Playing Without a Reed
We were perhaps the world’s worst musicians back in junior high school.
Playing Without a Reed Read Post »
We were perhaps the world’s worst musicians back in junior high school.
Playing Without a Reed Read Post »
Having transferred from Nebraskra this year, Moore led the Mavericks in hitting (.350), homers (10) and RBI (50). He was assigned to Everett and made a quick adjustment to wooden bats, going 12-for-24 through his first six games. Within two weeks, still batting a robust .317, Moore got a promotion to Wisconsin. He’s found the going a bit tougher there, but is starting to come around. The 22-year-old, 6’3″, 215-pounder can also apparently play first and third should he wind up getting blocked in the organization, but for now his focus is on catching.
Fantasy Notes: Another Mariner Catching Prospect Read Post »
The stellar season (he hit .459 with 59 RBI and 55 runs) also earned him recognition by being named to the 2006 EA Sports All-America High School Baseball Team as an outfielder.
The Kids Are Alright: Kyler Burke Read Post »
A career .295 hitter in four professional seasons, Hamilton reached Double-A by the age of 20 before his career petered out thanks to injuries and personal issues (read: drug problems). It was no small task getting the troubled Hamilton cleared to play minor league ball again.
Spikes Up: Josh Hamilton: To Hell and Back Read Post »
In his 17 starts, the club is just 8-9, thanks in great part to being shut out four times. In all, Seattle has been blanked nine times already — worst in the American League. Maybe the Mariners are trying to tell the old guy something. They might be telling their fans something, too. Seven of those shutouts have come at home (three when Moyer takes the mound). There’s an interesting marketing promotion in there somewhere, I’m sure. How about Mariners’ Goose Egg Day?
Fantasy Notes: Hard-luck Jamie Moyer Read Post »
Having recently returned from shoulder woes that cost him two months, the big guy has been getting lit up like Vegas at night since coming off the DL. Protective eyegear is highly recommended.
Bartolo Colon Seeking Cy Young Form Read Post »