Links around the interwebs

Before I get to some of the great links I found today, I’d like to remind you all that I’m still blogging at Bugs & Cranks. My latest post can be found here, an archive of my work here. Some great links:

• The Angels are getting a break — Josh Beckett has been scratched from his start tonight. As Center Field points out, Beckett needs his ice cream. (Center Field)
• At first, I couldn’t understand why Tampa Bay locked up Evan Longoria to a long-term deal when he’s been in the majors for a week, but Baseball Mastermind does a fantastic job of breaking down why it’s a good thing for them. (Baseball Mastermind)
• The Devil Rays have the best bullpen in baseball? Has the world gone mad? (Bugs & Cranks)
• A post-game interview with Rick Neuheisel from 1984, when he was a player. (Bruins Nation)
• Joe Girardi is getting rid of candy and ice cream in the Yankee clubhouse even though baseball’s the one sport where overweight players can thrive. (Larry Brown Sports)
• So the Patriots are still trying to trademark 19-0? Really? (Hugging Harold Reynolds)
• Jim Thome keeps moving up the career home runs leaderboard. (Babes Love Baseball)
• As good of a hitter as he is, why does Micah Owings bat ninth in the lineup? (UmpBump)