Another week and we have another great performance by a Boston Red Sox opponent. Last week, the Bronx Bombers earned recognition. The nomination caused some confusion on the Pine. This week, Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers grabs the honors. Verlander struck out eight and walked one in eight shutout innings as the boys from Motown downed the Sox 2-0. The Old … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 8/10-8/16
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Performance Of The Week 7/27-8/2
Jacoby Ellsbury grabs my POTW. The Red Sox centerfielder provided a spark that the slumbering Sox needed. Ellsbury went 14-32 for the week with 12 runs scored, 4 RBI, and 4 stolen bases including a home run, and 2 triples to go with 5 base on balls. To top it off, the native of Madras, Oregon showed some magic with his glove as he stole a pair of runs from the Orioles … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 7/27-8/2
MLB Splinters | July 31, 2009
By now, it's pretty much old news that the New York Times reports that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were on the list … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | July 31, 2009
Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
By Aaron M Smith Following up Chas' insightful analysis of the National League, let's take a look at how the American League is stacked up for the 2009 season. East Baltimore Orioles - Current GM Andy McPhail is mid stream in his rebuilding process of the Orioles. The O's locked up Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to long term contracts - a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
Tuesdays with Smitty: Making the case for Curt
By Aaron M Smith While I was still reveling in the aftermath of Nazareth's triumph in Troy, NY, the news out of Boston wasn't as joyous. Curt Schilling announced on Monday through his blog 38Pitches.com, he was officially retiring from the game of baseball. With "zero regrets" Schilling was walking away from the game. Immediately the debate began - his bloody sock from 2004 … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Making the case for Curt