Meanwhile, the White Sox are falling apart, but — fortunately — not losing too much ground on a Detroit team that isn’t exactly taking advantage. Still, the loser of this division race is putting themselves in deep trouble in the Wild Card standings.
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Not only was it mind-blowing to see him agree to leave the only team he’s ever played for on this side of the Pacific, but it was simply unbelievable to see Ichiro batting eighth once he donned the Pinstripes. Eighth… really?!
Is Ichiro Suzuki Still a Must Own Player? Read Post »
DeShields struggled in his three seasons in LA, while Pedro was just getting going. He laid the groundwork for a brilliant career with those four years in Montreal, especially in his final season there in 1997 when Martinez broke through with 17 wins, a 1.90 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 305 strikeouts in 241 1/3 IP, 13 complete games and four shutouts.
Pedro Martinez: The End of an Era Read Post »
Mired in a skid that had seen them lose two of three to Florida before getting swept in St. Louis, the Dodgers earned a much needed series win by thrashing the Braves 9-1, a victory spurred by Kemp’s tie-breaking three-run dinger in the fifth.
Kemp Helps Dodgers get Back on Track Read Post »
Bobby Ryan looks like a lock as NHL Rookie of the Year. Pop quiz: who was the second overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft after Sidney Crosby? How many of you remember that it was Bobby Ryan whom the Anaheim Ducks took with that draft slot? If you had forgotten that, you wouldn’t
Ryan No Longer an Ugly Duckling Read Post »
Bill Hall has been frustrated in his quest to build on his huge 2006 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Okay, I admit it. I dropped the ball on Bill Hall. Heading into the season, I really liked him as a great fantasy option. I mean, jeez, we were talking about a 35-homer hitter with shortstop
Blocking shots, like this rejection of a Wally World attempt, is just one of the many skills Gerald Wallace offers that will make him one of the most desirious free agents this year. Today marks the opening of the NBA free agency period and while there may not be any bona fide superstars available, several
Crashing the Market Read Post »
