Chris Duncan, a former 1st round pick who spent three seasons in the DMBL, died Friday after battling brain cancer for several years. He was 38.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Game on!
Welcome to the second half!
Hoboken took no time to get back in the swing of things, opening up with a giant-sized can of Whoop-ass® on Arkansas. The Cutters crushed the Falcons 11-4 in the first game thanks to a huge game from Hanley Ramirez (5-6, 4 runs) and Chris Duncan (3-4, 6 RBIs, HR). Jarrod Washburn notched his 10th win of the season. Game 2 featured more of the same, as the Cutters pounded out a 9-5 victory. This time it was Geoff Jenkins with the big game (3-4, 4 RBIs, 2 HRs).
D.C. and Las Vegas made a trade yesterday. D.C. parted with Matt Holliday, prospect Alex Gordon, and their first round pick in 2008 for reliever Chris Ray, first baseman Derrek Lee, and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. It's a bit of a strange trade. D.C. already has one of the better pens in the league with Papelbon and Nathan both having great years, so it's unclear how Ray will fit in there. Zimmerman is an upgrade over Mike Lamb on that side of the platoon, but Esteban German has been crushing lefties this year. Derrek Lee, who will miss the 2007 DMBL season, will probably be an upgrade over Overbay next year, but how much? Lee's power numbers seem down in rehab so far. Holliday seems like a large price to pay for a deal that only marginally upgrades D.C. this year and only marginally upgrades them next year. Meanwhile, Las Vegas still believes in struggling prospect Alex Gordon, who can't seem to get on the right side of the Mendoza line in AAA.
Because of the special All-Star This Week in DMBL, there will be no edition this week. Next week's installment will feature players of the week from the two week span. New editions may possibly come on Sundays instead of Mondays from now on.
Hoboken took no time to get back in the swing of things, opening up with a giant-sized can of Whoop-ass® on Arkansas. The Cutters crushed the Falcons 11-4 in the first game thanks to a huge game from Hanley Ramirez (5-6, 4 runs) and Chris Duncan (3-4, 6 RBIs, HR). Jarrod Washburn notched his 10th win of the season. Game 2 featured more of the same, as the Cutters pounded out a 9-5 victory. This time it was Geoff Jenkins with the big game (3-4, 4 RBIs, 2 HRs).
D.C. and Las Vegas made a trade yesterday. D.C. parted with Matt Holliday, prospect Alex Gordon, and their first round pick in 2008 for reliever Chris Ray, first baseman Derrek Lee, and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. It's a bit of a strange trade. D.C. already has one of the better pens in the league with Papelbon and Nathan both having great years, so it's unclear how Ray will fit in there. Zimmerman is an upgrade over Mike Lamb on that side of the platoon, but Esteban German has been crushing lefties this year. Derrek Lee, who will miss the 2007 DMBL season, will probably be an upgrade over Overbay next year, but how much? Lee's power numbers seem down in rehab so far. Holliday seems like a large price to pay for a deal that only marginally upgrades D.C. this year and only marginally upgrades them next year. Meanwhile, Las Vegas still believes in struggling prospect Alex Gordon, who can't seem to get on the right side of the Mendoza line in AAA.
Because of the special All-Star This Week in DMBL, there will be no edition this week. Next week's installment will feature players of the week from the two week span. New editions may possibly come on Sundays instead of Mondays from now on.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Duncan Responsibility
First off, a reminder. The All-Star game is rapidly approaching, so if you haven't voted yet, make sure you do it soon! Now on to the games...
Chris Duncan possibly cost the Cutters their game against the Sugar Bears yesterday. In the first inning, Duncan bobbled a ball in the field when Chipper Jones yelled out "Mine!" from the infield. The gaffe cost the Cutters two runs in the first inning. Then in the second inning, Duncan fell for the same trick again Jones yelled "Ha!" from the dugout and Duncan, spooked again, let the ball fall in front of him, scoring Mark Teahan. Two more runs would score that inning and soon the Cutters were down 6-0, all unearned runs. Duncan tried to make up for his bloopers in the sixth with a solo home run, but in the seventh, Chipper would make Duncan pay for it. On a high fly ball from Nick Johnson, Jones yelled "Yabba Dabba Doo" and Duncan let the ball fall out of his glove. Luckily for Duncan, no runs scored that inning, but he was left feeling very embarrassed. "That was not cool at all" said Duncan after the game. Cutters manager Wally Backman called Jones "Bush League" and Cutters GM/owner Mark Hrywna was seen throwing furniture around in the owner's box. "Hey it's all part of the game" Jones stated in the post-game press conference.
Jermaine Dye had a huge night for Honolulu. The Shark outfielder was 3-5 with 3 home runs, leading the Sharks to an 8-2 spanking of the Rat Pack. Dye now has 29 homers on the year and is tied with Ryan Howard for the league lead. In the game, Jason Schmidt secured his 10th win of the season.
Brad Penny held the Straphangers to only three hits over seven innings to improve to 7-6 as the Buddahs shut out Sardine City 8-0. Team Buddah, despite being eight games under .500 actually has a positive run differential now (352 for, 346 against).
Marietta and D.C. both parted with two of their prospects yesterday. D.C. gave up on Phillip Humber and signed up DMBL veteran Matt Morris. Meanwhile, Marietta was less calm about releasing disappointing Kei Igawa. After Igawa was torched in AAA, an irate David Landsman was rumored to have issued a hit on Igawa. Igawa was taken into protective custody just in case, though Landsman denied the charges. In a video taken by a fan's cell phone, Landsman appears to say "put a bullet in the back of his head", but the video is a bit grainy. Nevertheless, Igawa was issued his walking papers and Paul Byrd was welcomed back to the Mighty Men clubhouse.
