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Knuckle Curve - Baseball News

July 17th, 2008

Joe Blanton Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies had a major need for a starting pitcher. The Oakland A’s seem to be rebuilding once again. When those two opposing forces met, it resulted in the A’s trading starting pitcher Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers.
Blanton came into this season with big expectations but he has […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

July 8th, 2008

Rich Harden Traded To The Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs wanted C.C. Sabathia but Sabathia got traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs consolation prize is a pretty darn good pitcher — Rich Harden, formerly of the Oakland Athletics.
In the trade, the Cubs got Harden and pitcher Chad Gaudin. In return, the Cubs sent Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 14th, 2008

Michael Inoa to Athletics? Future A’s Star?

Michael Inoa is a 16-year-old pitcher from the Dominican Republic who has scouts salivating. Inoa, who stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 210 pounds, is reportedly drawing interest from a number of teams including the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics. However, it is the Athletics who are said to […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

Kirk Gibson Homerun - Becoming a Fan

The bloggers for the b5media sports channel were asked to write a blog entry about a childhood sports memory. For me, when I think of childhood sports memories, there’s really only one that stands out.
I really started following baseball in the 1988 season. Both of my parents are Los Angeles Dodgers […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 4 comments

May 1st, 2008

Best Baseball Teams in April 2008

Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are young but amazingly talented. With great pitching, bashers at the plate and a solid manager, the Diamondbacks are for real. If Randy Johnson can return to 80% of his former self, he’d make Arizona the heavy favorite to represent the National League in the World Series.
Boston Red Sox
The reigning […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 4 comments