“Watching Ankiel try to hit Chapman was somewhere between comedy and tragedy; you got the sense that if Ankiel faced Chapman 100 times, he would strike out 100 times”
A man everyone calls “Goose” thinks K-Rod is a clown. Robble robble robble.
The Big East Tournament starts today. The Big East is so much better than the [...]

Good story on Fernando Martinez from Steve Popper.
David Brown is right: Jake Peavy does look like the dude from the Hurt Locker. Also, is it me or does Daniel Murphy look a little bit like the main guy from Avatar?
Jamaica and MLB are building a baseball field. Cool. Also, insert Tim Lincecum joke here.
Good poll [...]

The Amazin’ Avenue Annual is out. I’m going to get a print copy because I love seeing my name in print, but you can download it if you’re impatient. It’s really damn impressive.
A heroic Texas goat made a run for the Border, but was tranquilized by fascist Texan lawmen before he could even enjoy one [...]

Good news: Blood-spinning therapy is no longer controversial, plus this Daily News article contains a description of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s concerns about the treatment. Good job by them. My only complaint is that WADA is no longer headed by Dick Pound.
Alex Eisenberg from Baseball-Intellect.com drops by Amazin’ Avenue to break down Ike Davis’ swing. [...]

Spring Training games start today, weather permitting. Howard Megdal reminds us how little they matter.
I have a feeling this article provides a whole lot of basic background knowledge we’re going to want for the dystopian future.
How terrifying would it be to lift weights for two hours, run on the treadmill for 30 minutes, do [...]

Noted winner Alex Cora is referred to as “the ultimate loser.”
Aren’t we all in some way or another Jude Law’s love children?
Shocker: The Texas Cheese Fries at Chili’s are terrible for you. SPOILER ALERT: They’re probably also delicious.
I joined Matt, Greg and Steve on Seven Train to Shea last night to talk about the Mets’ [...]

Nick Evans is a fellow burrito enthusiast. He just officially won my vote for the 25th roster spot.
Obviously Corey Stokes needs to learn a lesson about finding a more discreet location. Also, a buddy of mine in college once got a ticket for public urination on P Street in DC. Totally worth whatever the fine [...]

Awesome news for this here blog network. I second Toby’s recommendation on Savannah, too. Fun town.
Jeff Francoeur predicts big things from Jeff Francoeur this year.
Conan O’Brien has joined Twitter.
Mike Salfino examines the early Vegas odds for next year’s Super Bowl.

The Mets are considering trying Eddie Kunz as a starter. Interesting.
“Clutch is what the Yankees need from him. Perhaps now more than ever.”
Blasphemy aside, Joe Janish makes a good point about the whole Sandy Koufax-in-camp thing: I’ve read this story before.
I really don’t want to make light of Shin-Soo Choo’s terrifying military situation, but man, [...]

There are times when even Mets fans have to give kudos to members of the Phillies, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t credit Jayson Werth for his excellent offseason beard.
Beautiful German biathlete Magdalena Neuner, who will break your heart then gun you down with pinpoint accuracy, feels mistreated by anti-doping officials.
W.T.F. Some fool must [...]