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Former Slugger Ryan Klesko retires

By john • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: atlanta braves, ryan klesko, san diego padres, san fransisco giants

 After spending the off season looking for employment and not finding a full time gig Ryan Klesko has decided to retire according to former teammate Chipper Jones.
Klesko spent most of his 16 year career bouncing back and forth from first base and the outfield to accommodate other players on his teams.
A fifth round pick pick [...]


A few thoughts

By john • Feb 8th, 2008 • Category: ryan klesko, san antonio, san antonio spurs

It was 37 degrees when I woke up this morning (6 am) and by the time I got home and picked up a movie the temperature had risen to 81. (5:30 pm) Gotta love San Antonio in February huh?
Spurs were trailing the New York Knicks (what the heck) by 18 a few minutes in the [...]


Christmas Bargin Bin Hitters?

By john • Dec 18th, 2007 • Category: brad wilkerson, corey patterson, free agents, geoff jenkins, jeff cirillo, kenny lofton, luis gonzalez, marcus giles, mike cameron, mike lieberthal, mike piazza, mike sweeney, rod barajas, russell branyan, ryan klesko, sammy sosa, shannon stewart, shawn green, tony clark

With 6 shopping days left until Christmas the Free Agent shelves are clearing out. Teams looking to sign worthwhile free agents to big deals are in tough luck but there are a few guys who could prove to be worthwhile additions for the 2008 season.
The majority of these guys are coming off injuries or complelty [...]