Hillsborough and Arkansas battled to an 11-10 final. The Falcons held a 10-4 lead after 7, but the Hitmen scored 3 runs in the 8th to bring it to 10-7. The Falcons got in trouble quickly in the 9th when they gave up a leadoff single to Ryan Theriot. Pitcher Joakim Soria walked the next batter then gave up a single to load the bases. After striking out the next batter, Soria gave up the salami to Aubrey Huff, ending the game. Mike Lowell also hit a pair of home runs and drove in 4 runs. On the losing side, the Falcons were almost singlehandedly carried by Justin Morneau, who hit 3 home runs and had 8 RBIs in the contest.
Las Vegas outlasted the Sardines in extra innings yesterday, winning 5-4 in 14 innings. Vladimir Guerrero hit a 2-run homer, his second of the game, in the 14th to take a 5-3 lead. Carlos Quentin answered with a solo shot, but it wasn't enough. Guerrero's two home runs tied Mark McGwire for 10th on the all time list. Next up, Frank Thomas (384) and Juan Gonzalez (385).
Clayton Kershaw earned his first DMBL victory yesterday, a 9-2 blowout against the Mighty Men. Kershaw pitched 7 shutout innings and struck out 7 while giving up only 6 hits.
Roy Halladay outduelled Zack Greinke in a 3-2 Mudcat victory. Halladay pitched 8 innings, giving up 2 runs on 8 hits with 7 strikeouts. Hard luck loser Greinke pitched an 8-inning complete game and gave up 3 runs on 9 hits. Both pitchers have 7 wins on the season.
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Monday, July 2, 2007
Clemens wins 200th
Friday night, Roger Clemens joined Pedro Martinez and Greg Maddux as the third member of the 200 win club. It wasn't Clemens' finest game, but he got the job done against Morris Division leader Philadelphia. Clemens improved to 10-6 on the season.
Hoboken's winning streak ended at eight on Saturday when the Hired Hitmen clobbered the Cutters 10-3. The Cutters were held in check by Felix Hernandez who struck out 10 in six innings of work. The Cutters, however, reverted back to their winnings ways, edging the Endzone Animals 9-8 Sunday. The Animals have had a rough weekend, dropping three of their last four and now face the Cutters three more times this week.
Ryan Howard hit his 40th homer in a loss to South Boston Sunday. Howard extended his league lead to five over Albert Pujols and Manny Ramirez.
Justin Morneau extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a 2-5 night against Vancouver. Curt Schilling improved to 3-0 with the win.
A new This Week is now up for your reading pleasure.
Hoboken's winning streak ended at eight on Saturday when the Hired Hitmen clobbered the Cutters 10-3. The Cutters were held in check by Felix Hernandez who struck out 10 in six innings of work. The Cutters, however, reverted back to their winnings ways, edging the Endzone Animals 9-8 Sunday. The Animals have had a rough weekend, dropping three of their last four and now face the Cutters three more times this week.
Ryan Howard hit his 40th homer in a loss to South Boston Sunday. Howard extended his league lead to five over Albert Pujols and Manny Ramirez.
Justin Morneau extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a 2-5 night against Vancouver. Curt Schilling improved to 3-0 with the win.
A new This Week is now up for your reading pleasure.
Friday, June 8, 2007
All-Star Snubs
Well, not everyone's going to make the All-Star teams, and if these guys made it, another worthy player might have to be taken off the list, but these lists are still fun to make. Here's a look at the top five snubs from each team:
Morris Division
1) Justin Morneau, ARK - Morneau fell victim to Albert Pujols' equally impressive 2007 season and his popularity, but Morneau had a bit of a claim to the spot as well. Morneau is seventh in batting average (.333), ninth in slugging (.633), tied for sixth in RBI (66), tied for seventh in home runs (25) and ninth in OPS (1.024). Of course it didn't help him that Pujols was on top of him most of those categories, but maybe Morneau will be better remembered next season.
