More signings as the deadline approaches:
* Peter Gammons is hearing the Padres sign first round pick Donovan Tate for 6.7 million, Tigers sign first round pick Jacob Turner for 6.25 million and also the Tigers sign second round pick Andy Oliver for 1.45 million.
* Gammons is also hearing Giants first round pick Zach Wheeler are close to a deal for about 3.4 million.
* The Tigers sign 6th round pick Daniel Fields.
*The Tigers have signed first round pick Jacob Turner to a $5.5MM bonus with a potential to reach $7 MM.
More to come.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Donovan Tate Signs...
San Diego Padres first round, third overall pick Donovan Tate has appeared to sign. The Padres went beyond the 3.4 million bonus which is recommended for that spot. A announcement is supposed to be announce Tuesday. Also no word on exactly how much his bonus was.
More to come, I can feel it.
More to come, I can feel it.
Tate Update
Donavan Tate, the #3 overall pick in the first round of the Padres, could be signed. Sources within the organization have confirmed Tat's arrival, but he will not be made available to the media during tonights game against the Cubs.
Down to the Wire: Draft Deadline Updates
Less than 3 hours left...
- According to Nick Piecoro, the clock is ticking for D'backs 7th rounder Matt Helm.
- Kyle Gibson is still in talks with the Twins. The Twins have signed their 44th round pick Tyler Herr.
- LoHud reports that the Yankees have agreed to terms with 16th round pick Bryan Mitchell, and they're working on 21st rounder Joe Talerico.
- David Buchannan will not be signing with the Mets, who drafted him in the 6th round.
^Thanks to MLB Trade Rumors for they're help and other sources.
Phil, Waldo, and I will keep you posted as we lead into the Midnight Eastern Deadline.
Draft signings and Stephen Strasburg Watch
Stephen Strasburg watch:
* Update 2:04: Heyman now hears the Nationals offered Strasburg 12.5 million.
* Heyman hears that the Nationals offered Stephen Strasburg more than 12 million. Heyman still believes both sides won't agree on a deal.
Other draft signings and notes:
* The Diamondbacks sign 7th round pick Matt Helm for 500K.
* The Red Sox sign 9th round pick Kendal Volz for 550K.
* The Twins sign 44th round pick Tyler Herr while the Yankees sign 21st round pick Joe Talerico.
* The Mets and 6th round pick David Buchanan will not reach on a deal before the deadline.
* The Padres are close to signing first round, third overall pick Donavan Tate, which is believe to be about 6 million.
* The Blue Jays sign third round pick Jacob Marisnick for $1 million.
* The Yankees sign 16th round pick Bryan Mitchell for $800,000.
* The Marlins sign second round pick Bryan Berglund for $572,500.
* The Phillies sign 7th round pick Brody Colvin for 900K.
* The Padres sign second round pick Everett Williams for 775K.
* The Royals sign 4th round pick Chris Dwyer for 1.45 million.
* The Cardinals sign first round pick Shelby Miller for 2.9 million.
* The Orioles sign 11th round pick Michael Ohlman for $995k.
* The Brewers sign supplemental draft Kentrail pick to 1.2 million.
* The Rays don't expect to sign 1st round pick Levon Washington and 2nd round pick Kenny Diekroeger.
* The Brewers sign 4th round pick Brooks Hall for $ 700,000.
Other MLB notes:
* The Orioles acquire utilty man Aubrey Huff for minor league righty Brett Jacobson.
* The Rangers release P Vicente Padilla.
* The Red Sox released P John Smoltz, now he can sign with any team.
* P Russ Ortiz has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent.
* The Brewers only wanted to take on P Doug Davis contract and not trade anybody in a trade with the Diamondbacks.
More to come.
* Update 2:04: Heyman now hears the Nationals offered Strasburg 12.5 million.
* Heyman hears that the Nationals offered Stephen Strasburg more than 12 million. Heyman still believes both sides won't agree on a deal.
