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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Monday, 23 August 2010 22:00 |
 This time of year, like many sports enthusiasts, I multi-task as I continue managing my baseball teams and prepare for the beginning of football season. I’m eyeing the baseball playoffs, and determining just what it will take to get there – and win there: what pitchers and bench players I need, what September call-ups intrigue me, as well as other young prospects who could make a difference. I’m also considering the impact of Willie Colon’s injury, Tim Tebow’s hair and Brett Favre’s return. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 00:00 |
 My headline may be a bit strong and perhaps exaggerated, but I got your attention, right? Headlines are like pickup lines – they need to be appealing and inviting, and dare I say catchy? Oh wait, no. I hate that word. I decided to be bold this time. With only a few weeks left in the season, I have limited time to make you add, drop, trade, quit, scoff, scream, drink, etc. So listen up! Take a good look at these waiver wire finds. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Monday, 09 August 2010 22:48 |
 I’ve made a lot of mistakes this year. To spare you and me both, I will only recount those related to fantasy. My most recent in-my-face backfire was acknowledged on Sunday when Toronto’s Scott Morrow pitched a one-hit shutout, striking out 17 batters against the Rays. Great, super, wonderful for Morrow. Bad for me. I dropped him three months ago. Of course. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 00:00 |
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Saturday’s trade news for most is just business. Just another baseball transaction. And while interesting to some, it’s one of several newsworthy stories in the sports world. Even if you’re a Yankees fan, this probably is routine to you by now. The pennant chase prompts another July shopping spree with contending teams stockpiling players.
It was a smart move. It was the right move. And it was inevitable. I know all these things, yet I don’t feel any better. Lance Berkman is a Yankee. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00 |
 It was a little creepy. I was enjoying wine with a friend after work. We exchanged silly stories that seemed to get more and more ridiculous the longer we talked. Laughter and wine ensued. At some point, I briefly mentioned my plummeting fantasy team, which is not at all funny. I’m sure for a moment, I had the look of despair and disgust. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Monday, 19 July 2010 20:09 |
 Poor catchers. They’re the slow, awkward players on the team. They wear goofy padding, restricting armor and a cage strapped to their heads. They have bad knees and even worse batting averages. They’re the chubby kids with chocolate popsicle stains on their jerseys.
Are catchers perhaps dispensable? I realize they’re the signal callers of the game. They are sometimes the pitching coach, or psychologist or even the cheerleader. They are the on-field strategist. They’re appreciated for their smarts and leadership. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Monday, 12 July 2010 20:44 |
 I wouldn’t say I’m Lebron-James-City-of-Cleveland disloyal. But I attempted to trade Trevor Cahill. In all my fantasy leagues, I have strong, dependable pitching. But I never have enough power, although I imagine most general managers feel that way. Kind of like asking if you’re paid fairly. Same for power. No one ever thinks they have enough. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Tuesday, 06 July 2010 00:00 |
 Thank you, Jeremy Bonderman. It’s been a week since a player lost his cool. I actually think you were right, Jeremy. Ump CB Bucknor clearly was squeezing the strike zone, at least for the handful of pitches I saw on Sports Center. Opponent Cliff Lee, on the other hand, was given the generous Greg Maddux perimeter. Bucknor was on target, though, when he saw you were out of line. Thus, the fifth-inning ejection. And the automatic entry into my blog. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Monday, 28 June 2010 22:20 |
.jpg) My no-hitter definitely deserves an asterisk. Especially considering I’ve never pitched a game. Not in Major League Baseball, not in the minors, not anywhere. But the fact remains, the Rays are hitless against me.
Sound ridiculous? How about an eight-walk no-hitter? Edwin Jackson’s hitless wonder over the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25 was certainly an accomplishment, and a rare feat, but it deserves a “yeah, but look at all those walks.”
I’ll get to the walks. But you should know there’s a lot more to this game than the zero hits and eight walks. It’s a doozie. In fact, after further review of the box score and game recap, I’m not sure if this no-hitter is less impressive or perhaps even more impressive than most. An argument can be made for both sides. |
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Woman's Lip
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Written by Erin Skelley
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 00:00 |
 Is it the best among the worst or the worst among the best? I love debating the best players not in Baseball’s Hall of Fame. It sparks interesting discussion, especially if you have an emotional investment and feel your guy has been wronged, robbed and insulted.
It’s a shame to have such an illustrious career, only to conclude it with controversy surrounding the vote. I feel bad for the small group of greats on the cusp of a bronze plaque, only to settle for jersey retirement and a pre-game ceremony in their home stadium.
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