Mike Sweeney

Scottish seine fisherman Steve Fitz on his boat, the Mr. Morgan © Erika Nortemann/TNC My daughter and I love to fish (on my iPhone). She’s 2; I’m a bit older, but we’re both excellent anglers (on my iPhone). Flick Fishing and Fishing Kings are our favorites. It’s no substitute for a father-daughter fishing trip, but there’s much less gear involved, and we never have to retie our lines. I’m keen on teaching her where her food comes from and never thinking fish comes from the grocery store...Read Full Story

Latest Update News Mike Sweeney: Mariners have traded Mike Sweeney to the Phillies for a PTBNL. Well, I certainly didn’t see this one coming. Sweeney has actually been good this year, posting a .354 wOBA, though frequent injuries have only allowed him to accumulate 110 plate appearances. Mike’s time in Seattle has certainly had its moments – shaving cream pies, threatening to fight teammates, promoting the nicknames ‘Paper Boy” and “FiFi”, among others. I think what I’ll remember him...Read Full Story

Kansas City Royals on the rise Why I think the Royals are slowly but surely coming back on the map From: Iluvsport Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 05:14 More in SportsRead Full Story

Sweeney was signed last season for his leadership contributions. He aced that assignment, helping to bring together a once-fractured clubhouse. His contributions on the field were less visible. He pos… SourceRead Full Story

< ![CDATA[ According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star , Mike Sweeney will officially announce his retirement later today. As of January of this year , the 37-year-old was looking to play in 2011.  He was looking for the right fit with a contender and for a Major League deal. The Phillies had told Sweeney that they would invite ...Read Full Story