Just thought it was inevitable that we start this conversation, given Curt Schilling's retirement announcement yesterday. So ... is Curt Schilling a Hall of Famer? And if so, is he a first ballot guy or someone who'll wait a few years? Saw a very impressive stat last night ... Schilling had something like a 2.28 ERA in the post-season, which is the best ever for … [Read more...] about The Case of the Bloody Sock
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More from the WBC
The USA and Venezuela were clearly the standout teams in the Toronto pool of the World Baseball Classic. Following Canada's near upset of Team USA in the opening game, they went on to disappoint the hometown fans by losing their next game to Italy. Italy looked impressive in defeating Canada 6-2, but were no match for the Venezuelans in losing twice to them, 7-0 and … [Read more...] about More from the WBC
Tuesdays with Smitty: Special Edition
Back from Toronto, I thought it was a great opportunity to share some of the images Chas, D.J. and I have enjoyed at the World Baseball Classic. So while Chas and D.J. remain in Toronto for the rest of the tourney, here are some of the images that we took in at a great event. So enjoy... … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Special Edition
World Baseball Classic 2009
This article marks a couple of firsts for the Pickin’ Splinters site: the first ever post written from outside of the United States, and the first collaboration between two different contributors to the site. This evening, Chas and Smitty are joining forces, with a little help from their traveling companion DJ, and writing about their experiences in Toronto at the opening round … [Read more...] about World Baseball Classic 2009
Tuesdays with Smitty: Winners & Losers of NFL Free Agency
By Aaron M Smith It is hard to believe March is here already. While it may have snuck up on us, it has certainly started off with a bang. First March has brought us a new release from the Irish rockers, U2 ( 'No Line on the Horizon'). But March has also brought us the beginning of NFL Free Agency. I must admit, writing an article while listening to a brand new … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Winners & Losers of NFL Free Agency