Other draft signings and notes:
* The Diamondbacks sign 7th round pick Matt Helm for 500K.
* The Red Sox sign 9th round pick Kendal Volz for 550K.
* The Twins sign 44th round pick Tyler Herr while the Yankees sign 21st round pick Joe Talerico.
* The Mets and 6th round pick David Buchanan will not reach on a deal before the deadline.
* The Padres are close to signing first round, third overall pick Donavan Tate, which is believe to be about 6 million.
* The Blue Jays sign third round pick Jacob Marisnick for $1 million.
* The Yankees sign 16th round pick Bryan Mitchell for $800,000.
* The Marlins sign second round pick Bryan Berglund for $572,500.
* The Phillies sign 7th round pick Brody Colvin for 900K.
* The Padres sign second round pick Everett Williams for 775K.
* The Royals sign 4th round pick Chris Dwyer for 1.45 million.
* The Cardinals sign first round pick Shelby Miller for 2.9 million.
* The Orioles sign 11th round pick Michael Ohlman for $995k.
* The Brewers sign supplemental draft Kentrail pick to 1.2 million.
* The Rays don't expect to sign 1st round pick Levon Washington and 2nd round pick Kenny Diekroeger.
* The Brewers sign 4th round pick Brooks Hall for $ 700,000.
Other MLB notes:
* The Orioles acquire utilty man Aubrey Huff for minor league righty Brett Jacobson.
* The Rangers release P Vicente Padilla.
* The Red Sox released P John Smoltz, now he can sign with any team.
* P Russ Ortiz has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent.
* The Brewers only wanted to take on P Doug Davis contract and not trade anybody in a trade with the Diamondbacks.
More to come.
B & G's 8/16/09
Baseballs:
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Josh went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 19Th Home Run of the season. He drove in 3 runs, giving him 50 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .308.
**Josh Anderson, Kansas City Royals- Josh went 2-4, scored the winning run and he now is hitting .240 on the season.
**Chone Figgins, LA Angels- Figgins went 4-7 and drove in 3 runs with 3 doubles. Figgins now has 43 RBIs and is hitting .312.
**Daniel Murphy, New York Mets- Daniel went 1-4 and drove in his 40Th run of the season. Murphy now is hitting .249.
**Greg Zaun, Tampa Bay Rays- Greg came in to pinch hit, he hit a grand slam, his 6Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 18 RBIs. Greg is now hitting .255.
**Chris Coghan, Florida Marlins-Game 1- Chris went 3-5 at the plate with his 7Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 33 RBIs on the season. Chris is hitting .287.
**Jorge De La Rosa, Colorado Rockies-Game 2- Jorge threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (0 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 9. Jorge now has a 4.58 ERA and he won his 11Th game of the season.
**Geoff Blum, Houston Astros- Blum went 2-5 and he hit his 9Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 44 RBIs and Blum is now hitting .269.
**Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians- Grady went 2-4 with a walk and he hit his 17Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 60 RBIs. Grady is now hitting .244 on the season.
**Colby Rasmus, St. Louis Cardinals- Colby hit a walk off 2 run Home Run, his 12Th of the season, and with the 2 RBIs, he now has 40. Colby went 1-4 with a walk and is now hitting .259.
**Dustin Nippert, Texas Rangers- 6 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Dustin won his 4Th game and now has a 3.52 ERA.
**Randy Wolf, Los Angeles Dodgers- Randy finished the day 3-4 at the plate, he hit his 1st Home Run of the season and was a triple short of a cycle. Randy now has 9 RBIs. And oh yeah, he pitched brilliantly too, going 7 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 10. Randy now has a 3.43 ERA and won his 7Th game of the season.
**Mark Ellis, Oakland Athletics- Mark went 2-3 with his 6Th Home Run of the season,a walk off, giving his Athletics the win and he drove in 2 runs. He has 42 RBIs, and is hitting .283.
