Sackings, switch-hitting and spending money

‘Weekly’ Hit Ground Ball 2008 – Week Twelve – Three managers are sacked.  One GM goes and maybe two more will follow? 

Switch-hit meets Switch-pitch – Highlighting the story of the Yankee’s minor league pitcher Pat Venditte

Beckhams get all the money – The Rays signed their number one pick for a lot of money, which can’t help but seem a little strange to British fans used to players having success at the professional level before banking millions.

Bash Brothers, Bronx Bombers, and Baseball in Europe – Plenty of baseball books are set to be released in the near future.  Here’s a rundown of some of the most appealing.

Switch-hitting cricketers – Kevin Pieterson’s switch-hit casued a stir this week and also showed how baseball and cricket have a fair amount in common.