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From the Windup: Piniella's Impatience No Virtue

Late Wednesday afternoon, seemingly senile Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced he was moving the team's Opening Day starter to the bullpen -- after four starts. The lazy thing to do is to look at Carlos Zambrano's 1-2 record and 7.45 ERA and proclaim it was the correct move; a demotion, of course. Big Z is a pretty...

From the Windup: Being Milton Bradley

Let's get one thing straight before I delve into this. I do not dislike Milton Bradley as a person. I don't know him, personally, and I never condone people passing judgment on an individual they've never met. That being said, I loathe everything he lets the public see. So far this season, which isn't even 10 games...

From the Windup: Superstition and Baseball Go Hand-in-Hand

"I'm not superstitious. I am, however, a little stitious." - Michael Scott, The Office With the opening of baseball season, the masses were recently reminded, once again, how insane baseball players can be when it comes to seemingly silly superstitions. Tim Lincecum, the reigning two-time Cy Young award winner, has worn...

From the Windup: Embrace the Fantasy

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday. Once baseball teams report to camp for spring training, the anticipation for the coming season begins to build. Along with the ever-present optimism that comes with the territory, many die-hard baseball fans have something...

From the Windup: A Time for Optimism

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday. Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp. Ah, soak it in. The wait is over. Baseball season is on the horizon. After a long, cold winter offseason, there is a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. The day spring...