Category Archives: Cody Ross

Ellsbury Out With Separated Shoulder, and Happy Birthday, Ben Tincup!

The Boston Red Sox placed centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day DL due to a separated shoulder suffered when he was removed in the front end of a double play against the Rays.  Ellsbury could miss at least six weeks, … Continue reading

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Can you make a competitive team with your pick of the remaining free agents?

I was flipping through the list of remaining free agents (as of 1/16/2012) and tried to field the best team possible with those players still available.  Here’s what you can do… Catcher: The best hitting catcher is probably Ramon Castro, … Continue reading

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Winning and Losing Streaks

With the new season off and running, the first thing we look at in the standings is the last “0″ on the board.  Texas edged Seattle last night to become the first team to five wins (5 – 0), while … Continue reading

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Opening Day: The Best Day of the Year

Opening Day in Major League Baseball is my favorite day of the year – and this one had plenty of highlights that suggest that 2011 could be as exciting a season as can be imagined. Red catcher Ramon Hernandez hits … Continue reading

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2010 Season Forecast: Florida Marlins

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 87 – 75 (2nd, NL East) 2008: 84 – 77 2007: 71 – 91 2006: 78 – 84 2005: 83 – 79 Finally people started seeing the Marlins for what they are – a talented team … Continue reading

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Top NL Rightfielders in 2009

Jayson Werth (PHI):  Made more plays defensively in rightfield than Shane Victorino made in center – which is amazing, really.  Throw in 36 homers and a .376 OBP and you have one of the best players in baseball.  (111.3 Runs … Continue reading

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Top NL Centerfielders in 2009

Matt Kemp (LAD):  The best centerfielder in baseball for 2009.  Hit close to .300 in Dodger Stadium with power and some patience.  As an outfielder, he’s graceful and fast – which also helps him steal bases.  And, he’s just getting … Continue reading

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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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2009 Season Forecast: Florida Marlins

Florida Marlins 2008: 84-77 (3rd NL East, 7.5 games back) At some point, the people who regularly pick the Marlins to finish 71 – 91 are going to finally understand that General Manager Larry Beinfest knows what he’s doing.  Florida … Continue reading

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