2) Erik Bedard, PHI - Bedard was *this close* to making the team this year. A tiebreaker sent D.C.'s Derek Lowe instead, but Bedard was just as worthy. Bedard is 8-3 (10th) with a 3.40 ERA (5th) for the first-place Endzone Animals. His 87 strikeouts in 98 innings is not too shabby either.
3) Greg Maddux, VAN - The old man can still pitch. Maddux is having a bit of a resurgence this year, but his lack of decisions has hurt his chances. Maddux is only 5-2 in 13 games so far this year, but his 3.39 ERA is good for fourth in the league and he's only allowed 11.3 runners per 9 innings (4th) and he leads the league in walks per nine innings (1.2). Maddux is also fourth in quality start percentage (.692).
4) Rocco Baldelli, CAR - Throughout his career, Baldelli has struggled to stay healthy, but now that he has, he is fulfilling the promise that many saw for his career. Baldelli is batting .310 on the season with 18 homers, 52 RBI, 58 runs scored, 6 steals, and an .868 OPS.
5) Scott Proctor, PHI - These guys always get overlooked, but Proctor, along with D.C.'s Joe Nathan and South Boston's Brandon League could have easily found a spot on the roster. Proctor may have been the best of the bunch. The Philly righthander has allowed only 32 baserunners in 50.1 innings and struck out 41, while compiling a 1.61 ERA. Proctor also has a 7-0 record, good enough for fourth on his team in victories!
Hanover Division
1) Mark Teahen, NWK - Newark is certainly well-represented on the team, but Teahen could have easily been another candidate. Teahen is batting .324 with a .988 OPS, 20 HRs, 66 RBIs and 62 runs scored. We won't feel too bad since Newark has eight representatives, we wont' feel too bad about it.
2) Josh Bard, HBK - Bard is having a great season as Hoboken's catcher/DH. So far, Bard has a .321 average, 50 RBI, and a .850 OPS. Bard would have liked to back up starter Joe Mauer, but Bard will have to wait one more year.
3) Gary Matthews, SAR - Matthews is the heart and soul of the Sardine City offense. So far he leads the team in average (.319), runs (41) and triples (5). Matthews also has 35 RBIs, 18 doubles, and a .832 OPS. Given the way Sardine City's offense has started though, it's understandable that the voters might have overlooked Matthews.
4) Jeff Francis, HON - Overshadowed by the more successful Jason Schmidt and the hot prospect, Jered Weaver, Jeff Francis has been having a great year for the Sharks and is one of the reasons the team is successful this year. Francis has accumulated a 10-3 record to go along with his 3.87 ERA. His low K total might turn off voters (49 in 109.1 innings), but you can't argue with the results.
5) Mike Mussina, MAR - Along with Scott Kazmir from Hoboken, these two are likely victims of poor win-loss records that voters love. Mussina, who is only 6-6 for Marietta, has a decent 4.06 ERA, but he has 98 strikeouts in 104 innings and has excellent peripheral numbers (1.6 BB/9, 11.5 R/9, 5.2 K:BB) indicating Moose may be in for a strong second half.
Plenty of more All-Star news and info is coming in a special edition of This Week in the DMBL tonight!
Morris Division
1) Justin Morneau, ARK - Morneau fell victim to Albert Pujols' equally impressive 2007 season and his popularity, but Morneau had a bit of a claim to the spot as well. Morneau is seventh in batting average (.333), ninth in slugging (.633), tied for sixth in RBI (66), tied for seventh in home runs (25) and ninth in OPS (1.024). Of course it didn't help him that Pujols was on top of him most of those categories, but maybe Morneau will be better remembered next season.
2) Erik Bedard, PHI - Bedard was *this close* to making the team this year. A tiebreaker sent D.C.'s Derek Lowe instead, but Bedard was just as worthy. Bedard is 8-3 (10th) with a 3.40 ERA (5th) for the first-place Endzone Animals. His 87 strikeouts in 98 innings is not too shabby either.
