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Selena Roberts May Have A Couple Of Curves For A-Rod, Readers
Attention Oprah's Book Club readers: The publishing date of Selena Roberts' tell-all tome on Alex Rodriguez has been moved up to late April. And it may pack more of a punch than previously thought....
Randy Johnson Will Still Put A Ball In Your Neck If You Test Him
"In Johnson's first throwing session against Giants hitters on Saturday, his new teammates took a few too many pitches for his taste. Unabashedly incensed, Johnson grumbled afterward, 'Swing the stinking bat!' [NY TIMES]...
Scott Eyre Would Like To Borrow $20 Til Payday
This isn't funny, actually. Phillies reliever Scott Eyre, who signed a $2 million contract during the offseason, says he's down to his last 13 bucks. Don't hock the ring! [Big League Stew]...
We'll Be Back With The Padres' 2009 Season After This Brief Message From Trevor Hoffman
It doesn't have the craftsmanship of the CC Sabathia ad in the Cleveland Plain Dealer — what glorious fonts! — but Trevor Hoffman's farewell manifesto in the San Diego Union Tribune is pretty cool nonetheless....
Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned
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CC Sabathia Smuggles Small Child Into Spring Training
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Brother, Can You Spare A Dime...For Johnny Damon Or Xavier Nady?
So, you hear about that Stanford guy (no, not that one) who stole all the money that Bernie Madoff missed? Well, Johnny Damon and Xavier Nady's assets have been frozen while the Feds investigate....
This Man Is An Elite Athlete
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20 Minutes In Heaven: Our Ladies Plot Their A-Rod Couch Bunny Strategy
It's Waxing Off, the only Deadspin feature with a toy surprise inside. This week's topic: What would you do if you had 20 minutes in a private club booth with Alex Rodriguez?...
Seattle Radio Station Wondering If Griffey's Fellatio Offer Still Stands
By all accounts, Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Seattle has everyone in that rain-dampened vicinity in perpetual euphoria. But then we're reminded that not everyone there loved Junior the first time around....
Getting Blasted In The Bleachers With Harry Carey
It's the 11th Annual Toast to Harry Caray, this year featuring Ernie Banks in comical giant glasses. [Mouthpiece Sports]...
Steinbrenner High Needs A School Mascot
George M. Steinbrenner High School is opening its doors in August, and although it will have team sports, it does not yet have a school mascot or colors. Can you help?...
Ryan Howard Feels Chase Utley's Pain
Why does Ryan's batting average go down whenever Chaz gets hit by a pitch? Hang in there, little buddy! [Freakonomics, photo via]...
Did The Mets Redesign Their Horrible Citi Field Patch?
The Mets online store is offering these official hats that include a new "2009 Inaugural" patch that does not appear to have been designed in three seconds by a first grader. [MLB.com]...
I Guess Brian Bocock Calls It Schwing Training
So here's a rather amusing tale from San Francisco Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury. Yes, it involves boner pills. Doesn't every Giants' story?...
Scientists Make Rare Manny Ramirez Sighting In The Wild
Research vessel in Costa Rica spots Manny Ramirez getting ready for the baseball season by frolicking with hot babes at a seaside resort. [Baseball Musings]...
Griffey Picks Seattle Over Atlanta ... Hard to Picture, I Know
Ken Griffey Jr. returns to the cold, wet embrace of the Emerald City, signing one-year deal reported to be for at least $2 million, plus incentives, according to AP. [NBCSports]...
Nationals' Prize Prospect Is At That Awkward Age
Remember when the Washington Nationals' biggest problem was the Pope commandeering Ronnie Belliard's cubicle? Now they discover that their top young prospect has been lying about his name and his age....
Oil Can Boyd Says He Can Still Bring The Nasty Stuff At The Age Of 236
Interesting story from Big League Stew about former Red Sox pitcher Oil Can Boyd's desire to return to baseball. Yes, he's 49 (hey, he looks 236), but he says his fastball has been rejuvenated....
Your Wii Fit Thinks You're Fat
Padres pitcher Heath Bell lost 25 pounds this winter thanks to his rigorous offseason regimen—he bought his kids a Wii Fit. I guess the "being a professional athlete" thing wasn't enough motivation. [Big League Stew]...