Opening Day at Fenway Park, 2008
Time: 1:10pm Today’s events: · Red Sox World Series Ring Ceremony · Top Secret: Who will throw out the first pitch is being kept a secret, but after 2 World Series wins in the last 4 years, my prediction is exiled former 1986 1B Bill Buckner · Pitchers: Dice-K (1-0) –vs.- Kenny Rogers (0-1) · […]
Of Baseball and Church
Last night I read an article in World Magazine called, “Grinch in the press box: Baseball: Peanuts, popcorn, and proselytizing” by Marvin Olasky. The article is about New York Times sportswriter Murray Chass and his crusade “against voluntary Baseball Chapel services in major league locker rooms on Sunday mornings.” To read more, click on the […]
And the Mets were Worried about Pedro’s Arm!
The NY Mets are sure glad they got Johan Santana today as Pedro Martinez told manager Willie Randolph that he might have heard a “pop” in his hammy on that last pitch he threw. Barring a miracle, it looks as if Mr. Martinez might be going back on the DL. The question is, will it […]
Nationals Park Opens with a Bang!
Nationals Park is the new home of the Washington Nationals of the NL East. Although the Braves tied the game at 2 in the top of the 9th on a Paul Lo Duca (C) passed ball, young Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman launched a walk off HR to center with 2 outs in the bottom of […]
Boston & Oakland Tied for the Best Record in Baseball!
The A’s (1-1) beat Boston (1-1) today in the Tokyo Dome in Japan by a score of 5-1 behind a great outing by oft-injured SP Rich Harden. This is the reason why the A’s were able to trade away Dan Haren. They are counting on Harden staying healthy, because if he can, he’s got # […]
Red Sox are in First Place in the AL East
With most teams still close to a week away, the Red Sox won game one of their regular season this morning in the US, while it was evening in Japan, against the A’s. It was not pretty, they were down 2-0; then went up 3-2 only to find themselves down 4-3 in less than an […]
On the DL Again: Baldelli, Schilling & Others
Will either of these two players play baseball in 2008? Roco has been hampered by injury in almost every year of his young professional career. Could this be the start of the end of his MLB career? I for one, hope not! He’s a talented player that I would have loved to have had on […]
MLB Arbitration & the Phillies’ Ryan Howard
Nathan, a regular reader here at Baseball Reflections, asked my opinion on the Ryan Howard arbitration situation. Here’s what he said, “What do you think about Ryan Howard’s arbitration awarding him $10 million??? Was it good for him (of course) but was it good for baseball (probably not) ??? It certainly changes the game financially […]
Yovani Gallardo Injured
Brewers SP, Yovani Gallardo to miss 4 weeks due to torn cartilage in his knee according to ESPN. Gallardo, who is 22, started 18 games out of 20 appearances for the Brewers in 2007.
Johan + Mets = NL East Title
Sorry Phillies Phans, but with the acquisition of Johan Santana, the Mets now become the favorite to win the NL East in my opinion. That is, if the Mets can sign Santana to a contract extension within the allotted time frame. If this deal does go through, and there’s no reason why it won’t (everyone […]
Juiced 2: Jose and Magglio Down by the School Yard
To the tune of The Star Spangled Banner, we write: Jose can’t you see, that you can’t say those things, To magglio ordonez, trying to buy him out. To help fund your movie or be in your next book. What the New York Times reports, the F.B.I. is hearing! If the Rocket’s not there, […]
XETV news in San Diego refuses to show X GAMES highlights; claims they’re “not real sports”
As was reported by Ric Schenck in a BallHype Exclusive earlier today. The X Games are being ignored in San Diego by a local TV station! To read about this in detail, please click HERE
Hall of Fame 2008 = Goose Bumps
The Lone HoF Selection: Rich “Goose” Gossage I remember Goose Gossage most as the scariest man to be facing late in the game against the Yankees from 1978-83. He was an intimidating presence on the mound! In recent years, Mariano Rivera is called intimidating, but Rivera’s is strictly due to his pitching prowess. When you […]
Naming Rights, A Necessary Evil or Just Evil?
