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Archive for April 2008

April 23rd, 2008

Around the Majors: Baseball Odds and Ends

Alex Rodriguez Sits
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a strained quadriceps and missed New York’s game on Tuesday. However, Rodriguez also would have likely missed the game even if he hadn’t suffered the injury. He was in Miami with his wife, who was giving birth.
Rodriguez plans to return to the Yankees […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Josh Beckett Injury Update

The Boston Red Sox scratched their ace from Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels due to a stiff neck. Josh Beckett, who was also recovering from flu-like symptoms, was replaced by David Pauley. Pauley was recalled from Triple-A to make the start.
The good news is that the neck stiffness isn’t believed to […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Could Miguel Tejada Get Deported?

Miguel Tejada keeps finding himself in more and more legal trouble. His troubles started when he apparently lied about any knowledge regarding steroids. Former teammates Adam Piatt and Jose Canseco both say they discussed steroids with Tejada.
Even more damning, Piatt has produced proof that Tejada purchased steroids from him. If those claims […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 21st, 2008

Frank Thomas Cut - Big Hurt Destinations?

Frank Thomas wasn’t pleased with a decrease in at bats and the Toronto Blue Jays were tired of waiting for his bat to come around. The two sides seemingly got what they wanted when the Blue Jays cut Thomas.
On the season, Thomas was batting .167 with three homers and 11 RBI for Toronto. […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

April 20th, 2008

Alex Rodriguez Injury Update

The usually dependable Alex Rodriguez was forced to leave Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles with a strained quadriceps in his right leg. While the injury isn’t considered major, it could possibly keep the New York Yankees third baseman out for a few games.
As of now, the Yankees are saying Rodriguez is day-to-day.
“Originally, he […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

April 20th, 2008

Perfect Closers - No Earned Runs in 2008

Which closers have been perfect so far this season? Let’s take a look at the closer who currently have a 0.00 ERA.
CJ Wilson, Texas Rangers
CJ Wilson has five saves, eight innings pitched and a perfect ERA. While the rest of the bullpen hasn’t been great for the Rangers, Wilson has been lights out.
Joe […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 19th, 2008

Tampa Bay Rays Pay Evan Longoria

No, Evan Longoria isn’t married to Tony Parker. He’s also not planning to be on Desperate Housewives anytime soon, as far as we know. He’s not even related to Eva Longoria. But Evan Longoria, with an N, has already made a name for himself.
With less than ten major league baseball games under […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

April 18th, 2008

Fast Starting Pitchers

Zack Greinke and Brian Bannister, Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals in recent years have already been eliminated from the playoffs at this point in the season. However this year, the Royals actually find themselves over .500. Why? Look no further than the pitching of Zack Greinke and Brian Bannister. These […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 17th, 2008

Worry About CC Sabathia?

CC Sabathia, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, is off to an absolutely dreadful start to the season. On Wednesday, he allowed nine earned runs for the second consecutive start. His ERA now sits at 13.50.
Last season, Sabathia was lights out. He was 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA as he dominated in his best […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

April 16th, 2008

Musings on Diamondbacks’ Batting Order

As I’ve watched the Arizona Diamondbacks play since the start of the season, I’ve been extremely impressed.  They are definitely for real in the National League.  While it may be early in the season, the team’s stats are superb.  Entering the day, the Diamondbacks were baseball’s leader in both runs and least earned runs allowed.  […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment