Monthly Archives: April 2009

2009 Season Forecast: Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers 79 – 83 (2nd AL West – 21 Games Back) Runs Scored: 901 (Tops in AL) Runs Allowed: 967 (Worst in AL) 2008 Summary: The most exciting team, and one that is just a few pitchers away from … Continue reading

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Filed under Kevin Millwood, Josh Hamilton, Elvis Andrus, Texas Rangers, Sidney Ponson, Vincente Padilla, Nelson Cruz, Brandon McCarthy, Jason Grilli, Season Forecast, Frank Catalanotto, Frank Francisco, Milton Bradley, Michael Young, Matt Harrison, Tommy Hunter, Julio Borbon, Chris Davis, Dustin Nippert, Brandon Boggs, David Murphy, C.J. Wilson, Chad Tracy - TEX, Derek Holland, Eddie Guardado, Gerald Laird, Hank Blalock, Ian Kinsler, Jamey Wright, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joaquin Arias, Joaquin Benoit, Josh Rupe, Kameron Loe, Kasey Kiker, Kason Gabbard, Luis Mendoza, Marlon Byrd, Max Ramirez, Ramon Vazquez, Scott Feldman, Tanner Roark, Taylor Teagarden, Warner Madrigal

Drew, We Hardley Knew Ye; Kuroda to DL

San Diego optioned Drew Macias back to the minors after putting in a waiver claim on relief pitcher Luis Perdomo and then giving him a slot on the roster. Macias made two pinch hitting appearances… Perdomo could be solid. Originally … Continue reading

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Filed under Drew Macias, Eric Stults, Hiroki Kuroda, Luis Perdomo

Adenhart Dies in Accident; Macias Replaces Injured Floyd

Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was one of three people killed in a hit and run accident in the early hours of Thursday morning in Fullerton (CA). The car in which Adenhart was a passenger was hit by an allegedly drunk driver whose minivan ran a red light and smashed into the smaller Mitsubishi. After impact, the Mitsubishi smashed into a tree, while the driver of the minivan ran away from the scene on foot. Continue reading

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Filed under Baseball, Cliff Floyd, Drew Macias, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Nick Adenhart, San Diego Padres, Scott Hairston

2009 Season Forecast: Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners 61 – 101 (Last, AL West 39 games back) Runs Scored: 671 Runs Allowed: 811 2008 in Review: Many, many teams saw the acquisition of Erik Bedard and thought the Mariners would be really, really good – a … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Moore, Adrian Beltre, Brad Wilkerson, Brandon Morrow, Bryan LeHair, Carlos Silva, Carlos Triunfel, Chris Jakubauskas, Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Franklin Gutierrez, Garrett Olson, Gregory Halman, Ichiro Suzuki, J.J. Putz, Jamie Burke, Jarrod Washburn, Jeff Clement, Jeremy Reed, Jose Lopez, Jose Vidro, Ken Griffey, Kenji Johjima, Luis Valbuena, Mark Lowe, Matt Tuiasosopo, Michael Pineda, Michael Saunders, Miguel Batista, Miguel Cairo, Mike Sweeney, Nathan Adcock, Phillippe Aumont, R.A. Dickey, Raul Ibanez, Richie Sexton, Roy Corcoran, Russell Branyan, Ryan Feierabend, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Sean Green, Season Forecast, Seattle Mariners, Shawn Kelley, Willie Bloomquist, Wladimir Balentien, Yuniesky Betancourt

2009 Season Forecast: Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles 2008: 68-93 (5th AL East, 28.5 games back) Runs Scored: 782 Runs Allowed: 869 With the trade of Miguel Tejada and Erik Bedard to Houston and Seattle respectively for prospects, 2008 represented the first year of a rebuilding … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Jones, Alex Cintron, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Brad Bergesen, Brandon Cooney, Brandon Erbe, Brandon Fahey, Brandon Snyder, Brian Bass, Brian Burres, Brian Roberts, Cesar Izturis, Chad Bradford, Chad Moeller, Chris Ray, Chris Tillman, Chris Waters, Cole McMurray, Daniel Cabrera, David Hernandez, Dennis Sarfate, Erik Bedard, Felix Pie, Freddie Bynum, Garrett Olson, George Sherrill, Greg Zaun, Guillermo Quiroz, Jake Arriata, Jamie Walker, Jason Berken, Jay Payton, Jeremy Guthrie, Jim Johnson, Jim Miller, Juan Castro, Julio Manon, Kevin Millar, Lance Cormier, Lou Montanez, Luke Scott, Matt Alberts, Matt Wieters, Melvin Mora, Miguel Tejada, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimhold, Oscar Salazar, Pat Egan, Radhames Liz, Ramon Martinez, Rich Hill, Robbie Hammock, Ryan Freel, Season Forecast, Steve Trachsel, Troy Patton, Ty Wiggington

2009 Season Forecast: Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies 74 – 88 (3rd NL West)  Scored 747 Allowed 822 Quick Season Summary: Colorado was coming off the heels of a remarkable stretch run that got the Rockies into the World Series for the first time.  With a … Continue reading

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Filed under Aaron Cook, Aneury Rodriguez, Brad Hawpe, Brandon Hynick, Brian Fuentes, Casey Weathers, Chaz Roe, Chris Ianetta, Clint Barmes, Colorado Rockies, Dexter Fowler, Garrett Atkins, Glendon Rusch, Greg Reynolds, Greg Smith, Huston Street, Ian Stewart, Jason Grilli, Jason Hammel, Jason Marquis, Jayson Nix, Jeff Baker, Jeff Francis, Jhoulys Chacin, Jorge De La Rosa, Livan Hernandez, Manny Corpas, Mark Redman, Matt Holliday, Matt Miller, Michael Paulk, Omar Quintanilla, Ryan Spilborgs, Scott Podsednik, Season Forecast, Seth Smith, Taylor Buchholz, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Ubaldo Jimenez, Willy Taveras, Yorvit Torrealba