Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
Reggie Sanders, St Louis Cardinals 4 for 4, 3 2B, HR, 2 runs, 5 rbis Reggie had four hits, all for extras on Saturday.
Reggie Sanders, St Louis Cardinals
4 for 4, 3 2B, HR, 2 runs, 5 rbis
Reggie had four hits, all for extras on Saturday.
You gotta wonder if anyone who votes for All-Stars even looks at how the players are doing (or if they’re playing at all). This year’s voting re-enforces my notion that voting should be left to managers, players, sportswriters, anyone who has a clue. Yes, it’s the fan’s game and they ultimately pay the the salaries … Continue reading “I’ve got a joke for you.. this year’s All-Star Voting”
You gotta wonder if anyone who votes for All-Stars even looks at how the players are doing (or if they’re playing at all). This year’s voting re-enforces my notion that voting should be left to managers, players, sportswriters, anyone who has a clue.
Yes, it’s the fan’s game and they ultimately pay the the salaries of the players… I’ve heard the arguement before. But why is Garciaparra with his 51 at-bats leading the NL shortstops in the balloting?
Why he’s even still on the ballot instead of Neifi Perez I don’t know. Unfortunately, it looks like the Neifi! write-in campaign isn’t working.
This definitely a situation where democracy is NOT working.
Good Sports Recordings has put out CD of some current and former MLB players singing (and rapping) their favorite tunes. They’re now selling it to the public with a portion of the profits going to the players’ favorite charities. The biggest name is Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith who probably had some coaching from his … Continue reading “Players Sing it Out”
Good Sports Recordings has put out CD of some current and former MLB players singing (and rapping) their favorite tunes. They’re now selling it to the public with a portion of the profits going to the players’ favorite charities.
The biggest name is Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith who probably had some coaching from his American Idol son Nikko. Some other on the CD include Omar Vizquel, Coco Crisp, Sean Casey and Aubrey Huff.
David Pinto from Baseball Musings forked over the $17.99 (plus s+h) to check it out. According to David, musical masterpiece this is not. It might be worth the cash for the kicks and giggles just the same. Check out his review.
Preston Wilson, Colorado Rockies 4 for 5, 2B, 2 HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis It’s not often you find a Rockies player in the LSOTD at least in a good way. PDub helped spur Colorado to a 12-4 victory over the Reds.
Preston Wilson, Colorado Rockies
4 for 5, 2B, 2 HR, 2 runs, 3 rbis
It’s not often you find a Rockies player in the LSOTD at least in a good way. PDub helped spur Colorado to a 12-4 victory over the Reds.
Atlanta rookie starter Kyle Davies continues to impress anyone paying atention. Today against the Pirates, he went 7 2/3 allowing no runs. Relatively speaking, he didn’t dominate rather he spread out 6 hits and 4 walks. All the same, no runs. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t get the win. Reliever John Foster got the win … Continue reading “Not to sound like a broken record but this Kyle Davies guy… is he for real?”
Atlanta rookie starter Kyle Davies continues to impress anyone paying atention. Today against the Pirates, he went 7 2/3 allowing no runs. Relatively speaking, he didn’t dominate rather he spread out 6 hits and 4 walks. All the same, no runs.
Unfortunately for him, he didn’t get the win. Reliever John Foster got the win when greybeard Julio Franco drove in the winning run with an rbi double in the top of the 9th.
For the season, Davies has allowed 2 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings.
According to this article on Bleed Cubbie Blue, this is only the fifth time the Cubs have played six or more straight night games on the West Coast. The last time it has happened was 1983 when they were swept by the Padres and lost 2 of 3 to LA. Looks like they have a … Continue reading “Nighttime Out West”
According to this article on Bleed Cubbie Blue, this is only the fifth time the Cubs have played six or more straight night games on the West Coast. The last time it has happened was 1983 when they were swept by the Padres and lost 2 of 3 to LA.
Looks like they have a chance to reverse that record this time if they can win tonight.
Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins 8 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 14 K A strong outing for Johan. Fourteen Ks in eight innings and in typical Twins style, he only allowed one walk. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the win in the extra inning game.
Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins
8 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 14 K
A strong outing for Johan. Fourteen Ks in eight innings and in typical Twins style, he only allowed one walk. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the win in the extra inning game.
Today, University of Illinois centerfielder Drew Davidson was chosen to the Louisville Slugger All-American third team. It’s the first such honor for an Illini since 2001. Congrats Drew!!
Today, University of Illinois centerfielder Drew Davidson was chosen to the Louisville Slugger All-American third team. It’s the first such honor for an Illini since 2001.
Congrats Drew!!
Champaign, IL native Matt Herges didn’t spend too much time being unemployed. After being designated for assignment a couple days ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks picked him up from the Giants for outfielder Doug Devore. I noted in an earlier posting that Herges’ has been on the decline in the last year or so. For what … Continue reading “Homeboy Herges Finds a New Home”
Champaign, IL native Matt Herges didn’t spend too much time being unemployed. After being designated for assignment a couple days ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks picked him up from the Giants for outfielder Doug Devore.
I noted in an earlier posting that Herges’ has been on the decline in the last year or so. For what it’s worth, despite a high ERA, he did have a career high 23 saves last year for the Giants.
I’ll bet the Giants fans just love LaTroy Hawkins now. In his second appearance with his new team, he loaded the bases and gave up a grand slam to Chase Utley to lose the game. But the word is the Giant fans weren’t too happy with the deal before this happened. At least not on … Continue reading “I don’t mean to bash LaTroy… but the story just writes itself”
I’ll bet the Giants fans just love LaTroy Hawkins now.
In his second appearance with his new team, he loaded the bases and gave up a grand slam to Chase Utley to lose the game.
But the word is the Giant fans weren’t too happy with the deal before this happened. At least not on this Giant web forum.
So much for making a “fresh start” on a new team.