Chris Duncan possibly cost the Cutters their game against the Sugar Bears yesterday. In the first inning, Duncan bobbled a ball in the field when Chipper Jones yelled out "Mine!" from the infield. The gaffe cost the Cutters two runs in the first inning. Then in the second inning, Duncan fell for the same trick again Jones yelled "Ha!" from the dugout and Duncan, spooked again, let the ball fall in front of him, scoring Mark Teahan. Two more runs would score that inning and soon the Cutters were down 6-0, all unearned runs. Duncan tried to make up for his bloopers in the sixth with a solo home run, but in the seventh, Chipper would make Duncan pay for it. On a high fly ball from Nick Johnson, Jones yelled "Yabba Dabba Doo" and Duncan let the ball fall out of his glove. Luckily for Duncan, no runs scored that inning, but he was left feeling very embarrassed. "That was not cool at all" said Duncan after the game. Cutters manager Wally Backman called Jones "Bush League" and Cutters GM/owner Mark Hrywna was seen throwing furniture around in the owner's box. "Hey it's all part of the game" Jones stated in the post-game press conference.Jermaine Dye had a huge night for Honolulu. The Shark outfielder was 3-5 with 3 home runs, leading the Sharks to an 8-2 spanking of the Rat Pack. Dye now has 29 homers on the year and is tied with Ryan Howard for the league lead. In the game, Jason Schmidt secured his 10th win of the season.
Brad Penny held the Straphangers to only three hits over seven innings to improve to 7-6 as the Buddahs shut out Sardine City 8-0. Team Buddah, despite being eight games under .500 actually has a positive run differential now (352 for, 346 against).
Marietta and D.C. both parted with two of their prospects yesterday. D.C. gave up on Phillip Humber and signed up DMBL veteran Matt Morris. Meanwhile, Marietta was less calm about releasing disappointing Kei Igawa. After Igawa was torched in AAA, an irate David Landsman was rumored to have issued a hit on Igawa. Igawa was taken into protective custody just in case, though Landsman denied the charges. In a video taken by a fan's cell phone, Landsman appears to say "put a bullet in the back of his head", but the video is a bit grainy. Nevertheless, Igawa was issued his walking papers and Paul Byrd was welcomed back to the Mighty Men clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Sugar Bears mount comeback for 11th straight
The Sugar Bears squeaked out a 10-9 victory over Carolina yesterday for their 11th win in a row. Marlon Anderson once again led the way with a 4-4 line and Carlos Guillen hit two solo home runs. The Mudcats actually led the game 9-3 entering the eighth inning, but then all hell broke loose. Chipper Jones led off the inning with a solo homer, then Super Marlon hit a double, followed by a single and a walk. Scott Linebrink was called in to stop the rally, but instead walked in the fifth run for the Sugar Bears. He struck out the next batter, but gave up a two run single to Jim Edmonds. The closer was now needed. Brian Fuentes came in with the score 9-7 with runners on first and second, facing the red-hot Manny Ramirez (this week's Hitter of the Week). Manny took Fuentes deep to left center and gave the Sugar Bears the 10-9 lead and the win.
Hoboken was crushed by New Jersey 14-3 yesterday. Yuniesky Betancourt and Adam Kennedy, those two powerhouse offensive stars, each had four hits, including 4 RBIs from Betancourt. Ichiro Suzuki also had four hits. The only home run came from Hoboken's Chris Duncan. The Cutters did not help themselves out in the game at all. Hoboken committed five errors, including two by Duncan (who must have tried to make it up with the homer), though they only resulted in two unearned runs.
Las Vegas' quest to turnover their entire bullpen is now almost complete. After Vegas cut Taylor Tankersley yesterday, only one member of the opening day bullpen remains: closer Chris Ray. Tankersley ran his ERA up to 9.10 and deserved the exile, but Will Ohman, Juan Cruz, and Ricky Nolasco were wondering what they did to deserve their fates. Meanwhile, the newest addition to the Vegas pen, Ryan Franklin, earned his first save of the season yesterday against Marietta.
Josh Barfield was happy to return to the Straphangers clubhouse yesterday. The second baseman was activated from the DL yesterday after the club insisted that he get some additional rehabilitation time in AAA Brooklyn. "We wanted him to be a 110% for the Honolulu series" said manager Bucky Dent.
Hoboken was crushed by New Jersey 14-3 yesterday. Yuniesky Betancourt and Adam Kennedy, those two powerhouse offensive stars, each had four hits, including 4 RBIs from Betancourt. Ichiro Suzuki also had four hits. The only home run came from Hoboken's Chris Duncan. The Cutters did not help themselves out in the game at all. Hoboken committed five errors, including two by Duncan (who must have tried to make it up with the homer), though they only resulted in two unearned runs.
Las Vegas' quest to turnover their entire bullpen is now almost complete. After Vegas cut Taylor Tankersley yesterday, only one member of the opening day bullpen remains: closer Chris Ray. Tankersley ran his ERA up to 9.10 and deserved the exile, but Will Ohman, Juan Cruz, and Ricky Nolasco were wondering what they did to deserve their fates. Meanwhile, the newest addition to the Vegas pen, Ryan Franklin, earned his first save of the season yesterday against Marietta.
Josh Barfield was happy to return to the Straphangers clubhouse yesterday. The second baseman was activated from the DL yesterday after the club insisted that he get some additional rehabilitation time in AAA Brooklyn. "We wanted him to be a 110% for the Honolulu series" said manager Bucky Dent.
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