White smoke at Wrigley: Team has chosen new third baseman
The Chicago Cubs have chosen a new third baseman for 2013, as evidenced by the white smoke billowing across the sky above Wrigley Field. While there's no word yet on who the lucky ballplayer will be, Cubs President Theo Epstein was willing to provide some details.
Mets sign The Ghost of Manny Ramirez to bolster 2013 outfield
"I think The Ghost of Manny can be a really great addition to our squad this year," said Alderson. "We knew we needed a fresh body to man the outfield, and when we called the The Ghost's agent up in Heaven, we got an excited response from an apparition who sounded enthused to join the Mets."
Sveum says Cubs might go without a third baseman in 2013
“What’s the point?” Sveum said from the club’s spring training complex in Mesa. “The three of them [Ian Stewart, Luis Valbuena and Josh Vitters] are triple threats: Can’t hit, can’t field, can’t throw.”
Fidel Castro named roving pitching coach for Miami Marlins
“Since I gave up the Presidency in 2008 to my brother, Raul, I’ve been bored out of my cabeza,” Castro told Juventud Rebelde (Rebellious Youth) published by the Union of Young Communists.
Kenny Williams already tired of new job
“There just isn’t a helluva lot to do,” Williams said. “My day starts around 10 in the morning when I check the office pool’s Power Ball lottery tickets. After a two-hour lunch, I wake Jerry [Reinsdorf] from his nap about three-o’clock, and then it’s time to head home.”
Yankees unveil souvenir arm and leg casts ahead of injury-plagued season
"These are the same casts that 10 or 15 Yankees will probably have to wear this season," said Yankees GM Brian Cashman. "For the low price of $34.99, you can experience 2013 just like a player on the field."
Cubs to honor Hawks streak by losing 24 straight games to start season
"The Blackhawks have become synonymous with winning in this town, so that mantle is taken," said Cubs president Theo Epstein. "But losing? We own that. And that's how we plan to make history."
