Monthly Archives: April 2010
Albert Pujols vs. Ryan Howard
Since Bobby Cox suggested that Albert Pujols is worth double that of Ryan Howard, I thought I’d see how insane that might be by looking at the numbers. Both players are winners, having been in a couple of World Series, … Continue reading
Uecker On DL With Heart Surgery
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, whose sense of humor – especially when poking fun at himself – and colorful commentary and story telling has earned him legions of fans across the upper midwest, is scheduled for surgery to replace … Continue reading
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Volquez Gets PED Suspension; Hoodie is “OKAY!” – MLB
Edinson Volquez, the injured Reds ace, apparently tested positive for PEDs during a spring training test. He claims that he had taken a fertility drug in the Dominican Republic as he and his wife are trying to start a family. … Continue reading
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Look Who is Contending! And, Notes From the Training Room…
I was looking at the standings and there it was… Pittsburgh is 7 – 5, and with a win last night the Nationals are 7 – 6. San Diego matches that – good enough for second in the NL West. … Continue reading
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2010 Season Forecast: Philadelphia Phillies
Last Five Years: 2009: 93 – 69 (1st, NL East, Lost World Series) 2008: 92 – 70 2007: 89 – 73 2006: 85 – 77 2005: 88 – 74 Runs Scored: 820 (1st NL) Runs Allowed: 709 (6th NL) Season … Continue reading
Filed under Andrew Carpenter, Antonio Bastardo, Ben Francisco, Brad Lidge, Brett Myers, Brian Schneider, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Ruiz, Chad Durbin, Chan Ho Park, Chase Utley, Chris Coste, Clay Condrey, Cole Hamels, Danys Baez, Dominic Brown, Eric Bruntlett, Greg Dobbs, J.A. Happ, Jamie Moyer, Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Blanton, John Mayberry Jr., Jose Contreras, Juan Castro, Kyle Kendrick, Lou Marson, Michael Schwimer, Michael Taylor, Pat Burrell, Paul Bako, Pedro Feliz, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Raul Ibanez, Rodrigo Lopez, Ross Gload, Roy Halliday, Ryan Howard, Ryan Madson, Scott Eyre, Season Forecast, Sergio Escalona, Shane Victorino, Tim Kennelly, Tyler Walker
Jimenez Tosses First Rocky No Hitter; Mets top Cards in 20 innings (and lots of old news)
Until last night, no Colorado Rockies pitcher had brought a no-hitter into the eighth inning – but Ubaldo Jimenez not only did that, he finished the job – cruising the last four innings and beating the Atlanta Braves. Jimenez battled … Continue reading
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Hudson Says Race Keeps Dye, Sheffield From Getting Jobs
Orlando Hudson, speaking with Yahoo Sports, suggested that the reason sluggers Jermaine Dye and Gary Sheffield can’t get jobs is – well, he wouldn’t say specifically but he SUGGESTED that it was because they were black. [Yahoo Sports] Look – … Continue reading
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Season Forecast: Arizona Diamondbacks
Last Five Years: 2009: 70 – 92 (5th in NL West) 2008: 82 – 80 2007: 90 – 72 2006: 76 – 86 2005: 77 – 85 Runs Scored: 720 (8th, NL) Runs Allowed: 782 (14th, NL) The Diamondbacks play … Continue reading
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