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Monday, May 28, 2012
K-Rod cracks top 10 in all-time appearances
Francisco Rodriguez passed Jason Isringhausen to move into 9th all-time in appearances, with 542. K-Rod tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's game one, a 7-6 home win over Amityville.
With 31 appearances this year, Rodriguez is on pace to move into the top 5 in 2012. He passed Rick Aguilera (513) earlier this season to break into the top 10 and also is second among active pitchers, trailing only Mariano Rivera (1,156). Isringhausen is active, with 541 appearances, but hasn't signed on with a franchise this season. A busy year and K-Rod could very well reach Billy Wagner, who's 4th all-time with an even 700 games; he's averaged 64 appearances over his first eight seasons.
Though he hasn't yet recorded a save, K-Rod is enjoying a fine season in his return to Las Vegas, who selected him at the end of the 6th round this year. He's 1-2 with a 2.47 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, but even more impressively, only 4 of 24 inherited runners have scored (.167).
K-Rod also stands 8th all-time in saves with 128 but hasn't been a full-time closer since his days with Blue Ridge (2008-2010). He needs only two saves to match Roberto Hernandez for 7th all-time.
Now in his ninth season, Rodriguez broke in with Philly as a 2nd round pick (20th overall) in 2004. He notched a career-high 34 saves in back-to-back campaigns in 2006 and 2007 and then was shipped to Las Vegas with Erik Bedard in exchange for Mark Teixeira and a 3rd round pick. But it wasn't the last time he'd be traded; in fact, K-Rod has been shipped off to other teams five times in his career.
By July 2008, the Rat Pack exchanged him for Joe Nathan in a deal with then-D.C. (now Bridgewater) but he never threw a pitch for the Bushslappers. Mere weeks later, he was included in a seven-player deal to Blue Ridge. He spent a few good years with the Bombers, who then dealt him to Newark for an 11th-rounder before the start of last season. He didn't spend much with the Sugar Bears either, going to Marietta in a giant eight-player deal early in the 2011 campaign.
With 31 appearances this year, Rodriguez is on pace to move into the top 5 in 2012. He passed Rick Aguilera (513) earlier this season to break into the top 10 and also is second among active pitchers, trailing only Mariano Rivera (1,156). Isringhausen is active, with 541 appearances, but hasn't signed on with a franchise this season. A busy year and K-Rod could very well reach Billy Wagner, who's 4th all-time with an even 700 games; he's averaged 64 appearances over his first eight seasons.
Though he hasn't yet recorded a save, K-Rod is enjoying a fine season in his return to Las Vegas, who selected him at the end of the 6th round this year. He's 1-2 with a 2.47 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, but even more impressively, only 4 of 24 inherited runners have scored (.167).K-Rod also stands 8th all-time in saves with 128 but hasn't been a full-time closer since his days with Blue Ridge (2008-2010). He needs only two saves to match Roberto Hernandez for 7th all-time.
Now in his ninth season, Rodriguez broke in with Philly as a 2nd round pick (20th overall) in 2004. He notched a career-high 34 saves in back-to-back campaigns in 2006 and 2007 and then was shipped to Las Vegas with Erik Bedard in exchange for Mark Teixeira and a 3rd round pick. But it wasn't the last time he'd be traded; in fact, K-Rod has been shipped off to other teams five times in his career.
By July 2008, the Rat Pack exchanged him for Joe Nathan in a deal with then-D.C. (now Bridgewater) but he never threw a pitch for the Bushslappers. Mere weeks later, he was included in a seven-player deal to Blue Ridge. He spent a few good years with the Bombers, who then dealt him to Newark for an 11th-rounder before the start of last season. He didn't spend much with the Sugar Bears either, going to Marietta in a giant eight-player deal early in the 2011 campaign.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Streaks and swoons
The Mighty Men have reasserted themselves as the top dog in the DMBL with a 4-game winning streak. Yesterday, the Mighty Men shellacked the Ant Slayers 11-5 behind Ichiro Suzuki's 3-5, 7-RBI night. Ichiro hit a double and a home run - his 5th, to lead the Mighty Men offense. The win puts the Mighty Men up by 5 games over Newark in the Hanover Division race.
Bridgewater won their second straight game over Carolina in extra innings, this time winning 5-4 in 12 innings. Ryan Zimmerman roped a single in the 12th to drive in the winning run. Zimmerman ended the night 4-6. Bridgewater won the previous game 10-9 in 10 innings.
