JJ Hardy to Twins, AA sits on Sidelines

JJ Hardy to Twins for Bag of Balls

Via ESPN

The Minnesota Twins completed a trade Friday to acquire shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for centerfielder Carlos Gomez.

I’ve never been as high on Hardy as fellow Jays bloggers over at Ghostrunner on First and the Blue Jay Hunter. Still, I winced when I think of the missed opportunity …

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November 6th in 2008 Season, Matthias, Sabermetrics by Matthias Koster .

2008 Willie Mays Hayes Award

2008 Willie Mays Hayes Award

Who won the 2008 Willie Mays Hayes award?

Most, if not all, have seen the movie Major League. Remember the batting cage scene with manager Lou Brown and Willie Mays Hayes?

Lou Brown: Well, You run like Hays, but you hit like shit. With your speed, you’re suppoed to lay one down and beat it out. Everytime I …