Monthly Archives: May 2009

May 24, 2009

Quick Hits

Will Carroll (Baseball Prospectus) reports that Houston pitcher Mike Hampton may miss his start this weekend because he cut a finger on a soap dispenser. Carroll also says that Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is optimistically thinking he’ll be back in … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2009

Interleague Baseball is Fun!

Lots of fun stuff going on in baseball right now – wish I had more time to chase it all down for you… Michael Cuddyer hit for the cycle – the fourth of 2009 and second for the Twins. Jake … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2009

Peavy Stays a Padre – Sox Crushed Twice in Loss to Twins, Too.

Was it that big a story? I guess so – but three of the top twenty baseball headlines featured Jake Peavy… Peavy, as you all know, rejected a trade that would have sent the Padre ace to the White Sox … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2009

You’re Out of Order – The Whole Lineup is Out of Order!

Fun stuff first – the Houston Astros Michael Bourn batted first and second against the Brewers because Cecil Cooper changed his mind about whether Bourn or Kaz Matsui should bat first or second. The lineup card in the dugout said … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2009

Vin Scully, Voice of the Yankees? Say it Ain’t So!!!

Carlos Delgado is out ten weeks to surgery on his impinged hip – the new injury of the new decade. The Mets can cope as they have a few outfield options and could choose to give one a shot at … Continue reading →

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