3) Greg Maddux, VAN - The old man can still pitch. Maddux is having a bit of a resurgence this year, but his lack of decisions has hurt his chances. Maddux is only 5-2 in 13 games so far this year, but his 3.39 ERA is good for fourth in the league and he's only allowed 11.3 runners per 9 innings (4th) and he leads the league in walks per nine innings (1.2). Maddux is also fourth in quality start percentage (.692).
4) Rocco Baldelli, CAR - Throughout his career, Baldelli has struggled to stay healthy, but now that he has, he is fulfilling the promise that many saw for his career. Baldelli is batting .310 on the season with 18 homers, 52 RBI, 58 runs scored, 6 steals, and an .868 OPS.
5) Scott Proctor, PHI - These guys always get overlooked, but Proctor, along with D.C.'s Joe Nathan and South Boston's Brandon League could have easily found a spot on the roster. Proctor may have been the best of the bunch. The Philly righthander has allowed only 32 baserunners in 50.1 innings and struck out 41, while compiling a 1.61 ERA. Proctor also has a 7-0 record, good enough for fourth on his team in victories!
Hanover Division
1) Mark Teahen, NWK - Newark is certainly well-represented on the team, but Teahen could have easily been another candidate. Teahen is batting .324 with a .988 OPS, 20 HRs, 66 RBIs and 62 runs scored. We won't feel too bad since Newark has eight representatives, we wont' feel too bad about it.
2) Josh Bard, HBK - Bard is having a great season as Hoboken's catcher/DH. So far, Bard has a .321 average, 50 RBI, and a .850 OPS. Bard would have liked to back up starter Joe Mauer, but Bard will have to wait one more year.
3) Gary Matthews, SAR - Matthews is the heart and soul of the Sardine City offense. So far he leads the team in average (.319), runs (41) and triples (5). Matthews also has 35 RBIs, 18 doubles, and a .832 OPS. Given the way Sardine City's offense has started though, it's understandable that the voters might have overlooked Matthews.
4) Jeff Francis, HON - Overshadowed by the more successful Jason Schmidt and the hot prospect, Jered Weaver, Jeff Francis has been having a great year for the Sharks and is one of the reasons the team is successful this year. Francis has accumulated a 10-3 record to go along with his 3.87 ERA. His low K total might turn off voters (49 in 109.1 innings), but you can't argue with the results.
5) Mike Mussina, MAR - Along with Scott Kazmir from Hoboken, these two are likely victims of poor win-loss records that voters love. Mussina, who is only 6-6 for Marietta, has a decent 4.06 ERA, but he has 98 strikeouts in 104 innings and has excellent peripheral numbers (1.6 BB/9, 11.5 R/9, 5.2 K:BB) indicating Moose may be in for a strong second half.
Plenty of more All-Star news and info is coming in a special edition of This Week in the DMBL tonight!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
More Morneau for Arkansas
Arkansas' Justin Morneau had two homers to lead the Falcons to a 10-3 victory over Las Vegas. Morneau now has 19 homers on the season and leads the DMBL in that category. Morneau is also sitting in fourth in batting average (.355) and third in RBIs (46) and is looking like an early Mitchell Award candidate.Marietta finally put the brakes on the Newark Sugar Bears' 6-game winning streak yesterday. The Mighty Men outslugged the Sugar Bears 10-6 thanks to former Sugar Bear Jim Thome's 5 RBIs.
Hillsborough is now officially in free-fall mode after dropping their seventh straight game yesterday. The loss of A-Rod for the week is not going to help, but playing their next two series against Sardine City and New Jersey might. D.C. squeaked by with a 6-4 victory yesterday and is now only a game and a half behind the Hitmen. After a rough start, the Bushslappers are finally starting to look alive, winning six of their last eight.
The second part of Phil Plantier's Rookie Watch is up on the site. This time he looks at the Hanover Division rookies.