The next ballpark to fall into the naming rights trap is The Jake in Cleveland. It has been The Jake since the doors opened in 1994, but starting with the 2008 season, it will be renamed Progressive Field, named after the auto insurance company. To read the complete article from CBS Sports, click HERE . […]
MLB Birthdays on January 12th
If any of you are like me and have ever wondered who in MLB history shares the same birthday as you do, you have to check out this website: http://www.thebaseballcube.com/birthdays.asp
MLB Combines Forces with the USOC, USADA & the NFL
Yesterday, a bold, but necessary move was made by Major League Baseball (MLB). They have aligned themselves with three major US anti-drug organizations: the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the National Football League (NFL) join MLB in formation of the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC). To read more on […]
New FeedBurner RSS Feed for Baseball Reflections
Dear dedicated Baseball Reflections RSS subscribers, I have switched over to FeedBurner’s RSS feeds just last night! So if you want a better RSS experience reading Baseball Reflections, then replace your current feed with my new and improved FeedBurner RSS feed. More features will be added as time, and my family, permits. For those of […]
MLB, the Mitchell Report and the IOC
Pete’s Perspective After close to two years we now have the results of the Mitchell Report on PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) in major league baseball. One question now has emerged on the lips of many. What do we do about it?! Roger Maris didn’t cheat when he hit 61 HRs, but did get an asterisk […]
Roger Clemens and The Mitchell Report
Last week, Baseball Musings wrote about the timeline found in the Mitchell Report (See pages 167-176) on 300 game winner, Roger Clemens entitled, “Clemens 1998”. This does not help Roger’s denial case that he’s trying to build up. Now I’m not saying that he’s lying, but I do remember when he left Boston as a […]
2007 Hot Stove Baseball News Update
*In no particular order… AL Rookie of the Year 2B Dustin Pedroia Boston Red Sox NL Rookie of the Year 3B Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers AL Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia Cleveland Indians NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy San Diego Padres AL Manager of the Year Eric Wedge Cleveland Indians […]
The Manager Watch…
It’s all but official, Joe Giradi has accepted a 3-year deal to be the new manager of the New York Yankees, managerial candidate Don Mattingly, it seems, will not be offered a position on Girardi’s coaching staff. Rumor has it that Grady Little is on the way out in LA, as the Dodgers are in […]
Elsewhere in Baseball News…
After hitting only .229 with an OBP of .304 with 4 HRs with 39 RBIs & 10 SBs, The San Diego Padres have released 2B Marcus Giles Both CF Torii Hunter & LF Barry Bonds have filed for Free Agency The Twins have picked up the option on the contract of their top Closer Joe Nathan […]
It’s Taco Time America!
On behalf of all of America, we would like to thank Boston’s Jacoby Ellsbury for his steal of 2nd base in the bottom of the 4th! With that steal, all of America will be treated to a free taco between the hours of 2 and 5 on October 30th. Thank you Jacoby!
Indians SP Paul Byrd caught Buying HGH?
ESPN.com news services have reported the following story this morning. Here are two excerpts from that report: Paul Byrd, who pitched the Cleveland Indians to the brink of the World Series with a victory in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday, bought nearly $25,000 worth of human growth hormone and syringes, according to a […]
Tribute to Torre
Hats off in honor of Joe Torre. The Yankee’s long-time manager will not be returning to New York next season. Even rival Red Sox fans must pay their respects to Joe Torre and the clout that he has brought to the Yankee’s Organization. He will be a tough act to follow. He has been a […]
Torre Turns Down 1-Year Offer
This just in… Joe Torre turned down a 1-year offer by the Yankees today worth $5M + up to $3M in incentives, like if they made it into the World Series in 2008. The Yankees have said that they will now seek out other options to manage in 2008. *Torre had been the manager […]
This Just In…
Dusty Baker has just agreed to become the next manager for the Reds. Apparently, the Reds are trying to improve their image by hiring the high profile Baker who last managed in the NL Central for the Cubs!
October News
Some of the Top Stories of this week Leo Mazzone was let go by the Orioles today with one year left on his contract. For more on this, please see Baseball Musings, “No Mazzone” The Pirates fired manager Jim Tracy last week. They seem to be going in a new direction with a new GM […]