**Jose Lopez, Seattle Mariners- Jose went 3-5 at the plate, hitting 2 doubles and he drove in 3 runs, giving him 71 RBIs. Lopez is now hitting .277.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan went 3-3 at the plate with 2 Home Runs, one of them gave the Phillies a 4-1 lead for good. He now has 30 Home Runs and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 91 RBIs and Ryan is hitting .269.
Goofballs:
**Arthur Rhodes, Cincinnati Reds- Lost the game, throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he lost his 1st game and now has a 2.50 ERA.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan committed 3 errors, giving him 8 on the season, one of those errors cost the Tigers the game.
**Brian Bass, Baltimore Orioles- Brian threw 1 inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he didn't walk anyone or strikeout anyone and now Brian has a 4.71 ERA.
**Freddy Sanchez, San Francisco Giants- Freddy struck out 3 times after going 0-4. Sanchez is hitting .295.
**Brandon League, Toronto Blue Jays- Brandon only threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Brandon lost his 5Th game and he now has a 5.20 ERA.
**Aaron Cook, Colorado Rockies-Game 2- Aaron threw a rare bad start, only lasting 2 1/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Aaron lost his 5Th game and now has a 4.31 ERA.
**Rick Vandenhurk, Florida Marlins-Game 2- Rick only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 3, struck out 9, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Rick now has a 5.12 ERA.
**David Weathers, Milwaukee Brewers- Blew the lead and lost the game. He threw 2 /3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. David lost his 4Th game and now has a 3.92 ERA.
**Nick Blackburn, Minnesota Twins- Nick was in control the first 2 innings, then he completely lost it in the 3rd inning. He gave up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2 1/3 innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Nick gave up 3 Home Runs, all in the 3rd inning. He now has a 4.29 ERA, Nick has 8 losses.
**Heath Bell, San Diego Padres- Only lasted 1/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he blew his 2Nd save opportunity and now has a 2.31 ERA.
**Red Sox Offense- 3 runs on 8 hits, 5 walks, and 9 strikeouts, leaving 9 men on base.
**Yusmeiro Petit, Arizona Diamondbacks- Petit gave up 3 Home Runs and threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he had 0 walks and struck out 4. Yusmeiro now has a 6.47 ERA, losing his 7Th game of the season.
**White Sox Offense- They only scored 2 runs on 8 hits. They had opportunities to sweep the Athletics, but couldn't do it.
**Alfredo Acevas, New York Yankees- Alfredo threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Acevas now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Braves Offense- 1 run on 4 hits, 7 walks, and 4 strikeouts, leaving 9 men on base.
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Josh went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 19Th Home Run of the season. He drove in 3 runs, giving him 50 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .308.
**Josh Anderson, Kansas City Royals- Josh went 2-4, scored the winning run and he now is hitting .240 on the season.
**Chone Figgins, LA Angels- Figgins went 4-7 and drove in 3 runs with 3 doubles. Figgins now has 43 RBIs and is hitting .312.
**Daniel Murphy, New York Mets- Daniel went 1-4 and drove in his 40Th run of the season. Murphy now is hitting .249.
**Greg Zaun, Tampa Bay Rays- Greg came in to pinch hit, he hit a grand slam, his 6Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 18 RBIs. Greg is now hitting .255.
**Chris Coghan, Florida Marlins-Game 1- Chris went 3-5 at the plate with his 7Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 33 RBIs on the season. Chris is hitting .287.
**Jorge De La Rosa, Colorado Rockies-Game 2- Jorge threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (0 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 9. Jorge now has a 4.58 ERA and he won his 11Th game of the season.
**Geoff Blum, Houston Astros- Blum went 2-5 and he hit his 9Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 44 RBIs and Blum is now hitting .269.
**Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians- Grady went 2-4 with a walk and he hit his 17Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 60 RBIs. Grady is now hitting .244 on the season.
**Colby Rasmus, St. Louis Cardinals- Colby hit a walk off 2 run Home Run, his 12Th of the season, and with the 2 RBIs, he now has 40. Colby went 1-4 with a walk and is now hitting .259.
