August 2009

Going for the Cycle

Players in the 2009 season that have hit for the cycle:

August 14th Felix Pie, Baltimore vs. L.A. Angels.

August 10th Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs.

August 2nd Melky Cabrera, Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox.

May 22nd Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota vs. Milwaukee Brewers.

April 17th Jason Kubel, Minnesota vs. L.A. Angels.

April 15th Ian Kinsler, Texas vs. Baltimore Orioles.

April 13th Orlando Hudson, Los Angeles vs. San Francisco.

Until then, see ya at the park!

Duck's Decade

The Long Island Ducks who were co-founded by former Met Buddy Harrelson, celebrate their 10 years in professional baseball. They have created an all-time team voted by the fans.

Here's a look at the team:

C Francisco Morales 2000-02
1B Doug Jennings 2000-05
2B Carlos Hernandez 2005-06
3B Carlos Baerga 2001
SS Edgardo Alfonzo 2007-08
OF Kimera Bartee 2003-04
OF Justin Davies 2000-05
OF Jason Johnson 2003-05
SP Randy Leek 2009
CL Bill Simas 2009
UT Ray Navarette 2009

Until then, see ya at the park!


Released

If it is with utter shock, then don't be surprised that the Red Sox have decided to let potential Hall of Famer John Smoltz go. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein personally flew to New York to break the news to him. I would call it a career.

The A's also decided to part ways with Jason Giambi. Being on the DL and having the lowest batting average (.198) in the majors didn't help. However, he still might be able to help a club in the middle of a pennant race. But, it won't be the Yankees.

Until then, see ya at the park!

Grand Slam Season

Here's a look at Single Season Grand Slams:

6 Don Mattingly, 1987
6 Travis Hafner, 2006
5 Albert Pujols, 2009
5 Jim Gentile, 1961
5 Ernie Banks, 1955
4 Richie Sexson, 2006
4 Jim Northrup, 1968
4 Ray Boone, 1953
4 Al Rosen, 1951
4 Sid Gordon, 1950
4 Tommy Henrich, 1948
4 Rudy York, 1938
4 Lou Gehrig, 1934
4 Babe Ruth, 1919

Until then, see ya at the park!

Mets Continue to Slide

The Mets were to be the team this year, but it is not going as planned. What the Mets need to do is start fresh with a new GM and manager. Bobby Valentine, I heard, is available.

Until then, see ya at the park!

Trade Winds

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies came out as the big winners getting catcher Victor Martinez and pitcher Cliff Lee respectively.

The Yankees only traded for Jerry Hairston Jr., for versatility while the Mets stood idle and didn't make any moves. One would think after the Mets train-wrecked press conference that they would make some trades to put the team back in contention?

Highly talked about Jarrod Washburn went to the Detroit Tigers, while the Jays most prized possession, Roy Halladay, didn't go anywhere. A lot of baseball executives said Halladay's asking price was too high.

Until then, see ya at the park!