Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
Kyle Davies from Atlanta made the most of his first appearance in the majors. He shut down Baltimore in five innings and got the win. He struck out six and walked three. He’s on my Rookie Watch.
Kyle Davies from Atlanta made the most of his first appearance in the majors. He shut down Baltimore in five innings and got the win. He struck out six and walked three.
He’s on my Rookie Watch.
The LA Dodgers purchased the contract of 29 year old Oscar Robles. Robles comes to the majors via the Mexican League and Dodger management has high hopes for him. According to Jim Tracy: “His versatility was something we were interested in at Spring Training. His ability to play in the middle of the infield … … Continue reading “Dodgers Bring Up Robles… Is he the Real Deal?”
The LA Dodgers purchased the contract of 29 year old Oscar Robles. Robles comes to the majors via the Mexican League and Dodger management has high hopes for him. According to Jim Tracy:
“His versatility was something we were interested in at Spring Training. His ability to play in the middle of the infield … he can play second, short and third. He’s very skillful in his ability to handle situational at-bats.”
He was hitting .388 with four homers and 20 ribbies in 29 games while playing for the Mexico City Red Devils.
Despite his advanced age, I’m putting him on my Rookie Watch.
Yankee Chien-Ming Wang didn’t get a win in his first career start but it’s not for trying. Wang gave up only 2 runs in 7 innings against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Unfortunately for Wang, reliever Tom Gordon gave up a run to tie the game, taking the win away from him. Nevertheless, Wang pitched … Continue reading “Rookie Watch- Chien-Ming Wang”
Yankee Chien-Ming Wang didn’t get a win in his first career start but it’s not for trying. Wang gave up only 2 runs in 7 innings against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Unfortunately for Wang, reliever Tom Gordon gave up a run to tie the game, taking the win away from him. Nevertheless, Wang pitched a great game, allowing 6 hits and 2 walks. Interestingly, he struck out no one.
I’m putting him on my Rookie Watch.
Toronto starter Gustavo Chacin was the LSOTD earlier in the season and on Wednesday, he allowed only 2 runs in 7 2/3 innings with a win against Tampa Bay. Thus far in the season, he is 4-1 with a miniscule 2.48 ERA. Definitely someone I am putting on my Rookie Watch list.
Toronto starter Gustavo Chacin was the LSOTD earlier in the season and on Wednesday, he allowed only 2 runs in 7 2/3 innings with a win against Tampa Bay. Thus far in the season, he is 4-1 with a miniscule 2.48 ERA.
Definitely someone I am putting on my Rookie Watch list.