**Dustin Nippert, Texas Rangers- 6 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Dustin won his 4Th game and now has a 3.52 ERA.
**Randy Wolf, Los Angeles Dodgers- Randy finished the day 3-4 at the plate, he hit his 1st Home Run of the season and was a triple short of a cycle. Randy now has 9 RBIs. And oh yeah, he pitched brilliantly too, going 7 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 10. Randy now has a 3.43 ERA and won his 7Th game of the season.
**Mark Ellis, Oakland Athletics- Mark went 2-3 with his 6Th Home Run of the season,a walk off, giving his Athletics the win and he drove in 2 runs. He has 42 RBIs, and is hitting .283.
**Jose Lopez, Seattle Mariners- Jose went 3-5 at the plate, hitting 2 doubles and he drove in 3 runs, giving him 71 RBIs. Lopez is now hitting .277.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan went 3-3 at the plate with 2 Home Runs, one of them gave the Phillies a 4-1 lead for good. He now has 30 Home Runs and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 91 RBIs and Ryan is hitting .269.
Goofballs:
**Arthur Rhodes, Cincinnati Reds- Lost the game, throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he lost his 1st game and now has a 2.50 ERA.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan committed 3 errors, giving him 8 on the season, one of those errors cost the Tigers the game.
**Brian Bass, Baltimore Orioles- Brian threw 1 inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he didn't walk anyone or strikeout anyone and now Brian has a 4.71 ERA.
**Freddy Sanchez, San Francisco Giants- Freddy struck out 3 times after going 0-4. Sanchez is hitting .295.
**Brandon League, Toronto Blue Jays- Brandon only threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Brandon lost his 5Th game and he now has a 5.20 ERA.
**Aaron Cook, Colorado Rockies-Game 2- Aaron threw a rare bad start, only lasting 2 1/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Aaron lost his 5Th game and now has a 4.31 ERA.
**Rick Vandenhurk, Florida Marlins-Game 2- Rick only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 3, struck out 9, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Rick now has a 5.12 ERA.
**David Weathers, Milwaukee Brewers- Blew the lead and lost the game. He threw 2 /3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. David lost his 4Th game and now has a 3.92 ERA.
**Nick Blackburn, Minnesota Twins- Nick was in control the first 2 innings, then he completely lost it in the 3rd inning. He gave up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2 1/3 innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Nick gave up 3 Home Runs, all in the 3rd inning. He now has a 4.29 ERA, Nick has 8 losses.
**Heath Bell, San Diego Padres- Only lasted 1/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he blew his 2Nd save opportunity and now has a 2.31 ERA.
**Red Sox Offense- 3 runs on 8 hits, 5 walks, and 9 strikeouts, leaving 9 men on base.
**Yusmeiro Petit, Arizona Diamondbacks- Petit gave up 3 Home Runs and threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he had 0 walks and struck out 4. Yusmeiro now has a 6.47 ERA, losing his 7Th game of the season.
**White Sox Offense- They only scored 2 runs on 8 hits. They had opportunities to sweep the Athletics, but couldn't do it.
**Alfredo Acevas, New York Yankees- Alfredo threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Acevas now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Braves Offense- 1 run on 4 hits, 7 walks, and 4 strikeouts, leaving 9 men on base.
Around the Bigs
- John Russell will return next year to manage the Bucs, who is under contract for 2010. Bucs GM has traded away most of the team's veteran talent, so Russell has worked with tons of young talent who may or may not be ready.
- Jays signed sixth rounder K.C. Hobson (OF) for 500 thousand dollars.
- Yankees signed first rounder Slade Heathcott for 2.2 million dollars, while second rounder J.R. Murphy signed for 1.25 million dollars.
- The Nationals DFA'd reliever Logan Kensing, who can top the guns at 96 MPH.
- Things not looking good on the Strasburg front...
Around the MLB on a Monday Morning...
The Yankees sign 5th round pick Caleb Cotham for $675,000
The Blue Jays sign 18th round pick Daniel Webb for $450,000.
