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
The Pride of Dutchess County
The county where I grew up in New York happens to be the birthplace of two of the 289 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. … [Read more...] about The Pride of Dutchess County
Performance Of The Week 7/6-7/12
Jonathan Sanchez earns my POTW. The left-hander made the most of a spot start. After Randy Johnson went on the shelf for a start, Sanchez made his first start since being sent to the bullpen four weeks ago. Sanchez responded in grand fashion tossing a no-hitter as the Giants downed the Padres 8-0. Sanchez's no-hitter was the first no-no by a Giant since John 'The Count' … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 7/6-7/12