As far as comebacks go, this one is as fun to see as any in recent memory. I’m talking about that of the Los Angeles Angels Kendrys Morales. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/17/2012: Kendrys Morales Has Huge Night For Angels”
Month: April 2012
Major League Baseball Notes 4/17/2012: What The Freak Is Up With Tim Lincecum?
Last night was supposed to be a match-up of former Cy Young award winners out in San Francisco. Apparently Tim Lincecum didn’t get the memo. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/17/2012: What The Freak Is Up With Tim Lincecum?”
Major League Baseball Notes 2012: Bobby Valentine Says Crazy Things, Don’t Be So Sensitive About It
First before I wax hypocritical let me clarify that title. Bobby Valentine isn’t professing his admiration for world dictators.
That’s off my chest, now I can say that more than once this season Bobby Valentine will be quoted as saying something stupid. His comments on Kevin Youkilis weren’t completely off-base. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 2012: Bobby Valentine Says Crazy Things, Don’t Be So Sensitive About It”
Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 2 (4/16/2012)
Last week’s power rankings saw some interesting names in places we didn’t expect.But have no fear baseball “experts” (myself included), as the season is kicking into high gear some of the ball clubs we thought would heat up (I see you Braves, Yankees and Diamondbacks) are moving along. Some, on the other hand, are going in the direction we envisioned even before opening day (sorry Orioles, Mariners and Astros). Surprises still remain, however. With that we get right to it! Continue reading “Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 2 (4/16/2012)”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Matt Garza Shuts Down Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers
Matt Garza flipped a different switch and the Chicago Cubs were the beneficiaries. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Matt Garza Shuts Down Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Mauer and Morneau Show Twins Fans What They Hope To See All Season In Win Over Los Angeles Angels
It’s been a rough go for Minnesota the last year and a half.
The reason for their offensive can be attributed to the absence of their two highest paid All-Star caliber players. Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau put all that misery aside with their performances on Thursday. If only for one day, Twins fans could dream big in the Central again. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Mauer and Morneau Show Twins Fans What They Hope To See All Season In Win Over Los Angeles Angels”
MLB Season 2012: Chipper Jones Returns With A Bang, Braves Still Have Concerns
Ho hum another solid return for Chipper Jones.
The future Hall of Famer rolled out of bed (read: knee surgery) and went 2-4 with 2 RBI’s and a home run. He was the clear catalyst for the offensively challenged Braves who registered their first win of 2012.
Now the bad news Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Chipper Jones Returns With A Bang, Braves Still Have Concerns”
MLB Season 2012: Barry Zito Reminds Us There Were Better Days Before San Francisco
Barry Zito just pitched his fifth career shutout. Let that sink in for a second. Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Barry Zito Reminds Us There Were Better Days Before San Francisco”
MLB Season 2012: Yu Darvish Gets Best Of Both Worlds In Rocky First Outing
Yu Darvish had an interesting beginning to his regular season on Monday night.
In front of an electric crowd in Arlington (that stayed that way all night) Texas’ Yu Darvish started off about as rough as any pitcher could. Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Yu Darvish Gets Best Of Both Worlds In Rocky First Outing”
MLB Season 2012: Brandon Phillips, Reds Reach Six-Year Deal
The Cincinnati Reds reached an agreement with All-Star second basemen Brandon Phillips on Tuesday. The deal is for six-years, $72.5 million dollars. In 2017 Phillips will make $14 million dollars. Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Brandon Phillips, Reds Reach Six-Year Deal”