Mo’ Moneyball…

Boston Red Sox Tickets Now Cost More Than Ever…
The Boston Herald today announced that the Boston Red Sox organization has once again raised prices on the some of the most expensive tickets in Major League Baseball for the 2010 Season.
 Overall the increase in prices amounts to 3.8%, which according to Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino is the [...]

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Developing Speed #1 by Roger White

Now that it is the off-season and time to focus on building core strength, agility and conditioning, here is the first in a series of brief guest articles by Roger White on developing speed and acceleration for youth athletes.
Powerful Speed & Acceleration Exercise #1: Resisted Sprints
One of my favorite exercises for improving speed in athletes of [...]

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Have You (Still) Got A Little Cap’n In Ya?

Jason Varitek has a big decision to make… Stay with the Old Towne Team as a back-up catcher and soul man or see if there are greener pastures out there somewhere. Good luck to Scott Boras on this one!

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To Be or Not To Be (in AAU), That is the Question

The Fall baseball season is over, the World Series is finished (congrats to the New York Yankees, I guess) and now it is officially the off-season. One of the decisions I have had to recently make is whether Matt is “to be or not to be” a ballplayer in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union see www.aauathletics.org) [...]

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Giants Fall to Rangers 15-5

OK, so in keeping solidarity with the Boston Red Sox being handed their hats by the Angels, the Giants played just as well tonight against the Rangers in a game where the Giants managed to register only 3 hits from both Matt L.’s and Ian P. while sponsoring a walk-a-thon from the mound during the [...]

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Games Wrap-up 9/25-10/10

The Giants have continued their Fall season with a couple of wins and a tie added to the books since the end of September.
9/25: Giants Win over Cardinals 10-7
The Giants came from behind in the 5th inning to steal a victory from the Cardinals with a 5-run rally. Both Matt L.’s were the heavy hitters with three doubles, [...]

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Great Gear #2: “Baseball Memories” Statistics Software

If you are an involved baseball parent or coach and have been looking for inexpensive, easy-to-use baseball statistics software, then check out my Great Gear Recommendation #2: “Baseball Memories” statistics software. This is a fantastic, fun and simple application that lets serious players, parents and coaches track individual player or team statistics and more without [...]

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Thoughts on Fall Ball

Now that the Fall Ball Season is underway, here are some thoughts From the Clubhouse:
All Fall Ball players should embrace the opportunity to have an extension of their season. It’s a great time to establish goals that will carry over into the off-season and set the stage for better play in the Spring.
Have Fall Goals
Each [...]

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Great Gear #1: The Glove Radar

Game gear along with many different tips & techniques can help you be a better baseball coach and be more effective at player development. Disclaimer: Everything I recommend here I personally own and use. My endorsement as a baseball dad and youth baseball coach is strictly based on my own personal experience. I have NO relationship [...]

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Game Wrap-up for Weekend 9/19-9/20

The Giants had a tough weekend of baseball, being defeated twice by the Red Sox and White Sox on beautiful weekend mornings. But any day on the ball field is better than a day anywhere else.
Giants Lose to Red Sox 13-10
The Giants lost to the Red Sox in Saturday’s game that featured a pitcher’s duel between Matt [...]

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