Playoff Musings from the Armchair by Bill Ribas I’ll confess I missed the end of game 2 between the Cardinals and Dodgers (I had band practice if you’re keeping score), but when I heard what happened, and then saw the clips on Sportscenter, well, I felt bad for Matt Holliday. And while it was no ’86 game 6, where Bill Buckner did his best imitation of a croquet hoop (and … [Read more...] about Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
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Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30
ZacKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Grienke grabs my POTW. The 25-year-old right-hander struck out a team record, 15 batters as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians (sorry Rey), 6-2. Of his 117 pitches, Grienke threw 77 for strikes while breaking a 21-year old record set by Mark Gubicza. The Orlando, Florida native improved to 12-8 on the season (has since won #13) and an … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30
Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman, Eric Bruntlett, found redemption Sunday and earned my POTW. Bruntlett snared Jeff Francouer's line drive and completed an unassisted, walk-off triple play as the Phils defeated the New York Mets, 9-7. Francouer's hit looked like a sure single, but Bruntlett found himself in the right place at the right time foiling the Mets' double … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
Performance Of The Week 8/10-8/16
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
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