Mike Sweeney was the type of player who was always regarded as one of the nicest guys; a great clubhouse guy who was always genuine with his teammates.  But if anyone tried to double cross him, they quickly learned that the big fella had quite the temper — just ask Jeff Weaver or the entire 2010 Seattle Mariners team.

To honor the once prolific slugger, we decided that it would only be appropriate to showcase the real Mike Sweeney. So here it is: the video of the epic Sweeney/Weaver brawl. Enjoy.

I like the part where he refers to Jeff Weaver as “one of the better pitchers in baseball.”

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Miguel Cabrera 2000 Topps Traded

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#19 Jacob Turner – Detroit Tigers

RHP

DOB: 5-21-91

ETA: 2013

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At this year’s Winter Meetings, the Detroit Tigers struggled to complete a blockbuster trade as they had the previous two seasons.  On a team rich with both young and veteran big-league-ready talent, the first player that every team inquired about was the their prized prospect, Jacob Turner.  In the end, the Tigers were unwilling to hear offers for the 19-year old right-hander, and were forced to pass on several potential trade opportunities.  It seemed that there was nothing offered that could match Turner’s potential impact on both the Tigers’ rotation, as well as the rest of baseball.

After compiling a 20-4 career record and 187 strikeouts for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner was widely considered to be one of the best right-handed pitchers in the 2009 draft class.  Although he had previously committed to play for North Carolina, the Tigers drafted the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Turner in the first-round with the 9^th overall selection.

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#46 Nick Castellanos – Detroit Tigers

3B

DOB: 3/4/92

ETA: 2013

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