The Rays signed third round pick Todd Glaesmann for $930k.
More to come as the trade deadline is about 14 hours away.
The Blue Jays sign 18th round pick Daniel Webb for $450,000.
The Rays signed third round pick Todd Glaesmann for $930k.
More to come as the trade deadline is about 14 hours away.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Draft Pick Deadline
The Deadline to sign MLB 2009 First Year Player Draft Picks is tomorrow night at midnight eastern. There are numerous first round picks who have yet to sign, most notably the first overall pick Steven Strasburg. The Washington Nationals have offered him record breaking money, be he has yet to bite. Here's the list of first round picks guys who have yet to sign:
- Steven Strasburg, RHP, #1 Pick, Wash
- Dustin Ackley, OF, #2 pick, SEA
- Donavan Tate, OF, #3 pick, SD
- Zach Wheeler, RHP, #6 pick, SF
- Jacob Turner, RHP, #9 pick, DET
- Tyler Matzek, LHP, #11 pick, COL
- Aaron Crow, RHP, #12 pick, KC
- Grant Green, SS, #13 pick, OAK
- Matt Purke, LHP, #14 pick, TEX
- Alex White, RHP, #15 pick, CLE
- Shelby Miller, RHP, #19 pick, STL
- Kyle Gibson, RHP, #22 pick, MIN: has medical issues
- Slade Heathcott, OF, #29 pick, NYY
- LeVon Washington, OF, #30 pick, TB
I'll keep you posted on all the signing that occur in the next 48 hours as we approach the deadline!
Around the MLB on Sunday...
The Brewers are about to sign supplemental draft pick Kentrail Davis.
Lou Pinella wants to return to the Cubs in 2010 and Jim Hendry says he has every intention of bringing him back if he wants to come back, Yahoo Sports.
The Angels sign 10th round pick Jake Locker.
More to come...
Lou Pinella wants to return to the Cubs in 2010 and Jim Hendry says he has every intention of bringing him back if he wants to come back, Yahoo Sports.
The Angels sign 10th round pick Jake Locker.
More to come...
B & G's 8/15/09
Baseballs:
**Tom Gorzelanny, Chicago Cubs- Tom threw 5 solid innings on the mound against his former team. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Tom also made a contribution at the plate, going 1-2 with a run batted in, his 2ND of the season. Tom is batting .286 and he has a 5.24 ERA.
**Omar Infante, Atlanta Braves- Omar hit a walk off single, driving in his 12Th run and he finished up 1-2. Omar is now hitting .348.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie went 3-4 with a Home Run and he got hit by a pitch. Bengie drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and 15 Home Runs. Bengie is now hitting .265.
**Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians- Choo went 2-5 and started the runs with his 14Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 64 on the season. Choo is hitting .294 on the year.
**Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox- Gavin threw 7 strong innings, winning his 10Th game of the year. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Gavin now has a 3.94 ERA.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. John win his 8Th game and he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers- Carlos finished up 3-5 and drove in 4 runs, including hitting his 4Th Home Run of the season. Carlos now has 20 RBIs and is hitting .244.
**Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers- Craig went 3-5 with a triple and he drove in 3 runs. Craig has 29 RBIs and is hitting .294.
**Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays- Evan went 2-4 with a walk, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 88 RBIs. Evan is now hitting .279.
**Alberto Gonzales, Washington Nationals- Alberto went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBIs, giving him 26 on the season. Gonzales is now hitting .267.
**Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers- Julio had a career night going 4-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season and he stole 4 bases, giving him 5 on the season. Borbon is now hitting .389.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Joel won his 11Th game he now has a 3.25 ERA.
**Miguel Montrero, Arizona Diamondbacks- Miguel went 3-4 at the plate including a double and a Home Run, his 13Th of the season and he now has 41 RBIs. Miguel is now hitting .297.
**Derek Jeter, New York Yankees- Derek went 2-4 at the plate and his his 15Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 52 on the season. Derek also had a single in the game and is hitting .320.
