30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/8590096 en-us Danny Knobler writes about baseball for CBSSports.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:41 EST The Knobler Blog : CBSSports.com Blogs http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18410854?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18410854?source=rss_blogs_MLB I would have voted for Chris Carpenter, but I can't say Tim Lincecum doesn't deserve the National League Cy Young Award. ... A worthy winner -- or 3 worthy of winning Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:38 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18410854?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18393732?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18393732?source=rss_blogs_MLB The system still needs changing. ... Manager of the Year (except October), Part II Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:45 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18393732?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18390092?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18390092?source=rss_blogs_MLB The MVP award is supposed to be the one that's tied to team performance. How valuable can you be, the argument goes, when your team isn't even in the pennant race? ... The Carlton connection Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:37 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18390092?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18359398?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18359398?source=rss_blogs_MLB There’s nothing wrong with Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey as Rookie of the Year winners. ... 20-game winner or batting champ? Take your pick Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:01:20 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18359398?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18130458?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18130458?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- A month ago today, baseball’s postseason unofficially began at the Metrodome, with that incredible play-in game between the Twins and the Tigers. ... From the Metrodome to Broadway, a great month Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:33:56 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18130458?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18084199?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18084199?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Nobody writes books about Game 5. ... The magic of Game 6 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:59:51 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18084199?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18075141?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18075141?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- Just to make things clear, Cole Hamels said Monday that he can wait for the season to end. ... On second thought, Hamels can wait Tue, 03 Nov 2009 1:21:01 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18075141?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18063356?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18063356?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- And so the postseason comes full circle. ... Concerned about sign-stealing? Don't use signs Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:06:54 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18063356?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18052498?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18052498?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- Johnny Damon was as heads-up as could be. ... Damon was aware, and the Phillies weren't Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:59 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18052498?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18050822?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18050822?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies tried to stop Alex Rodriguez by making him uncomfortable. ... A-Rod gets comfortable, sends Yanks to Game 4 win Thu, 05 Nov 2009 0:42:33 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18050822?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18034684?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18034684?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- Somehow, Cliff Lee is supposed to feel bad that he isn't doing what CC Sabathia is doing. ... Sabathia -- not Lee -- is bucking the trend Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:06 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/18034684?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17991444?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17991444?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- The stat guys won't like this. ... Jeter on bunt: 'That's how you win' Sun, 01 Nov 2009 9:13:40 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17991444?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17989468?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17989468?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has settled on Joe Blanton as his Game 4 starter. ... Blanton to start Game 4 for Phils Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:54 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17989468?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17982547?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17982547?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- First he said Phillies in 5. ... Rollins: It was 'tame and civilized' in NY Mon, 02 Nov 2009 7:30:31 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17982547?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17981109?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17981109?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- The night seemed to be all about Pedro Martinez, from the moment he started warming up, with “Who’s your daddy?” echoing around Yankee Stadium. ... All about Pedro? Burnett wins Game 2 for Yanks Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:53:38 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17981109?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17972152?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17972152?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Yankees manager Joe Girardi has made a lineup change for Game 2 of the World Series, dropping Nick Swisher in favor of Jerry Hairston Jr. ... Game 2: Yankees play Hairston in Swisher's spot Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:36:06 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17972152?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17938737?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17938737?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Last year's World Series had its moments. ... Predictions and frills: Hey, it's New York Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:01:27 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17938737?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17937009?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17937009?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Was there one moment that guaranteed that the Yankees would be in the World Series this year? ... Hinske -- of course -- makes it back to Series Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:34:20 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17937009?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17934122?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17934122?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- It's raining at Yankee Stadium today. ... The House of Rain Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:59 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17934122?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17862586?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17862586?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Rainouts mess with schedules. ... ALCS rainout could mean Lackey in Game 7 -- or 6 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:57:10 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17862586?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17847268?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17847268?source=rss_blogs_MLB In the Phillies' celebration the other night, there were many questions asked about the Yankees. ... Does the long ALCS benefit the Phils? Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:49 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17847268?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17824147?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17824147?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- You think Pedro Martinez wants a chance at the Yankees? ... Pedro vs. Yankees? 'Get your ticket' Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:23:19 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17824147?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17818070?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17818070?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- So far, it hasn't been a great trip to Philadelphia for the Dodgers. ... Bruce, Ned and the Spectrum Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:21:10 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17818070?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17800276?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17800276?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- Here's a guess that the Phillies front office hasn't asked Charlie Manuel about the World Series yet. ... Think ahead? Not Manuel's Phillies Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:08:30 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17800276?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17798959?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17798959?source=rss_blogs_MLB PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies won the World Series at Citizens Bank Park last October. ... 'The stadium was shaking' Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:07:19 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17798959?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17725613?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17725613?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Despite an awful weather forecast, it appears that Game 1 of the American League Championship Series will go on as scheduled tonight. ... ALCS to start -- and continue? -- on schedule Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:32:38 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17725613?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17705127?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17705127?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Torii Hunter tried to convince Mark Teixeira to stay with the Angels. It didn't work. ... Teixeira, Hunter meet again -- in ALCS Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:31 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17705127?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690885?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690885?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- Brian Cashman says he never intended to paint the Yankees as an underdog. ... The Yankees as underdogs? It just doesn't fit Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:05:05 EST http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690885?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690369?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690369?source=rss_blogs_MLB NEW YORK -- The weather forecasters say there’s an 80 percent chance of rain for Friday’s Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. ... Rain could derail Yankee plans for Sabathia Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:43:26 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17690369?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17656070?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17656070?source=rss_blogs_MLB This isn't really fair, I realize. ... Twins fans are angry -- at me Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:02:41 EDT http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/17656070?source=rss_blogs_MLB 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/8590096 100 The Knobler Blog : CBSSports.com Blogs