January 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Did you hear this one:
Dominican Police: Carmona Using Assumed Name
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [January 20 at 1:54pm CST]
FRIDAY: Carmona was released from court in the Dominican and asked for the forgiveness of fans, the U.S. government and the Indians, the Associated Press reports (via ESPN). It appears unlikely that the Indians will void Carmona's contract, but the right-hander has to get to the U.S. to get paid this year, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer tweets.
THURSDAY, 3:25pm: The Indians issued the following statement regarding Carmona: “We were recently made aware of the situation that occurred today in the Dominican Republic and are currently in the process of gathering information,” GM Chris Antonetti said. “We are not prepared to make any additional comment at this time.”
2:23pm: Police in the Dominican Republic say Fausto Carmona's real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia, Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes tweets. Dionisio Soldevila of the AP tweets that Carmona is 31, not 28 and Jorge Arangure Jr. of ESPN.com tweets that the right-hander's chances of obtaining a visa quickly don't seem good. Yancen Pujols first tweeted news of the identity issues.
The Indians exercised Carmona's option after the season, so he'll earn $7MM in 2012. The ground ball pitcher posted a 5.25 ERA with 5.2 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 188 2/3 innings in 2011. It's not clear whether Carmona will be able to pitch in the U.S. by Opening Day.
January 23, 2012 at 12:56 pm
wow!
That's crazy... kind of reminds me of Carlos from The Benchwarmers. When they ask for proof of age and he holds up a crumpled piece of paper with "I AM 12" written on it.
I have yet to see Moneyball, but I might have to stop by Red Box and pick it up! I've been wanting to see it since it came out.
January 23, 2012 at 5:34 pm
January 24, 2012 at 7:02 am
Conversation between me and my wife this morning:
My wife: "So, Jorge is hanging up his hat."
Me: "Yeah, and he's giving it to Big Papi."
(For those missing the reference, check out this link.)
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January 24, 2012 at 7:51 am
January 24, 2012 at 9:29 am
Hahha thanks for the morning chuckle!
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January 24, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Looks like Prince finally found a home.
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January 24, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Looks like Prince finally found a home.
Now maybe my Cubbies can actually do something this year since the pitching staff won't have to face either Pujols or Fielder 30 some games a year (I was happiest about Pujols leaving town though).
January 25, 2012 at 5:24 am
The Prince Fielder signing just makes Joey Votto's days with the Red's numbered. He is signed through 2014 and him and Prince are only 8 months apart in age. I just don't see the second smallest market giving one player a 200+ mill contract.
February 13, 2012 at 3:31 pm
So, the Seattle Mariners have started camp! I understand that other teams open camp this week as well!
So, who's excited? :hehe:
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February 13, 2012 at 3:34 pm
/mememe
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February 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Ray K (2/13/2012)
So, the Seattle Mariners have started camp! I understand that other teams open camp this week as well!So, who's excited? :hehe:
The Cubs are tied for first place right now, so that makes me excited! Hopefully it lasts longer than it did last year.
February 14, 2012 at 5:40 am
Can't wait for Spring Training to start and see if my improved Red's can win more games then they loose this season.
February 16, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Gary Carter has lost his battle with cancer.
Rest in peace, Gary.
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February 16, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Ray K (2/16/2012)
Gary Carter has lost his battle with cancer.Rest in peace, Gary.
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