Jeff Passan Has Lost His Grip On Reality

We’re not Fire Joe Morgan.  But they’re not around.  So if there’s an article that can only be described as utterly insane, we’ll have to suffice.
Step on up, Passan.

Getting To Know You: Andre Ethier

Too often, we see baseball players as essentially different from the rest of us. In order to combat that trend, we at ChatterBalks have started Getting To Know You, in which we conduct informal interviews in order to humanize them. This time: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier!

Manny Too Injured for Baseball, Not for Cricket

Sidelined by a tight hamstring, Manny Ramirez took to the Cricket field for a few swings.
For all those Dodgers fans who are probably screaming at their computer screens “What in God’s green motherfucking Earth are you doing? YOU’RE OUR WHOLE SEASON! If you get seriously injured, we’re completely boned! OH GOD NO. THIS IS ANDRUW [...]

Manny-Watch: Day 120

The Washington Post has reported that Scott Boras, I mean, Manny Ramirez has just rejected the LA Dodgers’ fourth contract offer for 2-year, $45 Million. Boras rejected the contract because of the $25 Million deferred until after the 2-years contract is over and demanded further offers to be barred of deferred payments. Many are expecting a brand new contract to be drafted before the end of day (without the deferred $25 Million of course).

The Bandwagon Came Early This Year: Chicago Deep Dish Style

Remember what it was like in the winter of 2004 and the Spring on 2005 when you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing a god damn Red Sox hat or shirt? Remember when you went up and asked them to name 5 players on the 2004 Sox team not named Ortiz, Ramirez, Martinez, Damon or Schilling and they couldn’t even name one?

Well, the bandwagon’s back baby and this time the train came early courtesy of the North side of Chicago.

Red Sox Employees Report Manny “Not Being Manny”

BOSTON, MA - Several clubhouse employees at Fenway Park have recently reported that Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez simply “hasn’t been Manny” since the start of the season.
“Manny being Manny” is a catchphrase developed by Manny Ramirez himself. Normal Manny is an elusive and mysterious character, akin to the Great Gatsby. In his free time, [...]