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Zach’s 2009 AL All-Star Roster

Written on July 3rd, 2009 by Zach Hayes3 Comments

Since the American League is once again wholly superior (seriously, one could make the argument that any of the top four teams in the East could win four out of the other five divisions, the West being the exception with the Dodgers) and the league I know better than the back of my hand, here’s my best shot at devising what should be true the 2009 AL All-Star Game Roster complete with nine starting position players, six starting pitchers, six closers and 13 reserves:

Filed under Adam Jones, Brandon Inge, Brian Fuentes, Dallas Braden, Edwin Jackson, Evan Longoria, Felix Hernandez, Jason Bartlett, Jason Bay, Jered Weaver, Joe Maddon, Joe Mauer, Jonathan Papelbon, Justin Morneau, Kevin Youkilis, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Young, Roy Halladay, Victor Martinez, Zach Grienke Tags:

TAM 5, BOS 3: Speed kills

Written on May 4th, 2009 by Shawn Medeiros2 Comments

Ex-NFL color commentator John Madden — not to be confused with Rays Manager Joe Maddon — always said speed kills. He wasn’t joking.

Filed under Brad Penny, Carl Crawford, Game Recap, Jason Bartlett, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Phil Hughes Tags:

Green stellar at shortstop

Written on April 20th, 2009 by Evan Brunell5 Comments

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Red Sox’s play in recent days has been the productivity of Nick Green, the new starting shortstop.

And while he’s hitting .278/.350/.333, eons better than his 241/.310/.347 line, that’s not the story here. No, the story is his fielding.

It’s looking more and more like Green may be worthy of the bench spot all season long, or at least until Jed Lowrie returns (fingers crossed). Even if he can’t hit, his defense out of the infield is valuable.

Filed under Jason Bartlett, Marco Scutaro, Nick Green, Nick Punto, Orlando Cabrera Tags:

Know Thine Enemy 2009: Tampa Bay Rays

Written on April 2nd, 2009 by Evan Brunell3 Comments

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off their first successful season in the history of the franchise. Finally, they’re not considered doormats with no vision of the future. Now the Pirates stand alone there. (Even the Royals are much improved!)

This club is scary in the pool of young talent they already hold plus more on the way in the minor leagues. The Rays will compete for a very, very long time. But will they be able to withstand the Red Sox and Yankees assault in 2009?

Filed under Akinori Iwamura, Andy Sonnanstine, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Brian Shouse, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dan Wheeler, David Price, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, Gabe Gross, Gabe Kapler, Grant Balfour, J.P. Howell, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jason Hammel, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Niemann, Joe Nelson, Lance Cormier, Matt Joyce, Pat Burrell, Shawn Riggans, Tampa Bay Rays, Troy Percival, Willy Aybar Tags:

FIGHT!

Written on June 5th, 2008 by Evan Brunell30 Comments

Coco Crisp charged the mound after James Shields threw at Coco, and Crisp avoided a powerful right hand from Shields that would have gotten approval from Muhammad Ali himself and [...]

Filed under Akinori Iwamura, Chris Carter, Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Tampa Bay Rays Tags:

Know Thy Enemy: 2008 Tampa Bay Rays

Written on March 19th, 2008 by Mike Edelman8 Comments

When you’ve finished nine of the ten seasons in your franchise’s history in last place of your division and you’ve only cracked the 70 win mark once, maybe a change [...]

Filed under Akinori Iwamura, Al Reyes, Andrew Friedman, Andy Sonnanstine, B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dioner Navarro, Edwin Jackson, Evan Longoria, Gary Glover, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Joe Maddon, Jonny Gomes, Know Thy Enemy, Rocco Baldelli, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays, Troy Percival Tags:

MLB Offseason Evaluations

Written on December 11th, 2007 by Zach Hayes33 Comments

I hate being mean…..
LaTroy Hawkins signs with Yankees for 1 year, $4 million

Hawkins is the first of a few moves the Yankees have to make in order to find a [...]

Filed under Andrew Miller, Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, Brad Lidge, Brendan Harris, Brian Schneider, Cameron Maybin, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Eduardo Morlan, Eric Bruntlett, Eric Gagne, Florida Marlins, Francisco Cordero, Geoff Geary, Houston Astros, Jason Bartlett, Jon Garland, Jorge Posada, Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals, LaTroy Hawkins, Lastings Milledge, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Matt Garza, Michael Bourn, Miguel Cabrera, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Orlando Cabrera, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Church, Scott Linebrink, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tom Glavine, Torii Hunter, Troy Percival, Washington Nationals Tags: