Author: Former Writer

Jeff Francoeur – Worst Everyday Player?

Joe Posnanski answered a question on his blog a few days back about who is the worst everyday player in baseball for 2010. “A friend and I have a bet – I say Rony Cedeno, he says Chone Figgins. I know Yuni was your choice at one point last year, can you give us an update and settle a bet?” His judgment of “The Worst Everyday Player in Baseball” goes by these...

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Morning Grind: Johan Shutout, Boycott, K-Rod, No Country For Old Men

SHUTOUT The “Ace” Johan Santana pitched a shutout yesterday afternoon against the Rockies in a 4-0 win, giving up 4 hits in his complete game effort. Santana has, most emphatically in this game at least, shown why he is the real closer for this team. Whenever things get off track, the ace is supposed to bring things back into alignment with a quality start. It’s funny how Big...

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Mets Actions Must Fit The Crime

The New York Mets today announced they are taking the following disciplinary action against pitcher Francisco Rodriguez: The team has placed Rodriguez on the restricted list for two days. He will be removed from the roster, will not be with the team, and will not be paid during that time. “Ownership and the organization are very disappointed in Francisco’s inappropriate behavior and...

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Don’t Mess With The Johan! – Part Two, Mets Shutout Rockies 4-0

The Mets took the rubber game of the series with a 4-0 win over the Rockies thanks to the likes of Johan Santana. Santana pitched a complete game shutout and kept the relievers in the bullpen. Reyes and Beltran both had a multiple game. The Mets get back to .500 on the season. Game Summary Johan Santana pitched an absolute gem today. If you missed it, I really hope you recorded it because this...

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8/12 Minor League Report! FAMILIA, AR ROD, Vaughn!

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 2/7/0, Palm Beach 4/10/1 Jeurys Familia put together back to back outstanding starts for one of the few times this season, this one was even better then his previous outing. He allowed a run on 7 hits in 7 innings, but took a tough ND after Elvin Ramirez got ripped for 3 runs in 0.1 innings. In Familia’s last two outings, he’s worked 13.2 innings,...

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