The DMBL season "resurrects" this Easter Sunday. The schedules have already been posted on the schedule page. Projected pitchers won't be known until all rosters and cuts have been submitted.
Many cuts have already been made.
Arkansas has been cutting players in small clumps. Tom Glavine was the first to go last week along with Miguel Batista. Longtime Falcon favorite Octavio Dotel got the boot Tuesday and the final three were cut yesterday. Not many surprises here.
Vancouver cut a few spare parts but remains over the limit.
Philly released their extra second basemen and catcher Jose Molina.
D.C. and Marietta pared their rosters down to 30 yesterday. The Slappers released pitcher Shawn Marshall, which was a bit surprising. Marshall will probably latch on to another team's roster that is in need of pitching. Marietta cut a string of mediocre pitchers.
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Friday, March 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Mudcats clean house
They're at it again...The Sugar Bears had their second 20-run game of the season, this time against the Hoboken Cutters (no Jason Jennings was not traded to Hoboken). Newark pounded Hoboken 21-8 yesterday on 24 hits and only 6 walks this time. (DMBLNews readers will remember the last game was largely the fault of 11 walks in the first two innings) The game was actually a more modest 13-8 in the middle of the eighth when Newark exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the eighth off relievers Adam Wainwright and Braden Looper. Newark scored in every inning except the first and only hit two home runs in the game (both two-run shots). Michael Barrett and Nick Swisher each had four RBIs and five Sugar Bear batters had three hits apiece.
Carolina made a statement yesterday - cutting Tadahito Iguchi, Aubrey Huff, and Rheal Cormier. The club hopes that the moves will serve as a warning to the team that the poor play will not be tolerated. Jose Vidro was also benched for the near future in favor of newcomers Ron Belliard and Mark Loretta. Kiko Calero, cut by Vancouver earlier this year, will fill in for Cormier.
Carolina made a statement yesterday - cutting Tadahito Iguchi, Aubrey Huff, and Rheal Cormier. The club hopes that the moves will serve as a warning to the team that the poor play will not be tolerated. Jose Vidro was also benched for the near future in favor of newcomers Ron Belliard and Mark Loretta. Kiko Calero, cut by Vancouver earlier this year, will fill in for Cormier.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Coming soon...
Well Sunday is the opener and the schedule has been posted. The two new teams both start off on the road, with New Jersey drawing the easier opponent (Las Vegas). Sardine City gets to open against the defending champions. There will be a doubleheader on Sunday so that means that the schedule dates will be immediately off. Check the schedule page to see what "game date" we're on and adjust accordingly on the team schedule pages.
Coming soon to the web site are Butch's Sims, a Draft Review by Mike and the Mad Dog, and hopefully the Swami's picks. The prediction columns should be up tonight and the Draft Review is coming as well.
Newark continued their cuts yesterday by releasing two of their Scotts (Schoeneweis and Downs). Apparently they only keep those who have only one "t" in their name (like Scot Shields). "We don't need any of their fancy, extraneous T's!" said GM/owner Butch Garretson. "That kind of excess is not tolerated in this clubhouse."
New Jersey also cut their roster down. Two of their protected players, Aaron Sele and Gustavo Chacin, were casualties. With more than half the teams still over 30 players, expect an enormous amount of cuts over the weekend.
Coming soon to the web site are Butch's Sims, a Draft Review by Mike and the Mad Dog, and hopefully the Swami's picks. The prediction columns should be up tonight and the Draft Review is coming as well.
Newark continued their cuts yesterday by releasing two of their Scotts (Schoeneweis and Downs). Apparently they only keep those who have only one "t" in their name (like Scot Shields). "We don't need any of their fancy, extraneous T's!" said GM/owner Butch Garretson. "That kind of excess is not tolerated in this clubhouse."
New Jersey also cut their roster down. Two of their protected players, Aaron Sele and Gustavo Chacin, were casualties. With more than half the teams still over 30 players, expect an enormous amount of cuts over the weekend.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Spring Training Wrapup: Pitchers
Arkansas claimed two players off the wire: rookie catcher Dioner Navarro, recently with Vancouver, and outfielder Xavier Nady, who was with D.C. Carolina shockingly released Endy Chavez, who was having a very strong spring (and made our list of top spring training performers yesterday).
Anyway, onto our top pitchers this spring.
Francisco Liriano, Marietta. Marietta gave up a lot to acquire the youngster, but Liriano proved that he was worth it (so far). Liriano was 4-1 with a 1.70 ERA. More importantly, Liriano only allowed 7.7 runners per 9 innings, and struck out 45 batters and allowed only 10 walks in 47.2 innings (4.5 K:BB).
