Ryan Freel

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Joey Gathright’s Bogus Journey

Since writing Ryan Freel’s Excellent Adventure on Tuesday, I have been unable to shake the urge to write a similar piece on Joey Gathright.  If I was staying true to the timeline, Gathright would…Read More

Ryan Freel’s Excellent Adventure

On December 9th, 2008 OF/IF-Ryan Freel, 3B-Brandon Waring, and 2B-Justin Turner were traded to the Baltimore Orioles.  In exchange, the Reds received C-Ramon Hernandez and cash.  At the time no one could…Read More

Thursday Crown Gems and Some Thoughts on Michael Vick

Covered in this edition of Crown Gems:  Michael Vick, second chances, Sidney Ponson, Ryan Freel, Doug Waechter, Gil Meche, Kyle Farnsworth, Chris Dwyer, Aaron Crow, Ken Williams, Adrian Beltre, and Hamfighters…Read More

Goodbye Ryan Freel and Other Moves

Today the Kansas City Royals designated OF-Ryan Freel for assignment effectively ending the brief Royals chapter of his career.  He was acquired from the Cubs for a player to be named later on July 6th.…Read More

Inconceivable and Inexcusable

The move occurred before last night’s game, but I couldn’t bring myself to write about it until today.  I was busy applying pressure to my head to keep it from exploding when I heard the news…Read More

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Roster Moves: Buck, Hulett, and Freel

C-John Buck has been activated from the DL.  To make room for him, the Royals have optioned Tug Hulett…Read More