Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tickets Punched
The Indians will recall RHP Vinnie Pestano and C Luke Carlin. Pestano dominated @ AAA this season (1.55 ERA, 14 SV, 11.5 K/9, 4.21 K/BB, 1.06 WHIP) and has the make-up to be a back end of the bullpen guy. Carlin's recall is a mystery to me, especially since the 40 man is full. The Tribe already has 2 catchers who can't hit MLB pitching. What's the use of adding a 3rd? Update on who gets axed from the 40 man forthcoming. My guesses? Jess Todd for sure. Maybes: Chad Huffman, Wes Hodges, David Huff.
Oh yeah, they lost again.
Oh yeah, they lost again.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Put More Coal on the Fire
Ahh, the gas man. Thanks, Tony. Ooops, gas men. Introducing the new right-handed model: Justin Masterson. Way to steal another win from Fausto, guys. Less that 2 weeks left.
On the someone who's had it worse than the Tribe front, Oakland A's 1B prospect Chris Carter (#28 preseason in Baseball America) broke an 0-for-33 streak last night. An 0-for-33 streak to start his career! That's just about the only way to be pleased with an .029 average. I'm told it is the 3rd longest stretch by a non-pitcher to begin a career in modern baseball history. The Padres Joey Hamilton holds the all-time record, pitchers inclusive, at 0-for-his-1st-57. Take solace, Chris. Take solace, Luis Valbuena.
On the someone who's had it worse than the Tribe front, Oakland A's 1B prospect Chris Carter (#28 preseason in Baseball America) broke an 0-for-33 streak last night. An 0-for-33 streak to start his career! That's just about the only way to be pleased with an .029 average. I'm told it is the 3rd longest stretch by a non-pitcher to begin a career in modern baseball history. The Padres Joey Hamilton holds the all-time record, pitchers inclusive, at 0-for-his-1st-57. Take solace, Chris. Take solace, Luis Valbuena.
Little Engine that Could
Your Columbus Clippers are now the undisputed AAA National Champions. Jason Kipnis, who hit for the cycle in the deciding game against Durham, all but did it again tonight, failing only to single. He did draw a walk. Close enough. Jared Head added 3 hits and 4 ribs. In fact, every Clipper has at least 2 hits, save Wes Hodges (0-4). David Huff pitched well enough and the bullpen (Putnam, Judy, Pestano) showed up. A dominant 12-6 victory. 3 cheers!
Jumping the Tracks
Reggie Bush broke his leg fumbling a punt last night. Out 6 weeks.
Andy Reid is a big liar. Michael Vick will start week 3.
Everyone's favorite butterfingers (#17) got pulled over for overtinted windows and blew a .16. Nice DWI, Braylon. I'm sure all of us here on the North Coast will be ready and willing character witnesses.
2nd year Broncos receiver and South Carolina all-time receptions leader, Kenny McKinley died of a seemingly self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday. It's a tough world. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
Andy Reid is a big liar. Michael Vick will start week 3.
Everyone's favorite butterfingers (#17) got pulled over for overtinted windows and blew a .16. Nice DWI, Braylon. I'm sure all of us here on the North Coast will be ready and willing character witnesses.
2nd year Broncos receiver and South Carolina all-time receptions leader, Kenny McKinley died of a seemingly self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday. It's a tough world. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Pretty Girl 09.20.10 - 2 For 1 - Blake Lively & Leighton Meester
Late Arrivals
Barret Loux. Remember him? Drafted #6 overall by the D-Bags and then failed his physical. Didn't sign. Any of this ringin' a bell? Anyway, MLB declared him a free agent as of September 1, allowing him to latch on with any team. Loux auditioned for about 15 organizations this past week, most notably the Astros. The word is that he'll focus on college classes through the fall and might sign in December. Someone is going to grab a huge value talent. Indians. Hint, hint, nudge, nudge.
Believe it or not, the Royals are shopping Zack Greinke. While the '09 Cy Young Award winner is under KC control until 2013, the brain trust :-j o'er Missoura way isn't confident that the team will contend by then (I wonder if the last 25 years was their 1st clue?). With the mindset to maximize their return, the Royals are accepting offers starting now. Guess what? The Yankees are involved. Christ.
