MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the Royals signed catcher J.R. House to a split contract. House, 29, hit .306/.378/.480 in 454 Triple A at-bats this year. Back in the day, House was considered the Pirates' top prospect before he was derailed by injuries. There was a time when Jason Kendall was expected to move to the outfield to accomodate him.
Cute Sports (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
Read it here. My favorite quote: "Talking to (Brewers catcher) Jason Kendall , he said these guys just don't know how good they are, how good they can be. To me, that's just a maturing process." Thanks to Brew Crew Ball for the link
ESPN (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
... whole into this world hauling a strong Texas upbringing that had him calling teammates "sir" (Jason Kendall's wry reaction: "You don't have to do that.") and wondering what he was doing on the same Opening Day field with grown men like Sammy Sosa and Javy Lopez. We give you Huston Street during batting practice, running around the outfield expanse shagging balls with a smile on his...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
... and has done this rent-a-star thing before: See Johnny Damon, 2001; Jose Guillen, 2003; and Jason Kendall, 2005.And we’re going to see it again with Holliday. What we can’t know yet is the end game — a pre-trade deadline deal if the A’s can’t hang with the Los Angeles Angels in AL West, or the two draft choices if Holliday finishes next season in an A’s uniform before bolting for...
Ducksnorts (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
... that have manned the position since Phil Nevin’s glory days. 2004 Hot topics include the dreadful Jason Kendall rumors , the Diamondbacks’ hiring and immediate firing of Wally Backman as manager, Khalil Greene and Jason Bay, and the defense of Mark Loretta and Jay Payton. I even made a brief foray into football, defending the then-maligned Drew Brees. On Kendall: No...
The Final Score (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
... Griffey, 611 Walks: Frank Thomas, 1,667 Strikeouts: Jim Thome, 2,190 SB: Juan Pierre, 429 HBP: Jason Kendall, 231 GIDP: Ivan Rodriguez, 286 Outs: Omar Vizquel, 7761
Roto Authority Fantasy Baseball (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
ZiPS projections are up for the Brewers, Cardinals, and Cubs. A few possible sleepers for 2009: Angel Salome, C. .277-11-51-48-2, but Jason Kendall has the starting job. Yovani Gallardo, SP. 3.73 ERA, 1.33 WHIP. Could slip due to a lost...
Eye on Williamson (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... Genevieve Van Cleve, Tommy Tynes, Stephanie Chiarello, Larry Yawn, Braden Frame, April Shapley and Jason Kendall. I’m sure there are many I have missed. While the headline, and rightfully so, for Democrats in Williamson County is Diana Maldonado’s tremendous win in HD-52, the headway Democratic candidates made again in other races is also worthy of headlines. Mike Grimes losing by...
New York Post (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... immediately tried to dispel the notion that he lost touch with his players in Oakland, including Jason Kendall, now the Brewers catcher."I've got a couple things to say about that. No. 1, the job of the manager is really not to be buddies with all the players. You have to make very difficult decisions over the course of the year," Macha said. "Sometimes players get a little personal...
OTB Sports (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... immediately tried to dispel the notion that he lost touch with his players in Oakland, including Jason Kendall, now the Brewers catcher. “I’ve got a couple things to say about that. No. 1, the job of the manager is really not to be buddies with all the players. You have to make very difficult decisions over the course of the year,” he said. “Sometimes players get a little personal...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... immediately tried to dispel the notion that he lost touch with his players in Oakland, including Jason Kendall, now the Brewers catcher.
"I've got a couple things to say about that. No. 1, the job of the manager is really not to be buddies with all the players. You have to make very difficult decisions over the course of the year," he said. "Sometimes players get a little personal...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... immediately tried to dispel the notion that he lost touch with his players in Oakland, including Jason Kendall, now the Brewers catcher."I've got a couple things to say about that. No. 1, the job of the manager is really not to be buddies with all the players. You have to make very difficult decisions over the course of the year," he said. "Sometimes players get a little personal...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... immediately tried to dispel the notion that he lost touch with his players in Oakland, including Jason Kendall, now the Brewers catcher."I've got a couple things to say about that. No. 1, the job of the manager is really not to be buddies with all the players. You have to make very difficult decisions over the course of the year," he said. "Sometimes players get a little personal...
View from the cheap seats (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... Bible Award for Yadier Molina in 2008 (88 points). Jose Molina finished tied for second with Jason Kendall of the Brewers this year at 63 points. With Bengie Molina placing eighth in the voting, it’s the first time any set of two brothers, much less three, have cracked the top ten in our Fielding Bible Award voting. That record may stand for quite some time. Other winners were: 2B...
U.S.S. Mariner (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
... Crosschecker • Pittsburgh Pirates 1991—1993: Scouting Director Notable draft picks: Tony Womack & Jason Kendall • New York Mets 1990: National Scouting Crosschecker 1983—1989: Area scout (Texas, Oklahoma & Missouri) Notable draft picks: Butch Huskey • Tarpon Springs High School (Fla.) 1980—1982: Baseball & Football Coach • Clairton High School (Penn.) 1977—1980: Baseball & Football...
