Perfection
Being perfect for nine innings is so rare. It takes consistent balls and strikes calls from the home plate umpire. It takes great defense. It takes a great gameplan and executing it. And it takes a little luck.
Rain dampens games across the country
Rain played a major part in games played Friday night. In New York, the Yankees and Texas Rangers completed just six innings when the game was finally called. The Yankees won 5-1 as CC Sabathia dominated in the complete game win. CJ Wilson of the Rangers was hurt by poor defense and infield hits (four Read the Rest…
Friday home openers and late inning heroics
Friday was a big day for home openers. It started in Detroit as the Cleveland Indians traveled to a packed Comerica Park. The game was all about pitching early on between the Indians David Huff and the Tigers Rick Porcello. With the bases loaded of Tigers in the fifth, Magglio Ordonez hit a sharp grounder Read the Rest…
NL West Breakout Stars (Part 2)
Andres Torres, SF Giants (OF): Torres re-emerged in the Major Leagues in 2009 after four years in the minors. Giants fans loved his hustle and now many want Torres to lead off and play centerfield instead of veteran Aaron Rowand. Were Giants fans spoiled by his performance in 2009? Could have been, but they also Read the Rest…
The Big Unit calls it a career
Hitters across MLB rejoiced last week as Randy Johnson announced his retirement from baseball, thus ending his 22-year career. Johnson won his 300th game in 2009 with the SF Giants, a moment that may not be reached again in MLB. When describing his legacy, Johnson said “…I worked hard, that I was a fierce competitor Read the Rest…
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