Let's see what's going on in the baseball world today -
So it turns out Manny may have wanted to stay in Boston. Apparently Scott Boras told Red Sox officials that Manny would try real hard if they dropped his option for next year - can't say I am not suprised. I wouldn't be suprised either if Manny's behavior issues were all a part of some devious Boras plan to get the Sox to drop him, and let him sign a new big-money contract somewhere else. Boras was not his agent when he signed with the Sox, this is Scott's chance to make a few more bucks. Although I am sure he is all set with the money he stole from the Dodgers when they took Andruw Jones.
By the way, here is a nice picture of Andruw and Manny together. I think Manny is telling Andruw, "Don't worry, it's ok that you have underproduced and have been a let-down, once they promise you the money, it doesn't matter! Manny was totally clutch last night, grounding in to a double play with no out in the bottom of the ninth, and down by one run... Maybe he would have beat it out if he had a little more practice running hard to first base in Boston. I still think the Dodgers got a good deal...
Did you see the Rays/Tigers game last night? Scott Kazmir struggled, although he only gave up two runs. Whether or not he can go deeper into games will be a factor down the stretch - the bullpen picked him up last night, but it doesn't always work that way. Trust me, I know, I am a Mets fan. Evan Longoria should be the Rookie of the Year, and if the Rays win the division, he should be considered for MVP.
It is very exciting to be a Rays fan these days... I used to live in South Florida and went to Marlins games - absolutely pathetic. I remember going in 1998, when they were playing the Cardinals, with Mark McGwire. I also went that year during the week Mike Piazza was a Marlin - the park was mostly empty. That's hard to believe. I still go down there every so often to see them play, and it is sad. It's overpriced, quiet, and boring. I went to see the Rays last night, and the crowd is excited, the tickets were cheap ($12), parking is free if you have four people in your car, and it was dollar hot dog night. I like the dome - it is always nice and cool - I kind of hope they don't get a new stadium, I like this one!
Speaking of the Mets. Please move Aaron Heilman to the rotation or move him out. I think he has good stuff, he just isn't consistent in high-pressure situations. I know the Mets think his place is in the bullpen, but as a Mets fan, I cringe when he starts to warm up. He has value as a starter. Other teams have wanted him as a starter in the past - why not the Mets? How about this - send Pedro to the pen, he can't pitch deep into games anymore anyway. I'd like to see them keep Heilman around and try him out as a starter. He's much better than Victor Zambrano, and the Yankees are giving him a chance.
Good for the Twins for dumping Livan Hernandez and bringing up Liriano. They are have a good shot to win the Central, and perhaps their best pitcher is in AAA... What took them so long? Besides, I have been holding Liriano on my fantasy team, hoping this would happen.
Adam Dunn's nickname is the "Big Donkey." Interesting...
Barry Bonds is now like that kid at school that no one would pick for their kick-ball team.
Mark McGwire please come back.
My dad wants me to remind everyone that Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame, and in baseball, and not sitting in a Las Vegas hotel signing baseballs for suckers that pay $100 for another man's signature. I agree, I'll sign your baseball for $5.
When I was 11, Mike Piazza gave me his autograph for free (but my brother stole it, and then I think my mom threw it away... by accident of course. But if I had just cleaned my room like she told me too, she wouldn't have had to clean it for me.).
How about some Kansas City Royals news?
That's all.
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