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Recently I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Joshua “Colt” Hynes. Colt is a 2006 graduate of Texas Tech University and drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 31st round of the 2007 June draft. It was insightful to learn about what a player experiences once being drafted and their progression [...]
It appears that the city of Chicago, the Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Park District have been in talks about where to locate a statue to the one and only Chicago Bear that I ever cheered for: one Walter “Sweetness” Payton. Many issues have come to light. It appears that the park district does not [...]
Last weekend I was lucky enough to catch a baseball game everyday. Watching the White Sox vs. Yankees series was entertaining, there is not doubt about it. Sitting in front of the TV I was able to revisit something that has been on my mind: Has the advent of the baggy pants (pajamas) in baseball caused the strike zone to change?
Errors, errors, errors.
That has been the common theme that I have been witnessing first hand at White Sox Spring Training. It would not be so bad if they were spread out amongst the team but it all seems to be Josh Fields at third base.
It was a beautiful day for baseball yesterday out at Camelback Ranch, although the results was not great for the White Sox, who got roughed up by the Chicago Cubs.
19-year old rookie Dayan Viciedo, a recent defector from Cuba, has been impressive so far during White Sox Spring Training. He is battling Josh Fields to replace Joe Crede at 3B, and already has one home run. Does either player have a leg up so far?
The Colts re-signed Jeff Saturday to a 3-year extension on Friday. Terms have not been publicly disclosed. Additionally, find out the salary details of the contract recently signed by Kelvin Hayden in the this latest Colts free agency update.