Jeremy Sowers, Marietta. Liriano's teammate and another rookie pitcher slated to start the season in Marietta's rotation was 5-0 in spring training, with a 2.95 ERA. Sowers was not quite as dominant as Liriano though. Sowers only managed 9 Ks in 39.2 innings! Sowers' 1.18 WHIP is good, but will it last against real lineups?
Anibal Sanchez, D.C. This is starting to look like the rookie report. Hopefully Phil Plantier won't get jealous. Sanchez was 4-0 in the spring with a 1.73 ERA. Sanchez only allowed 8.9 R/9, but, like Sowers, he is a bit strikeout-averse. Sanchez only struck out 11 in his 36.1 innings of work, but he did only surrender one home run.
Ruddy Lugo, Newark. Another rookie, but this one's a reliever. Lugo was the second most used pitcher in Newark's pen (after Brandon Lyon). Lugo pitched 26 innings, but only allowed 20 baserunners while compiling a 1.04 ERA. It is not known who Newark will choose as their closer - Newark only had one save combined, with a mere 4 save opportunities (and half of those have been released when they cut ties with George Sherrill) - but Lugo may end up in the mix or at least be a valuable setup pitcher.
Brandon Webb, Philadelphia. Our first non-rookie! Webb has put together an impressive spring - 3-2, 1.15 ERA. Webb has compiled an impressive 0.97 WHIP and opponents have managed a meager .487 OPS against him.
Ervin Santana, Arkansas. The "other" Santana, Ervin was 2-0 with a 1.55 ERA in spring. He only allowed 17 hits in 29 innings of work, but he will need to get his walks down (15) if he wants to sustain any success in the regular season. Santana has most likely earned himself a spot as the fourth or fifth starter in the Falcons' rotation.
Felix Hernandez, Hillsborough. "King Felix" had a solid rookie campaign last year and seems to be building his way to another solid year this season. Hernandez put together a 4-1, 2.10 spring with 20 Ks in 30 innings. Pitching coach Brien Taylor expects Hernandez's strikeouts to increase during the season. "I've figured out a flaw in his mechanics" Taylor said. "I've instructed him to use a new delivery similar to the one that brought me success in my career."
Jeff Francis, Honolulu. Francis had very limited action last season, but looks poised to be a contributor this year. Francis was 4-1 with a 2.45 ERA this spring for the Sharks, but his peripheral numbers suggested a warning. Francis' K:BB ration was horrid: 8 Ks vs 13 BBs (0.6) and his 1.20 WHIP seemed to be a bit high for the ERA that he showed. Expect Francis' production to level out a little, but he should still be a valuable member of the Shark rotation.
Bob Wickman, New Jersey. The old dog still has some tricks up his sleeve. Wickman tied with Honolulu's Geoff Geary for the league lead in saves with 6. Wickman compiled an impressive 1.72 ERA in 15.2 innings of work. His 1.15 WHIP was solid, but Wickman did blow 2 saves in the spring. Will New Jersey have enough save chances for Wickman to make a run at the Eck?
Boof Bonser, Hoboken. We started with a rookie and we'll end with one. Bonser has been impressive for the Cutters this season - 3-0, 2.82. Bonser's more impressive stats are his 28 Ks, 7 BBs and 32 hits in 39.1 IP; a 1.02 WHIP, .586 OPS allowed, and a complete game shutout against Newark.
Well those are the top players this year. Tomorrow will be the final entry before opening day.
Anyway, onto our top pitchers this spring.
Francisco Liriano, Marietta. Marietta gave up a lot to acquire the youngster, but Liriano proved that he was worth it (so far). Liriano was 4-1 with a 1.70 ERA. More importantly, Liriano only allowed 7.7 runners per 9 innings, and struck out 45 batters and allowed only 10 walks in 47.2 innings (4.5 K:BB).
Jeremy Sowers, Marietta. Liriano's teammate and another rookie pitcher slated to start the season in Marietta's rotation was 5-0 in spring training, with a 2.95 ERA. Sowers was not quite as dominant as Liriano though. Sowers only managed 9 Ks in 39.2 innings! Sowers' 1.18 WHIP is good, but will it last against real lineups?
Anibal Sanchez, D.C. This is starting to look like the rookie report. Hopefully Phil Plantier won't get jealous. Sanchez was 4-0 in the spring with a 1.73 ERA. Sanchez only allowed 8.9 R/9, but, like Sowers, he is a bit strikeout-averse. Sanchez only struck out 11 in his 36.1 innings of work, but he did only surrender one home run.
Ruddy Lugo, Newark. Another rookie, but this one's a reliever. Lugo was the second most used pitcher in Newark's pen (after Brandon Lyon). Lugo pitched 26 innings, but only allowed 20 baserunners while compiling a 1.04 ERA. It is not known who Newark will choose as their closer - Newark only had one save combined, with a mere 4 save opportunities (and half of those have been released when they cut ties with George Sherrill) - but Lugo may end up in the mix or at least be a valuable setup pitcher.
Brandon Webb, Philadelphia. Our first non-rookie! Webb has put together an impressive spring - 3-2, 1.15 ERA. Webb has compiled an impressive 0.97 WHIP and opponents have managed a meager .487 OPS against him.
Ervin Santana, Arkansas. The "other" Santana, Ervin was 2-0 with a 1.55 ERA in spring. He only allowed 17 hits in 29 innings of work, but he will need to get his walks down (15) if he wants to sustain any success in the regular season. Santana has most likely earned himself a spot as the fourth or fifth starter in the Falcons' rotation.
Felix Hernandez, Hillsborough. "King Felix" had a solid rookie campaign last year and seems to be building his way to another solid year this season. Hernandez put together a 4-1, 2.10 spring with 20 Ks in 30 innings. Pitching coach Brien Taylor expects Hernandez's strikeouts to increase during the season. "I've figured out a flaw in his mechanics" Taylor said. "I've instructed him to use a new delivery similar to the one that brought me success in my career."
Jeff Francis, Honolulu. Francis had very limited action last season, but looks poised to be a contributor this year. Francis was 4-1 with a 2.45 ERA this spring for the Sharks, but his peripheral numbers suggested a warning. Francis' K:BB ration was horrid: 8 Ks vs 13 BBs (0.6) and his 1.20 WHIP seemed to be a bit high for the ERA that he showed. Expect Francis' production to level out a little, but he should still be a valuable member of the Shark rotation.
Bob Wickman, New Jersey. The old dog still has some tricks up his sleeve. Wickman tied with Honolulu's Geoff Geary for the league lead in saves with 6. Wickman compiled an impressive 1.72 ERA in 15.2 innings of work. His 1.15 WHIP was solid, but Wickman did blow 2 saves in the spring. Will New Jersey have enough save chances for Wickman to make a run at the Eck?
Boof Bonser, Hoboken. We started with a rookie and we'll end with one. Bonser has been impressive for the Cutters this season - 3-0, 2.82. Bonser's more impressive stats are his 28 Ks, 7 BBs and 32 hits in 39.1 IP; a 1.02 WHIP, .586 OPS allowed, and a complete game shutout against Newark.
Well those are the top players this year. Tomorrow will be the final entry before opening day.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Spring Training Wrapup: Batters
It was a pretty quiet day yesterday on the transaction wire. Newark continued their daily cuts by letting Eric Hinske go. Vancouver also released Jose Bautista and Kiko Calero. More cuts are coming, hopefully they won't all come on Saturday at midnight.
Today I will take a look at the best performers in spring training.
Grady Sizemore, Carolina. We'll start with the obvious. Sizemore grabbed the trifecta in leading the league in batting average (.386), on-base perecentage (.432) and slugging (.771). Sizemore also finished with 6 homers, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
Chris Coste, Arkansas. Coste may have sewn up the starting catcher gig in Arkansas with his brilliant spring. Coste was second in average (.369) and sixth in OBP (.393) and drove in 19 runs (tied for 8th). His competitor, Toby Hall, on the other hand, hit an uninspiring .182 in 22 at bats.
Ryan Howard, Hillsborough. Howard continued his excellence from last year. The Listach winner led all players with 9 homers and tied for sixth with 20 RBIs. Howard was seventh in OPS (.918) and third in runs created (21.6).
Endy Chavez, Carolina. Chavez had the longest hitting streak of the preseason (13 games) and ended up with a .356 average, 18 RBIs(!), and 12 runs scored. Chavez tied for the league lead in hits with 36. How Chavez will fit in with the Mudcats in the regular season is unknown, but most likely he has bought himself a good chance at a platoon role at least.
Justin Morneau, Arkansas. Morneau got off to a great start early in the preseason, with a 6-RBI game and a 7-RBI game in the first 10. That makes his league leading 29 RBIs seem somewhat fluky, but he still did have a good spring. Morneau finished with a .343 average (8th), 7 HRs (tied for 3rd), 17 runs (tied for 8th), a .408 OBP (5th), .571 Slugging (6th), and 26.2 runs created (1st).
Eric Byrnes, South Boston. Aside from having a great John Houseman name ("Did you hand in your assignment, Mr. Byrnes?"), Byrnes had a great spring for South Boston. Byrnes was second in the league in OPS (1.003), and also hit .321 with 6 HRs, 17 RBIs, 19 runs, 2 3Bs, .630 slugging, and 9.2 runs created/27. The South Boston outfield is crowded, but manager Sid Fernandez has assured Byrnes of at least a platoon role.
Ian Kinsler, Hoboken. The most impressive rookie this spring. Kinsler was fourth in batting average (.361) and 5th in slugging (.583). Kinsler also had 13 runs, 14, RBIs, 2 3Bs, 3 HRs, and a .390 OBP.
Corey Patterson, New Jersey. Patterson gets the Speed Demon Award for his league leading 10 stolen bases (actually tied with Juan Pierre, but with 1 less caught stealing), 18 runs, and 2 triples. But Patterson was also far less one-dimensional than Pierre. Patterson also drove in 19 RBIs, and hit 5 doubles and 3 homers. Now if only he could learn to take a walk...
Torii Hunter, Honolulu. Hunter had a surprising spring this year with 8 homers and 25 RBIs (both good for second in the league). His .250 average was mediocre, but you can't argue with those results.
Jacques Jones, New Jersey. Seems like Team Buddah's offense is ready for the season. Jones ended up third in OPS (.987). Jones also ended up with a .658 slugging (2nd), 20 RBIs (t6th), 6 HRs (t8th), a .304 average, 6 2Bs (t5th), and 2 3Bs. Jones is plagued by the same walk-o-phobia that his teammate suffers from.
Tomorrow we'll look at the pitchers.
Today I will take a look at the best performers in spring training.
Grady Sizemore, Carolina. We'll start with the obvious. Sizemore grabbed the trifecta in leading the league in batting average (.386), on-base perecentage (.432) and slugging (.771). Sizemore also finished with 6 homers, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
Chris Coste, Arkansas. Coste may have sewn up the starting catcher gig in Arkansas with his brilliant spring. Coste was second in average (.369) and sixth in OBP (.393) and drove in 19 runs (tied for 8th). His competitor, Toby Hall, on the other hand, hit an uninspiring .182 in 22 at bats.
Ryan Howard, Hillsborough. Howard continued his excellence from last year. The Listach winner led all players with 9 homers and tied for sixth with 20 RBIs. Howard was seventh in OPS (.918) and third in runs created (21.6).
Endy Chavez, Carolina. Chavez had the longest hitting streak of the preseason (13 games) and ended up with a .356 average, 18 RBIs(!), and 12 runs scored. Chavez tied for the league lead in hits with 36. How Chavez will fit in with the Mudcats in the regular season is unknown, but most likely he has bought himself a good chance at a platoon role at least.
Justin Morneau, Arkansas. Morneau got off to a great start early in the preseason, with a 6-RBI game and a 7-RBI game in the first 10. That makes his league leading 29 RBIs seem somewhat fluky, but he still did have a good spring. Morneau finished with a .343 average (8th), 7 HRs (tied for 3rd), 17 runs (tied for 8th), a .408 OBP (5th), .571 Slugging (6th), and 26.2 runs created (1st).
Eric Byrnes, South Boston. Aside from having a great John Houseman name ("Did you hand in your assignment, Mr. Byrnes?"), Byrnes had a great spring for South Boston. Byrnes was second in the league in OPS (1.003), and also hit .321 with 6 HRs, 17 RBIs, 19 runs, 2 3Bs, .630 slugging, and 9.2 runs created/27. The South Boston outfield is crowded, but manager Sid Fernandez has assured Byrnes of at least a platoon role.
Ian Kinsler, Hoboken. The most impressive rookie this spring. Kinsler was fourth in batting average (.361) and 5th in slugging (.583). Kinsler also had 13 runs, 14, RBIs, 2 3Bs, 3 HRs, and a .390 OBP.
Corey Patterson, New Jersey. Patterson gets the Speed Demon Award for his league leading 10 stolen bases (actually tied with Juan Pierre, but with 1 less caught stealing), 18 runs, and 2 triples. But Patterson was also far less one-dimensional than Pierre. Patterson also drove in 19 RBIs, and hit 5 doubles and 3 homers. Now if only he could learn to take a walk...
Torii Hunter, Honolulu. Hunter had a surprising spring this year with 8 homers and 25 RBIs (both good for second in the league). His .250 average was mediocre, but you can't argue with those results.
Jacques Jones, New Jersey. Seems like Team Buddah's offense is ready for the season. Jones ended up third in OPS (.987). Jones also ended up with a .658 slugging (2nd), 20 RBIs (t6th), 6 HRs (t8th), a .304 average, 6 2Bs (t5th), and 2 3Bs. Jones is plagued by the same walk-o-phobia that his teammate suffers from.
Tomorrow we'll look at the pitchers.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Busy day
Yesterday was a heavy transaction day. The Newark Sugar Bears continued their two-a-day cuts by releasing Doug Mientkiewitzkyovichsteinburgarciaparra and George Sherrill. Vancouver cut David Dellucci, Josh Hancock, and Dioner Navarro. Navarro has already drawn interest on the waiver wire.
D.C. has signed backup catcher Eliezer Alfonzo and cut Xavier Nady. Starting catcher Ronny Paulino breathed a heavy sigh of relief. "Thank you thank you thank you thank you" said a fatigued Paulino in the clubhouse after the game. Paulino was seen relaxing with a large chunk of ice on his knees after playing in the first 24 consecutive games.
Finally Carolina signed veteran second baseman Jose Vidro who was recently signed and released by Arkansas.
Meanwhile the final spring training games have finished. Marietta and Hillsborough finished with the best records in the league at 17-9. Las Vegas finished in last at 8-18 (only one win in their last 10!) followed closely by Vancouver at 9-17. Hoboken finished as the hottest team closing out the preseason, winning their last four and seven of their last nine. Hoboken scored the most runs in the preseason and Philadelphia surrendered the least.
Hoboken had the best offense in the league, scoring 148 runs and compiling a .793 OPS. Hillsborough led the league in homers with 35 and Arkansas topped the league in batting average with .280. Hillsborough and New Jersey swiped the most bases with 18 each.
Speaking of the new clubs, both put in respectable records in the pre-season. New Jersey finished slighly ahead with a 12-14 record and Sardine City was right behind at 11-15. Who knows, maybe we'll see a surprise this year, a la the 1993 Cheyenne Warhawks?
Finally, wrapping up the pre-season pitching... Philadelphia led the league with a 3.22 team ERA. Arkansas led the league in strikeouts (159). Hoboken led all bullpens with 8 saves. Marietta led the league in runners/9 innings (10.6) and D.C. led the league in WHIP (1.13). The Sugar Bears had the worst ERA (4.96).
D.C. has signed backup catcher Eliezer Alfonzo and cut Xavier Nady. Starting catcher Ronny Paulino breathed a heavy sigh of relief. "Thank you thank you thank you thank you" said a fatigued Paulino in the clubhouse after the game. Paulino was seen relaxing with a large chunk of ice on his knees after playing in the first 24 consecutive games.
Finally Carolina signed veteran second baseman Jose Vidro who was recently signed and released by Arkansas.
Meanwhile the final spring training games have finished. Marietta and Hillsborough finished with the best records in the league at 17-9. Las Vegas finished in last at 8-18 (only one win in their last 10!) followed closely by Vancouver at 9-17. Hoboken finished as the hottest team closing out the preseason, winning their last four and seven of their last nine. Hoboken scored the most runs in the preseason and Philadelphia surrendered the least.
Hoboken had the best offense in the league, scoring 148 runs and compiling a .793 OPS. Hillsborough led the league in homers with 35 and Arkansas topped the league in batting average with .280. Hillsborough and New Jersey swiped the most bases with 18 each.
Speaking of the new clubs, both put in respectable records in the pre-season. New Jersey finished slighly ahead with a 12-14 record and Sardine City was right behind at 11-15. Who knows, maybe we'll see a surprise this year, a la the 1993 Cheyenne Warhawks?
Finally, wrapping up the pre-season pitching... Philadelphia led the league with a 3.22 team ERA. Arkansas led the league in strikeouts (159). Hoboken led all bullpens with 8 saves. Marietta led the league in runners/9 innings (10.6) and D.C. led the league in WHIP (1.13). The Sugar Bears had the worst ERA (4.96).
Monday, March 12, 2007
Last day of Preseason games!
Today is the last day of preseason games. The regular season begins Sunday with an opening day double-header. Expect a week full of cuts and waiver wire claims. Also hopefully coming soon are the much anticipated Butch's Preseason Sims article. Maybe we'll see one from the Swami this year too, but we don't really know what that guy is up to. I'll do a spring training wrap-up this week, as well.
The Sugar Bears have already started their housecleaning and are making their cuts, little by little this week. Saturday they cut Russ Branyan and Jon Lieber, then Sunday they cut Tim Wakefield and Luke Hudson. Two castoffs have also been claimed over the weekend. Vancouver castoff Marcus Giles was signed by Las Vegas and Brandon Inge, formerly in Marietta's camp, was scooped up by Sardine City. More to come this week.
If you haven't already, I recommend signing up for the Yahoo DMBL Mirror League. You should have gotten an invite over the weekend from Butch. If you need the info again, send me an email. Every year, Butch sets up the Mirror League to track real life performances in our DMBL league. This will help you track your players stats for next year and help you decide whether you should still hold onto that 5th guy on your reserve list or if you should check the waiver wire for this year's Tuffy Rhodes.
The Sugar Bears have already started their housecleaning and are making their cuts, little by little this week. Saturday they cut Russ Branyan and Jon Lieber, then Sunday they cut Tim Wakefield and Luke Hudson. Two castoffs have also been claimed over the weekend. Vancouver castoff Marcus Giles was signed by Las Vegas and Brandon Inge, formerly in Marietta's camp, was scooped up by Sardine City. More to come this week.
If you haven't already, I recommend signing up for the Yahoo DMBL Mirror League. You should have gotten an invite over the weekend from Butch. If you need the info again, send me an email. Every year, Butch sets up the Mirror League to track real life performances in our DMBL league. This will help you track your players stats for next year and help you decide whether you should still hold onto that 5th guy on your reserve list or if you should check the waiver wire for this year's Tuffy Rhodes.
Friday, March 9, 2007
First round of cuts
As the preseason winds down, several teams have started to make their cuts. Marietta let go of Gavin Floyd. Arkansas released several extra pitchers and two outfielders that they picked up only three days ago. Vancouver cut ties with Marcus Giles, a former Listach award winner. Only a few teams are at the 30-player limit, so expect more cuts in the next week.
Falcon catcher Chris Coste has gotten off to a hot start. Coste had a 4-5 day against Vegas yesterday and is now batting .386 on the preseason.
Speaking of the Arkansas-Vegas game, Falcon starter Ervin Santana pitched 10 solid innings, but ZERO strikeouts!! It's strange that a pitcher would go what amounts to a whole game without even one punchout, but it happened again. This time it was John Lackey against Arkansas. Nine innings, one run, but again, no strikeouts! It took Hoboken's Boof Bonser to show Lackey and Santana how it's done. Against Newark, Bonser pitched a complete game 2-hit shutout, with 11 Ks.
Only a few days after his last flirtation, Carolina's Rocco Baldelli again was one homer shy of the cycle! Baldelli was 3-4 with 3 RBIs against South Boston.
Some more pitching gems: DC's rookie hurler Anibel Sanchez pitched a complete game shutout, surrendering only 3 hits against Hillsborough. Philly's Brandon Webb pitched a 4-hit shutout of Vancouver.
New Jersey's Jack Wilson drove in 5 RBIs against fellow rookie team, Sardine City.
Falcon catcher Chris Coste has gotten off to a hot start. Coste had a 4-5 day against Vegas yesterday and is now batting .386 on the preseason.
Speaking of the Arkansas-Vegas game, Falcon starter Ervin Santana pitched 10 solid innings, but ZERO strikeouts!! It's strange that a pitcher would go what amounts to a whole game without even one punchout, but it happened again. This time it was John Lackey against Arkansas. Nine innings, one run, but again, no strikeouts! It took Hoboken's Boof Bonser to show Lackey and Santana how it's done. Against Newark, Bonser pitched a complete game 2-hit shutout, with 11 Ks.
Only a few days after his last flirtation, Carolina's Rocco Baldelli again was one homer shy of the cycle! Baldelli was 3-4 with 3 RBIs against South Boston.
Some more pitching gems: DC's rookie hurler Anibel Sanchez pitched a complete game shutout, surrendering only 3 hits against Hillsborough. Philly's Brandon Webb pitched a 4-hit shutout of Vancouver.
New Jersey's Jack Wilson drove in 5 RBIs against fellow rookie team, Sardine City.
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