Monthly Archives: September 2009
Tigers – Twins Tussle Worth Every Penny
Wow! With the season on the line, both the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers put up gargantuan efforts yesterday during a day-night doubleheader. In the afternoon game, the Twins and Tigers went into extra innings tied at one when Orlando … Continue reading
Angels, Dodgers Clinch Playoff Spots; Braves Keep Winning
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Angels, who pounded the floundering Texas Rangers, 11 – 0, to win the AL West Division. After the game, the team poured champaign over the jersey of Nick Adenhart, who had died in a hit … Continue reading
Congrats to Yankees and Cards; Tigers and Twins Face Off for AL Central
The Yankees will get a week to rest a player or two, organize the playoff rotation, and work off a little Champaign Hangover… After sweeping the Red Sox, the Yankees won the AL East and won their 100th game of … Continue reading
Lidge Blows Eleventh Save (!) – and Other News…
When the rain came, the Marlins trailed the Phillies 6 – 4. Then, the Marlins brought the rain, with Jorge Cantu and Brett Carroll knocking in runs to beat Brad Lidge and the Phillies. For Lidge, he’s blown 11 saves … Continue reading
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Cooper Fired in Houston; Did He Have a Chance?
This is your lot, Cecil Cooper. Your two best players, Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt, showed signs of getting older – missing time and underperforming. Your shortstop is older than people were told and no longer is a force at … Continue reading
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Bradley Sent Home; Next Stop – Japan?
Well, you had to see this coming. The Cubs brass, looking for an excuse to rid themselves of the discontented (and disappointing) outfielder, got one when Milton Bradley dissed the Cubs in an interview with the Daily Herald. So, once … Continue reading
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While the Rangers Fall, Two Races Just Got Interesting…
Wow – the wrong end of four shutouts in five games… The Rangers are done – picking the worst possible time for a batting slump never seen in Arlington before. Last night, Scott Kazmir and the Angels did the trick, … Continue reading
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Morneau Sidelined; Dice-K is Back! (Not sure if you should be excited, though)
After three to four weeks of lower back pain, a CT scan showed that Twins first baseman Justin Morneau has a small stress fracture in his back. As such, the former MVP will be shut down for the next three … Continue reading