Blue Ridge has come down to earth, dropping their last 3, including yesterday's 10-3 drubbing at the hands of Hillsborough. Shin Soo Choo hit 2 homers in the game and his third in the series so far. Hillsborough is now only 1/2 game behind Bridgewater and 2 games behind Blue Ridge in the Morris Division.
Las Vegas, who pulled off a big trade for slugger Mark Teixeira, has yet to see the benefits of the swap. They lost their 4th straight, a 3-2 nailbiter against Vancouver. However, fans in Vegas are hopeful that Tex just needs an adjustment period to the hot desert climate, like fellow acquiree, Alex Rodriguez. As you may recall, A-Rod started his Vegas season struggling mightily, but now is one of the lineups most potent threats.
Bridgewater won their second straight game over Carolina in extra innings, this time winning 5-4 in 12 innings. Ryan Zimmerman roped a single in the 12th to drive in the winning run. Zimmerman ended the night 4-6. Bridgewater won the previous game 10-9 in 10 innings.
Blue Ridge has come down to earth, dropping their last 3, including yesterday's 10-3 drubbing at the hands of Hillsborough. Shin Soo Choo hit 2 homers in the game and his third in the series so far. Hillsborough is now only 1/2 game behind Bridgewater and 2 games behind Blue Ridge in the Morris Division.
Las Vegas, who pulled off a big trade for slugger Mark Teixeira, has yet to see the benefits of the swap. They lost their 4th straight, a 3-2 nailbiter against Vancouver. However, fans in Vegas are hopeful that Tex just needs an adjustment period to the hot desert climate, like fellow acquiree, Alex Rodriguez. As you may recall, A-Rod started his Vegas season struggling mightily, but now is one of the lineups most potent threats.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Carolina finishes off Marietta in 3 game sweep
Carolina swept their series with Marietta yesterday after a 7-5 win yesterday. John Maine improved to 11-4, despite a shaky outing and Alex Rios was 3-4 with a solo home run. The Cats remain 5 games out and in second place in the Morris Division. Meanwhile, Marietta, who had been as close as a 1/2 game out of first recently, fall all the way back to 4 games out, but still in second place in the Hanover.
Meanwhile, Hillsborough won their 4th straight, a 12-6 drubbing of Team Buddah. Jerry Hairston finally had a big day for his new club (2-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Carlos Lee was 3-4 with 3 runs scored. David DeJesus was 2-3 with 2 triples in defeat. The Hitmen appear to have taken a strong hold on the division lead. The other threat in the Morris Division, the Vancouver Iron Fist also won yesterday, an 11-6 decision against Hoboken. Adam Jones had his finest day in his brief DMBL career, going 4-5 with 3 runs and Chase Utley was 3-4 with 4 RBIs. Vancouver is in 3rd place in the Morris, one game behind Carolina.
The Sugar Bears dropped a 4-3 match to Philadelphia as the Endzone Animals scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th. Mark Teixeira hit a 2-run bomb off James Shields to win the game for the Animals. Philly is in 4th place now at 63-60, but 4 games out of a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Arkansas and D.C. are gaining fast. Interestingly, Blue Ridge is the only team in the Morris Division that is below the .500 mark.
Meanwhile, Hillsborough won their 4th straight, a 12-6 drubbing of Team Buddah. Jerry Hairston finally had a big day for his new club (2-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Carlos Lee was 3-4 with 3 runs scored. David DeJesus was 2-3 with 2 triples in defeat. The Hitmen appear to have taken a strong hold on the division lead. The other threat in the Morris Division, the Vancouver Iron Fist also won yesterday, an 11-6 decision against Hoboken. Adam Jones had his finest day in his brief DMBL career, going 4-5 with 3 runs and Chase Utley was 3-4 with 4 RBIs. Vancouver is in 3rd place in the Morris, one game behind Carolina.
The Sugar Bears dropped a 4-3 match to Philadelphia as the Endzone Animals scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th. Mark Teixeira hit a 2-run bomb off James Shields to win the game for the Animals. Philly is in 4th place now at 63-60, but 4 games out of a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Arkansas and D.C. are gaining fast. Interestingly, Blue Ridge is the only team in the Morris Division that is below the .500 mark.
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