Tigers Will Be Without Rogers Until The All-Star Break (At Minimum)
Saturday, March 31st, 2007Two days after saying his arm felt tired, souothpaw Kenny Rogers had surgery yesterday to remove a blood clot from his left shoulder and repair arteries… as a result of the procedure, the defending American League champions will be without their workhorse until (at least) the all-star break.
Rogers reported arm fatigue to trainers on Wednesday [...]
Pesky Jettisoned From Dugout
Saturday, March 31st, 2007Once upon a time, GM Dan Duquette ingratiated himself into the hearts of Red Sox Nation by decreeing that Red Sox lifer Johnny Pesky could not sit in the dugout during ballgames… he issued his proclamation on the basis that Major League Baseball had a rule limiting the number of uniformed personnel (coaches) who could [...]
2007 A. L. Preview: Seattle Mariners
Friday, March 30th, 2007Manager: Mike Hargrove (third season)
Notable Additions: RF Jose Guillen; DH Jose Vidro; Starting Pitcher(s): RHP Miguel Batista, LHP Horacio Ramirez, RHP Jeff Weaver; Relief Pitcher(s): RHP Chris Reitsma, LHP Arthur Rhodes
Notable Deletions: 1B/DH Eduardo Perez; INF/OF Greg Dobbs; OF Chris Snelling; Starting Pitcher(s): RHP Gil [...]
This Day In Baseball History: March 30th
Friday, March 30th, 2007In 1966, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale ended their 32-day holdout, signing for $130,000 and $105,000, respectively.
In 1972, Marvin Miller, executive director of the Players’ Association, completed his canvass of players on the strike issue: 663 voted in favor of a strike, ten voted against, and two players abstained.
In 1978, the Boston Red Sox obtained [...]
2007 A. L. Preview: Oakland Athletics
Friday, March 30th, 2007Manager: Bob Geren (first season)
Notable Additions: DH Mike Piazza; 1B / DH Erubiel Durazo; OF Shannon Stewart; Relief Pitcher(s): LHP Alan Embree
Notable Deletions: Manager Ken Macha; DH Frank Thomas; OF Jay Payton; Starting Pitcher(s): LHP Barry Zito RHP Kirk Saarloos
Key Injuries: OF Mark Kotsay – underwent back surgery [...]
This Day in Baseball History: March 29th
Thursday, March 29th, 2007In 1867, Denton True “Cy” Young was born in Gilmore, Ohio. He earned the nickname Cy for his cyclone-like pitching motion. He would win (and lose) more games than any pitcher in MLB history with a 511-316 record and 2.63 ERA over 22 seasons. He won 20 or more games 15 [...]
James Projections For 2007 Red Sox
Thursday, March 29th, 2007Here are some projections for members of the Red Sox taken from Bill James’ 2007 Handbook…
Julio Lugo: .277… 11 HR… 55 RBI… 85 runs scored… 26 stolen bases
Kevin Youkilis: .283… 14 HR… 77 RBI… 101 runs scored
David Ortiz .285… 47 HR… 138 RBI… 110 runs scored… .983 OPS
Manny Ramirez .305… [...]
New Role For Garciaparra: Daddy
Thursday, March 29th, 2007LA Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch has confirmed that former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and his soccer star wife, Mia Hamm, are the proud parents of twin girls — delivered by Hamm late Tuesday in the Los Angeles area.
Rawitch said Garciaparra left the team late Tuesdayafternoon to be with his wife, but that he was [...]
Yankee Future Up In The Air As Would-Be Successor Removed From Family Portrait
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007George Steinbrenner’s daughter, Jennifer, has filed divorce papers seeking to be released from her vows to husband Steve Swindal — the man once designated by George Steinbrenner as the heir apparent to run The Evil Empire. The basis for the divorce petition is “irreconcilable differences”.
Yankees spokesman Howard Rubenstein today said: “Steve and Jenny [...]
Schilling Sparkles In Final Tune-Up
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007Red Sox ace Curt Schilling outpitched Twins ace Johan Santana in the final spring training outing for two of the best pitchers in the league. Schilling pitched 4 2/3 shutout innings in which he allowed two hits and no walks leading Boston to a 5-4 win over the Twins at Hammond Stadium in Fort [...]
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