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Archive for May 2008

May 26th, 2008

Geremi Gonzalez Killed By Lightning - Former Cubs Pitcher

Geremi Gonzalez, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, was killed following a lightning strike in Venezuela. Gonzalez, who was originally from Venezuela, was only 33.
Gonzalez spent parts of six seasons in the majors. He best seasons came in 1997 in his rookie year as a member of the Chicago Cubs. That season, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 24th, 2008

Chase Utley Video - Pregame Routine and Preparation

If you watch Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies hit, you’d think he’s an effortless pure hitter who could hit coming out of the womb. However, if you watch his pregame routine and preparation, you’d begin to understand the hard work Utley has put into becoming one of the best hitters in the game.
The […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Video of Joe Girardi Getting Ejected

While the New York Yankees aren’t winning many games this season, at least their manager is doing a good job getting ejected. I give Girardi a B+ for his eruption that led to his ejection against the Baltimore Orioles. You can see a video of the ejected Joe Girardi at the end of […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Albert Pujols Takes Out Two Padres in One Inning

Check out this video of Albert Pujols injuring two San Diego Padres in one inning. First, Pujols lines a pitch off of Padres pitcher Chris Young’s face. Then Pujols slides into the leg of Padres catcher Josh Bard.
While obviously Pujols didn’t try to injure either player, it was definitely a notable […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Doug Davis Back After Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Perhaps the story of the year is developing in Arizona. Doug Davis, a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, is ready to pitch against after having cancer surgery on April 10th.
Davis was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the offseason but decided to make two regular season starts before having the surgery. On Friday, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 21st, 2008

Derek Jeter Injury Update

The New York Yankees got down 9-0 against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. The Yankees ended up losing 12-2 and are now 20-25 on the season. It was the team’s fourth straight loss and their sixth loss in their last seven games.
None of that was the bad news on Tuesday night. […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 20th, 2008

Pedro Martinez to Retire?

A few days ago, we gave an update on Pedro Martinez and his injury. Now there is talk from Martinez about possible retiring at the end of the season. Martinez says that he needs to take care of his family - specifically his ill father.
While his contract with the New York Mets ends […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 20th, 2008

Jon Lester Pitches No Hitter - Cancer Survivor

Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox pitched a no-hitter on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals. The Red Sox won the game 7-0 to improve their record to 28-19. After the no-hitter, Lester’s ERA improved to 3.41 and he now has three wins to go with two losses.
Here is […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 18th, 2008

Was Roy Oswalt Forced to Pitch? Injury Update

A strange story is coming out of Houston where it appears as if Astros ace Roy Oswalt was forced to pitch the seventh inning of a recent game. According to Oswalt, he told coaches that he could no longer pitch after the sixth inning. The coaches apparently ignored him and he was sent […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 18th, 2008

Hank Blalock Moving to First Base

Hank Blalock of the Texas Rangers is going to move to first base after he gets off the DL. Blalock, who has nearly 700 career games at third base, will make the switch over to first base in a move aimed at helping the Rangers become a better team.
The Rangers began the season with […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments