Scott Rolen

1998, the year Corey and I graduated high school, the year the Philadelphia Phillies finished a dismal 75-87. At the helm was current BoSox manager Terry Francona. Although it was only 10 seasons ago, there are only 6 players still active in MLB (Scott Rolen, Bobby Abreu, Marlon Anderson, Gary Bennett, Paul Byrd, and Curt Schilling). Take a stroll down memory lane with me now as we gaze into the Phils team of 1998. Lineup: Catcher- Recently retired Mike Lieberthal split time behind the plate with roid-boy Bobby Estalella, Mark "Hey, You're Not My" Parent, and the previously mentioned Gary Bennett. Lieby's stats- 39 ... Read Full Story

Here were the top MLB performances from the four games on Thursday, July 17, 2008, the first day back from the All-Star break: • New York Mets third baseman David Wright went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs in the Mets’ 10-8 road win at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati over the Reds. It was their tenth straight victory, their longest winning streak since July 1991, and ties the longest in the majors this season with the Minnesota Twins. • New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and three runs batted in. ... Read Full Story

Several major league sources have confirmed that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to send third baseman Scott Rolen to the Toronto Blue Jays for third baseman Troy Glaus. Rolen has been on the trading block ever since having a falling out with future Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa this past season. In order for the Cards to accept the deal, Glaus had to agree to extend his $11.25 million option for 2009. Since Rolen had three years left on his deal, the Cardinals were not going to trade away three years of security at that position in exchange for one. This deal ... Read Full Story

Scott Rolen has whined, whimpered, and cried his way out of America's heart and right into Toronto. Have fun in Canada you big cry baby! I'm going to refer to Fergie on this- I hope you know, I hope you know, That this has nothing to do with you. It's personal, Myself and I. We got some straightenin' out to do. And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket, But I've got to get a move on with my life. It's time to be a big girl now, And big girls don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. Scott Rolen ... Read Full Story

In what could be a pre-cursor to his departure in a trade from St. Louis, Cardinals 3B Scott Rolen has listed his house for sale, according to BlockShopper.com Rolen still has 3yrs/$36 million left on his contract, and a full no-trade clause, but with the Cardinals beginning a rebuilding process, that began with the trade of former All-Star centerfielder Jim Edmonds last week, Rolen could be amiable to a trade elsewhere to finish up his career. It has been noted since the '06 World Series that Rolen and manager Tony LaRussa have not been on good terms in some time. So could Rolen be ... Read Full Story