Brian Stokes. Fernando Nieve. Raul Valdes. Sean Green. No, I am not listing the all “keep those guys off my team” list – this is a listing of the guys Jerry Manuel has ridden like a 1981 Chevy Astrovan across the border. Jerry Manuel is to the concept of MLB bullpens and how to keep them productive for long periods of time as Dusty Baker is to the concept of pitch counts and...
Read MoreAfter trailing the Phillies’ Placido Polanco for most of the All Star balloting period, David Wright has been voted to the 2010 All Star Game as the National League starting third baseman. The NL’s RBI leader will be heading to his fifth straight All Star Game, his fourth as starter. Wright is currently batting .314 with 14 home runs and 64 RBI. “That’s what it’s...
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year again where we celebrate the birth of an idea, an ideal, and the greatest nation in the world. While we enjoy all the grilling and all the fireworks with our friends and families today, let’s remember all the sacrifices that were made to make this celebration of freedom possible. Thanks to all the service men and women who keep freedom ringing for all of us...
Read MoreJust last week my boss called me into his office and pointed out a mistake I had made. It was something stupid on my part. He gave me an FYI, we talked about it for a couple minutes and I went back to my desk. However, when I returned, I didn’t have to listen to everyone telling me that I suck or hear my co-workers whispering that I never should have been hired. Yes, K-Rod’s blown save yesterday...
Read MoreThe Mets end up losing 6-5 to the Nationals on a walk-off hit for Pudge Rodriguez off of closer Frankie Rodriguez in the bottom of the ninth. It’s the 10th time the Mets gave up the lead in the opposing team’s final at bats. Game Summary R.A. Dickey gets back to his impressive pitching streak after receiving his first loss of the season his last time out. Dickey easily out pitched...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 0/5/0, Rochester 1/5/0 2b Justin Turner 0 for 4, K, .269 ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 3, BB, K, .313 cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 4, K, .339 dh Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, .257 1b Val Pascucci 1 for 4, 3 Ks, .226 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 4, .250 3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 2, BB, .230 lf Lucas Duda 0 for 3, K, .311 (snapped 5 gm HR streak & 6 gm hitting streak) c JR House 0 for...
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