First, Congratulations to the Texas Rangers.  Once again, my predictions couldn’t be more wrong. The Rangers though definitely outplayed Detroit.
But here is the question that I can’t find anywhere- why would Leyland go to Brad Penny?  At that point the Tigers are down by 6 and the momentum is against them.  The Rangers bullpen is [...]

Could the perfect game that didn’t happen be the most famous moment of Armando Gallaraga’s life?  Could he be a pitcher that comes so close to perfection be remembered in the future much like I think of Zoilo Versalles?  (For the record, Zoilo was a very talented short-stop, who had his amazing year before I [...]

Just some scattered thoughts here.  I was listening to the Mets/Braves game last night as I was driving, and honestly don’t ever remember the Braves ever being so bad defensively.  Bobby Cox must be suffering some serious acid reflux… how could he ever manage such a poor defensive team.  Was glad to know though, that [...]

OK, so I was wrong… Phil Hughes really was hurt, but when I wrote that I honestly believe that the Yankees didn’t know he was actually hurt.  I still think finding a reason to put him on the DL was the right way to go, unfortunately it became a “be careful what you wish for” [...]

Today is a cool 75 degrees with a cool breeze blowing in Port  St. Lucie.  Mike Pelfrey is pitching for the Mets and he’s doing a nice job with the Dodgers.  Brad Penny is pitching for the Dodgers and is wild wild wild.  He’s had several high and tight on the Mets lefty hitters including [...]