a pass
