Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Does the hiring of Dana Brown represent a change in philosophy for the Astros and Jim Crane? Possibly. Then, the relief came. No offense to Brad Ausmus, but I frankly had zero desire to see him in charge of a baseball operations department, at least right now without meaningful front-office experience. Of the known candidates, Dana Brown … [Read more...] about The Paradigm Shift
Archives for January 2023
What’s first on Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown’s checklist?
The new general manager has an opportunity to keep a dynasty rolling. … [Read more...] about What’s first on Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown’s checklist?
AP source: Royals agree with RHP Greinke on deal for 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals and Zach Greinke have agreed to a contract for the coming season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday, making it nine seasons over two stints in Kansas City for the six-time All-Star pitcher. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the 39-year-old Greinke still needed to pass a physical. The … [Read more...] about AP source: Royals agree with RHP Greinke on deal for 2023
Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays will be built near the current one under plans unveiled Monday as part of a massive redevelopment project that also includes affordable housing, office space and retail in what was once a thriving Black neighborhood. Mayor Ken Welch, of St. Petersburg, Florida, chose a partnership between the Rays and the … [Read more...] about Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment
Chip Caray follows grandpa’s footsteps as voice of Cardinals
Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking over as the television play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray became a baseball staple with the same club. Bally Sports Midwest announced Caray's hiring in a statement Monday. The voice of the Atlanta Braves is replacing Dan McLaughlin, who … [Read more...] about Chip Caray follows grandpa’s footsteps as voice of Cardinals