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.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Weekend Roundup
Arkansas' Justin Morneau is at it again. Saturday, Morneau went 3-3 with 7 RBIs in the second game against Marietta and now is leading the league with 18 RBIs. The Falcons also said good-bye to Corey Lidle, who struggled in his start Friday. Lidle complained of a "dead arm" and after pitching coach Bret Saberhagen determined that not only his arm was dead, Lidle was let go. Lidle was upset, citing the fact that Darryl Kile and Mike Darr got to play after they had expired, but perhaps Lidle will get another chance yet.
Hillsborough's Ryan Howard hit a pair of homers on Sunday to take the league lead with 7 homers. Howard, of course, is the reigning Pat Listach Rookie of the Year. Though a platoon guy last year, Howard figures to become a full timer this season after proving last year that he can handle DMBL pitching.
First round pick Joel Zumaya of New Jersey got both wins in Sunday's doubleheader.
Hillsborough's Ryan Howard hit a pair of homers on Sunday to take the league lead with 7 homers. Howard, of course, is the reigning Pat Listach Rookie of the Year. Though a platoon guy last year, Howard figures to become a full timer this season after proving last year that he can handle DMBL pitching.
First round pick Joel Zumaya of New Jersey got both wins in Sunday's doubleheader.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Spring Opener Notes
Wednesday was a big day for the DMBL's newest franchises. Although they both dropped their opener, the two teams rebounded with a win in their second games.
Team Buddah was spanked by Hoboken in their first game, but shut down Marietta in game 2. Rookie pitcher Tom Gorzelanny pitched eight strong innings, surrendering two unearned runs and 5 hits. Ichiro Suzuki (2-4, 3RBI) and Preston Wilson (2-3, 2 RBI) were the hitting stars in game 2.
Meanwhile the Sardine City Straphangers were pounded by Honolulu 11-2 in their first game, but rebounded nicely in a 5-3 victory over Vancouver. Veteran Tom Glavine, a former Ironfister, pitched eight innings, while two more former Vancouver players, Andruw Jones and Ken Griffey each collected two hits.
All eyes were on Honolulu pitcher Jered Weaver in Sharks camp. The first overall pick gave up five runs in eight innings, but otherwise pitched well. "We're pretty happy with him" said Sharks pitching coach Randy Myers. "He had some jitters that he needed to work out. We expect more from him next time out."
Hillsborough's C.C. Sabathia and Carolina's Roy Halladay each pitched complete game shutouts on opening day. "I think Roy's ready" said Carolina manager Lenny Dykstra.
Arkansas first baseman Justin Morneau collected six RBIs in his game against Philly and now has nine in two games. "I'm looking forward to collecting some steaks this year" said Morneau in reference to Zane Smith's hitter of the week award sponsor.
Team Buddah was spanked by Hoboken in their first game, but shut down Marietta in game 2. Rookie pitcher Tom Gorzelanny pitched eight strong innings, surrendering two unearned runs and 5 hits. Ichiro Suzuki (2-4, 3RBI) and Preston Wilson (2-3, 2 RBI) were the hitting stars in game 2.
Meanwhile the Sardine City Straphangers were pounded by Honolulu 11-2 in their first game, but rebounded nicely in a 5-3 victory over Vancouver. Veteran Tom Glavine, a former Ironfister, pitched eight innings, while two more former Vancouver players, Andruw Jones and Ken Griffey each collected two hits.
All eyes were on Honolulu pitcher Jered Weaver in Sharks camp. The first overall pick gave up five runs in eight innings, but otherwise pitched well. "We're pretty happy with him" said Sharks pitching coach Randy Myers. "He had some jitters that he needed to work out. We expect more from him next time out."
Hillsborough's C.C. Sabathia and Carolina's Roy Halladay each pitched complete game shutouts on opening day. "I think Roy's ready" said Carolina manager Lenny Dykstra.
Arkansas first baseman Justin Morneau collected six RBIs in his game against Philly and now has nine in two games. "I'm looking forward to collecting some steaks this year" said Morneau in reference to Zane Smith's hitter of the week award sponsor.
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