Goofballs:
**Ronny Cedeno, Pittsburgh Pirates- Ronny had a tough day. he went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts and he committed his 7Th error of the season. Ronny is hitting .191 on the season.
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Brad blew his 8Th save of the season, throwing 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 2 runs (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Brad also committed his first 2 errors of the season and he now has a 7.27 ERA.
**Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets- Francisco lost his 4Th game, giving up the Home Run to Bengie. He threw 2 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), Francisco now has a 3.33 ERA.
**Twins Offense- No clutch hitting, they left 11 men on base, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
**Athletics Offense- 1 run on 11 hits and 11 strikeouts, they left 10 men on base.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals- Luke threw 4 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4, giving up 2 Home Runs. Luke lost his 6Th game and he now has a 5.73 ERA.
**Alberto Arias, Houston Astros- Couldn't retire anyone, and he gave up 3 runs (3 earned), walking 1. Alberto now has a 3.50 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- the Jays were only able to score 3 runs on just 6 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds- Johnny lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Cueto now has a 4.61 ERA losing his 10Th game.
**Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox- He allowed 8 stolen bases, just a horrible night in throwing and people wonder why the Red Sox picked up Victor Martinez. Varitek is simply not the player he used to be.
**Padres Offense- 4 runs on 9 hits, leaving 9 men on base.
**Ramon Troncoso, Los Angeles Dodgers- Ramon threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the winning run and he walked 2 without striking anyone out. Ramon now has a 2.77 ERA and lost his 2Nd game.
**Mariners Offense- No clutch hitting, 2 runs, 10 hits, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Tom Gorzelanny, Chicago Cubs- Tom threw 5 solid innings on the mound against his former team. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Tom also made a contribution at the plate, going 1-2 with a run batted in, his 2ND of the season. Tom is batting .286 and he has a 5.24 ERA.
**Omar Infante, Atlanta Braves- Omar hit a walk off single, driving in his 12Th run and he finished up 1-2. Omar is now hitting .348.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie went 3-4 with a Home Run and he got hit by a pitch. Bengie drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and 15 Home Runs. Bengie is now hitting .265.
**Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians- Choo went 2-5 and started the runs with his 14Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 64 on the season. Choo is hitting .294 on the year.
**Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox- Gavin threw 7 strong innings, winning his 10Th game of the year. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Gavin now has a 3.94 ERA.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. John win his 8Th game and he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers- Carlos finished up 3-5 and drove in 4 runs, including hitting his 4Th Home Run of the season. Carlos now has 20 RBIs and is hitting .244.
**Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers- Craig went 3-5 with a triple and he drove in 3 runs. Craig has 29 RBIs and is hitting .294.
**Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays- Evan went 2-4 with a walk, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 88 RBIs. Evan is now hitting .279.
**Alberto Gonzales, Washington Nationals- Alberto went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBIs, giving him 26 on the season. Gonzales is now hitting .267.
**Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers- Julio had a career night going 4-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season and he stole 4 bases, giving him 5 on the season. Borbon is now hitting .389.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Joel won his 11Th game he now has a 3.25 ERA.
**Miguel Montrero, Arizona Diamondbacks- Miguel went 3-4 at the plate including a double and a Home Run, his 13Th of the season and he now has 41 RBIs. Miguel is now hitting .297.
**Derek Jeter, New York Yankees- Derek went 2-4 at the plate and his his 15Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 52 on the season. Derek also had a single in the game and is hitting .320.
Goofballs:
**Ronny Cedeno, Pittsburgh Pirates- Ronny had a tough day. he went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts and he committed his 7Th error of the season. Ronny is hitting .191 on the season.
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Brad blew his 8Th save of the season, throwing 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 2 runs (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Brad also committed his first 2 errors of the season and he now has a 7.27 ERA.
**Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets- Francisco lost his 4Th game, giving up the Home Run to Bengie. He threw 2 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), Francisco now has a 3.33 ERA.
