This Week's Links (5/12-5/16)

Paul DePodesta, who is now working with the Padres, started a blog.

So did Bill Simmons. No comments though.

Manny.

Brian Sabean, being awesome. Comment #24 is hysterical.

A reason for decreased scoring- the weather?

So, Brian Bannister, why'd you struggle a couple starts ago? “Just had to let my Babip regress before I started dealing again.” And why do you pitch better during the day? "The hitters tell me my fastball looks faster when they’re still a little hungover.” Okay, got it. Thanks.

Chuck keeps it real.

Zumsteg has the right idea.

This Week's Links (5/5-5/9)

14-22. Worst record in the AL. First baseman throwing his helmet at opposing pitchers. Fire McLaren!

"Charles Barkley Is a Dumbass."

Cliff Lee took the subway to Yankee Stadium before his start on Wednesday. He should just run for President at this point, really.

What would happen if you let a pitcher play CF? Oh, I see.

"Wait, let me get this straight, you proposed when it wasn’t even Felix day?"

Starting price for Super Bowl XLIII commercials: $3 million.

Congratulations to Brian Sabean, winner of the Worst GM tournament.

This Week's Links (2/11-2/15)

Mr. I: "If there was ever a Douchebag Smurf, this is what he would've looked like."

Guesses on the lines for tomorrow's college basketball games.

More projected standings, this time using CHONE. 89 wins for the Rays?

Pomeroy:

Louisville probably won't win the Big East regular season title, but don't let that fool you. They're the best team in the conference.

A very flattering picture of Josh Beckett.

YouTube was forced to delete all the Berman videos. Deadspin wasn't.

NL Spring Training previews from Sheehan: East, Central, West. On the Giants:

Winter grade: F
They took a 71-91 team and replaced its best position player with a guy coming off a career year who’s had two above-average seasons in his life. For $60 million. Good luck with that.
One move to make: Release half the roster. And the general manager.

Indeed.