Atlanta Braves: (4-6; -8.5) The Atlanta Braves split a four-game series with the Florida Marlins, and will open a three game series against the Cincinnati Reds this weekend. The Danville Braves of the Appalachian League won the championship, and the Gwinnett Braves (AAA) are in prime position to make the playoffs, as they could clinch the Wild Card this weekend. Florida Marlins: (5-5; -8.5) The...
Read MoreThe Texas Rangers will most likely be without the services of third baseman Michael Young for as long as two to three weeks due to a strained left hamstring. Additionally, they may have lost outfielder Josh Hamilton for an undetermined amount of time due to a pinched nerve in his back. Evan Grant of Dallas Sports speculates that the Texas Rangers may look to acquire a third baseman even though...
Read MoreI am pretty negative when it comes to Jerry Manuel and his managing of the New York Mets. On one side, I think he is a great guy. He treats the media well, and for the most part he has handled this disaster of a season very well. I often find myself shaking my head at the moves he made at the end of last season, and earlier this year (you know, when we actually had a team.) Manuel is a very...
Read MoreEven after an impressive 8-3 win over the Rockies, don’t expect me to gloat as much over a win or agonize as much over a loss as I once did throughout the season. Wins and losses don’t mean as much anymore given the Mets current circumstances. Instead, I look for outward signs of hope for next season because the way I see it, the Mets are officially in 2010 mode. There were certainly...
Read MoreINT AAA: Buffalo 1/5/1, Lehigh Valley 4/6/1 – Game 1 ss Argenis Reyes 0 for 4, .286 3b Andy Green 0 for 1, 2 BBs, .245 rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, .304 1b Mike Lamb 0 for 3, .257 cf Chip Ambres 1 for 3, .261 lf Jason Dubois 0 for 3, K, .202 c Robinson Cancel 1 for 3, run, .250 2b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, .298 Atauro Lopez 3 IP, 5 H, 3/1 R/ER, 2/1 BB/K, 3.86 era, L (0-2), 59:33:26, 4:4:1 Eddie...
Read MoreJayson Stark of ESPN had a feature yesterday and may have some of you feeling a little uncomfortable as he attempts to dissect the Mets season and offer a sneak peak into the future, which he believes is quite bleak. Their season hasn’t just been a disappointment. It’s been a Freddy Krueger movie. But at least there’s one good thing those fast-sinking New York Mets can say...
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