As previously noted, the Columbus Clippers are your 2010 International League Champions. There is, however, one game to go. Tomorrow night (09.21) the Clips take on the Tacoma Rainiers in Oklahoma City for the AAA National Championship. This game is so important that Mike Sarbaugh is taking no risks, David Huff gets the start. Tune in, 8p on Vs.
Several in the Detroit media believe that it would be in the Tigers best interest to pick up Jhonny Peralta's $7mil option for next season. I can't say that I agree, but, who cares, it's Detroit. A much better fit, some have suggested, would be with the rebuilding Orioles as a free-agent. There I find some wisdom. Jhonny flourishes out of the spotlight and under the ease of low expectations. Sound like any team in orange that you know?
Congrats to Michael Vick for making it all the way back. In his 1st start since 2006, the former overall #1 and convicted felon led the Iggles to victory over the Lions by throwing for 280 some yards and rushing for another 37 on 7 carries. Vick looked confident, composed and in possession of the vast majority of the athleticism that made him such a media darling back in the day. I'd root for him wholeheartedly (I believe everyone deserves a 2nd chance, I'm on #43) but Kevin Kolb is still on my !fantasy! team.
So the Browns are 0-2. The Browns have started two different scrub QBs. The Browns have held double digit leads in both of the games. Jerome Harrison sucks. Peyton Hillis can't hold onto the ball. We let Matt Cassel beat us. I feel lucky that I can't watch.
Thanks to a series of rain delays on Saturday night, the Indians/Royals game did not finish until well after midnight local time. By the time that the 9th inning rolled around (and thank god they got this game in, it is all important) there were literally (and I do not use the word lightly) about 65 people in the stadium. The shots over the mound at home plate revealed 0 (ZERO!) people sitting in the expensive seats. Wow. It was eerie, surreal, almost like the end of a 6 month nightmare.
Congrats to Shin-Soo Choo for popping #20 over the wall in the loss yesterday. It looks a lot better on paper when your team leader in home runs has more than 16.
Cheers.
Believe it or not, the Royals are shopping Zack Greinke. While the '09 Cy Young Award winner is under KC control until 2013, the brain trust :-j o'er Missoura way isn't confident that the team will contend by then (I wonder if the last 25 years was their 1st clue?). With the mindset to maximize their return, the Royals are accepting offers starting now. Guess what? The Yankees are involved. Christ.
As previously noted, the Columbus Clippers are your 2010 International League Champions. There is, however, one game to go. Tomorrow night (09.21) the Clips take on the Tacoma Rainiers in Oklahoma City for the AAA National Championship. This game is so important that Mike Sarbaugh is taking no risks, David Huff gets the start. Tune in, 8p on Vs.
Several in the Detroit media believe that it would be in the Tigers best interest to pick up Jhonny Peralta's $7mil option for next season. I can't say that I agree, but, who cares, it's Detroit. A much better fit, some have suggested, would be with the rebuilding Orioles as a free-agent. There I find some wisdom. Jhonny flourishes out of the spotlight and under the ease of low expectations. Sound like any team in orange that you know?
Congrats to Michael Vick for making it all the way back. In his 1st start since 2006, the former overall #1 and convicted felon led the Iggles to victory over the Lions by throwing for 280 some yards and rushing for another 37 on 7 carries. Vick looked confident, composed and in possession of the vast majority of the athleticism that made him such a media darling back in the day. I'd root for him wholeheartedly (I believe everyone deserves a 2nd chance, I'm on #43) but Kevin Kolb is still on my !fantasy! team.
So the Browns are 0-2. The Browns have started two different scrub QBs. The Browns have held double digit leads in both of the games. Jerome Harrison sucks. Peyton Hillis can't hold onto the ball. We let Matt Cassel beat us. I feel lucky that I can't watch.
Thanks to a series of rain delays on Saturday night, the Indians/Royals game did not finish until well after midnight local time. By the time that the 9th inning rolled around (and thank god they got this game in, it is all important) there were literally (and I do not use the word lightly) about 65 people in the stadium. The shots over the mound at home plate revealed 0 (ZERO!) people sitting in the expensive seats. Wow. It was eerie, surreal, almost like the end of a 6 month nightmare.
Congrats to Shin-Soo Choo for popping #20 over the wall in the loss yesterday. It looks a lot better on paper when your team leader in home runs has more than 16.
Cheers.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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