**Twins Offense- No clutch hitting, they left 11 men on base, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
**Athletics Offense- 1 run on 11 hits and 11 strikeouts, they left 10 men on base.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals- Luke threw 4 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4, giving up 2 Home Runs. Luke lost his 6Th game and he now has a 5.73 ERA.
**Alberto Arias, Houston Astros- Couldn't retire anyone, and he gave up 3 runs (3 earned), walking 1. Alberto now has a 3.50 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- the Jays were only able to score 3 runs on just 6 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds- Johnny lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Cueto now has a 4.61 ERA losing his 10Th game.
**Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox- He allowed 8 stolen bases, just a horrible night in throwing and people wonder why the Red Sox picked up Victor Martinez. Varitek is simply not the player he used to be.
**Padres Offense- 4 runs on 9 hits, leaving 9 men on base.
**Ramon Troncoso, Los Angeles Dodgers- Ramon threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the winning run and he walked 2 without striking anyone out. Ramon now has a 2.77 ERA and lost his 2Nd game.
**Mariners Offense- No clutch hitting, 2 runs, 10 hits, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
B & G's 8/14/09
Baseballs:
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek finished the day 3-3 and drove in 7 runs, he walked and had 2 doubles. Derek is now hitting .290 with 81 RBIs.
**Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins- Johnson threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 11. Josh now has a 2.85 ERA, winning his 12Th game of the season.
**Felix Pie, Baltimore Orioles- Felix hit for the cycle, a double, single, triple, and a Home Run, his 3rd Home Run of the season, and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 15 on the season. Felix after his 4-5 evening is now hitting .254.
**Garrett Mock, Washington Nationals- Garrett threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 4 and struck out 6. Mock won his 2Nd game and now has a 5.27 ERA.
**Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers- Brandon hit a walk off Home Run, his 23rd of the season, driving in his 65Th run. Brandon is now hitting .250 after a 1-4 evening.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Making his 2Nd Major League start, he threw 6 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Bobby now has a 3.50 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan hit the go ahead Home Run, his 28Th of the season, driving in his 86Th run of the season. Ryan finished up 1-3 with a walk and he is hitting .266.
**Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays- Roy threw 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 6, winning his 13 game and has a 2.65 ERA.
**Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers- Ryan went 2-4 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 25 on the season, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 84 RBIs. Ryan is now hitting .315.
**Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins- Jason went 3-4 with 5 RBIs and a Home Run, his 20Th of the season. Kubel now has 68 RBIs and is hitting .312 on the season.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Victor hit a big clutch double to give the Red Sox the lead for good. He went 1-3 with 2 walks and drove in 2 runs, giving him 77 RBIs on the season. Victor is now hitting .284.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Adam also hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season, he drove in his 4Th run and is now hitting .164 and has a 2.62 ERA, winning his 14Th game.
**Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks- Dan threw 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Dan lowered his ERA to 2.50 and won his 12Th game of the year.
**Alexi Ramirez, Chicago White Sox- Alexi went 2-5 at the plate and hit his 14Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 53rd RBI. Ramirez is hitting .274.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark hit his 30Th Home Run of the season to give the Yankees the lead in the 9Th inning. Mark has 86 RBIs and after going 1-3 with a walk, he is hitting .288.
Goofballs:
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie lasted 1+ inning, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Charlie now has a 5.51 ERA, losing his 6th game of the season.
**Rockies Offense- Striking out 15 and producing 4 runs on just 5 hits.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angles- Jered threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 3. Jered now has a 4.12 ERA.
**Royals Offense- They were shutout, only collecting 3 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shutout, getting 8 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Giants Offense- Were shutout and they only had 4 hits, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts.
**Braves Offense- The Braves scored 2 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. The Braves left 8 men on base.
**Rays Offense- Were shut down by Doc Halladay, 2 runs on 9 hits, 0 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy lasted 4 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 5, struck out 4, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Wandy lost his 7Th game and he now has a 3.05 ERA.
**Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians- Justin threw 3 1/2 innings, giving up 7 runs (6 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 3. Justin now has a 4.70 ERA.
**Frank Francisco, Texas Rangers- Blew his 3rd ave and lost the game, giving up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he struck out 1 and now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Mat threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Mat now has a 4.01 ERA.
**Dodgers offense- 1 run on just 7 hits, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts.
**Adam Kennedy, Oakland Athletics- Struck out 3 times, going 0-5. Adam is now hitting .280.
**Mariners Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, but 12 strikeouts, not getting the big hits to score more runs.
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek finished the day 3-3 and drove in 7 runs, he walked and had 2 doubles. Derek is now hitting .290 with 81 RBIs.
**Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins- Johnson threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 11. Josh now has a 2.85 ERA, winning his 12Th game of the season.
**Felix Pie, Baltimore Orioles- Felix hit for the cycle, a double, single, triple, and a Home Run, his 3rd Home Run of the season, and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 15 on the season. Felix after his 4-5 evening is now hitting .254.
**Garrett Mock, Washington Nationals- Garrett threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 4 and struck out 6. Mock won his 2Nd game and now has a 5.27 ERA.
**Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers- Brandon hit a walk off Home Run, his 23rd of the season, driving in his 65Th run. Brandon is now hitting .250 after a 1-4 evening.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Making his 2Nd Major League start, he threw 6 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Bobby now has a 3.50 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan hit the go ahead Home Run, his 28Th of the season, driving in his 86Th run of the season. Ryan finished up 1-3 with a walk and he is hitting .266.
**Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays- Roy threw 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 6, winning his 13 game and has a 2.65 ERA.
**Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers- Ryan went 2-4 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 25 on the season, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 84 RBIs. Ryan is now hitting .315.
**Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins- Jason went 3-4 with 5 RBIs and a Home Run, his 20Th of the season. Kubel now has 68 RBIs and is hitting .312 on the season.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Victor hit a big clutch double to give the Red Sox the lead for good. He went 1-3 with 2 walks and drove in 2 runs, giving him 77 RBIs on the season. Victor is now hitting .284.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Adam also hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season, he drove in his 4Th run and is now hitting .164 and has a 2.62 ERA, winning his 14Th game.
**Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks- Dan threw 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Dan lowered his ERA to 2.50 and won his 12Th game of the year.
**Alexi Ramirez, Chicago White Sox- Alexi went 2-5 at the plate and hit his 14Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 53rd RBI. Ramirez is hitting .274.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark hit his 30Th Home Run of the season to give the Yankees the lead in the 9Th inning. Mark has 86 RBIs and after going 1-3 with a walk, he is hitting .288.
Goofballs:
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie lasted 1+ inning, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Charlie now has a 5.51 ERA, losing his 6th game of the season.
**Rockies Offense- Striking out 15 and producing 4 runs on just 5 hits.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angles- Jered threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 3. Jered now has a 4.12 ERA.
**Royals Offense- They were shutout, only collecting 3 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shutout, getting 8 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Giants Offense- Were shutout and they only had 4 hits, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts.
**Braves Offense- The Braves scored 2 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. The Braves left 8 men on base.
**Rays Offense- Were shut down by Doc Halladay, 2 runs on 9 hits, 0 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy lasted 4 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 5, struck out 4, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Wandy lost his 7Th game and he now has a 3.05 ERA.
**Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians- Justin threw 3 1/2 innings, giving up 7 runs (6 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 3. Justin now has a 4.70 ERA.
**Frank Francisco, Texas Rangers- Blew his 3rd ave and lost the game, giving up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he struck out 1 and now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Mat threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Mat now has a 4.01 ERA.
**Dodgers offense- 1 run on just 7 hits, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts.
**Adam Kennedy, Oakland Athletics- Struck out 3 times, going 0-5. Adam is now hitting .280.
**Mariners Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, but 12 strikeouts, not getting the big hits to score more runs.
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