How freaking good are the Mariners? After looking downright mortal during a season-opening 3-3 homestand, the Mariners have run roughshod over the AL West, ripping off nine consecutive wins over divisional rivals, the last five without their best hitter, Edgar Martinez. They’ve won easy (5-1 and 8-1 over the Angels) and they’ve won hard (late…
Four months ago, Adam Pettyjohn was expected to compete for a spot in the Tigers’ rotation. He can be forgiven for failing to live up to those expectations. You see, four months ago, Pettyjohn weighed more than Kate Winslet. Four months ago, he had a colon.
Last night’s Braves/Mets game was like so many of the games these two teams have played over the last four seasons. It featured big hits, good defense, interesting tactics, and was decided by one run. Thanks to a five-run seventh inning and two Mike Piazza bombs, the Mets are now 3-1 against their rivals this year.
Last night’s Braves/Mets game was like so many of the games these two teams have played over the last four seasons. It featured big hits, good defense, interesting tactics, and was decided by one run. Thanks to a five-run seventh inning and two Mike Piazza bombs, the Mets are now 3-1 against their rivals this…
Four months ago, Adam Pettyjohn was expected to compete for a spot in the Tigers’ rotation. He can be forgiven for failing to live up to those expectations. You see, four months ago, Pettyjohn weighed more than Kate Winslet. Four months ago, he had a colon. In January, Pettyjohn was suddenly struck by ulcerative colitis,…
Quotes on taking swings, lineups, managing and more.
I saw very little baseball over the weekend, taking off early Friday with my wife to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. Even though it was only a few days, I feel like I missed a lot. I guess that’s one of the great things about baseball: so much happens every single day.
I saw very little baseball over the weekend, taking off early Friday with my wife to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. Even though it was only a few days, I feel like I missed a lot. I guess that’s one of the great things about baseball: so much happens every single day. Anyway, I’m still…
TAKING SWINGS "If he felt so anxious to have someone take a swing at me, why didn’t he come and do it? It’s not like it’s all that easy to come up and pop one at me. If you want to pop me, go ahead and take his chances. He doesn’t have to send [Shannon]…
