Following Former Red Sox: 2014
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MLB.com article top lines say it very well:
V-Mart's homer takes Nathan off the hook in LA
Slugger hits game-winning shot in 10th after closer's blown save
Beckett didn't do well starting the game.
V-Mart's homer takes Nathan off the hook in LA
Slugger hits game-winning shot in 10th after closer's blown save
Beckett didn't do well starting the game.
Scoops Bolling said:
Fangraphs article on his declining velocity and arm slot here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jonathan-papelbons-issues-go-beyond-declining-velocity/.
Who's ripping the Sox for not resigning him now?
That article is devastating. I stand corrected.
Edit: Corrected about his velocity. I never thought Paps should be re-signed.
Edit: Corrected about his velocity. I never thought Paps should be re-signed.
The gifs show something not mentioned in the article: he's not standing as straight up as he used to as he begins his delivery. Look at them carefully, he starts his motions from almost a hunched position; a few years ago he stood straight when he began his motion. His mechanics are very different now than they were a few years ago in Boston.
Josh Reddick could be optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for the return of Craig Gentry (back) from the disabled list.
The A's have yet to officially make any moves, but it's notable that Reddick is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Friday while Sam Fuld is playing again. Reddick is off to a rotten start this season after last year's disappointment, picking up just three singles in his first 29 at-bats. Apr 11 - 5:13 PM
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The A's have yet to officially make any moves, but it's notable that Reddick is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Friday while Sam Fuld is playing again. Reddick is off to a rotten start this season after last year's disappointment, picking up just three singles in his first 29 at-bats. Apr 11 - 5:13 PM
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Paps just closed out Philly's 1-0 win over the Braves. He wasn't dominant velocity-wise (93 max), but he looked pretty good with late life and break on his fastballs. A fly to CF followed by two swinging Ks of Justin Upton (after a 3-0 count) & Chris Johnson (on three pitches). 12 of 17 pitches were strikes.
A's lose two starters, lead the league in blown saves and have key hitters slumping but get off to a strong start as a team. OK, you kind of could say who have they played, and next they get Houston for three at home, but Bob Melvin must have something to do with it again this year.soxhop411 said:
The D-backs have activated Cody Ross from the 15-day DL. To clear roster space, they've DFA'd ex-PawSox reliever Ryan Rowland-Smith.
When Bryce Harper got benched for not running out a one hopper back to the pitcher, he was replaced by former BoSox minor leaguer Kevin Frandsen.
Alex Gonzalez - who temporarily replaced the injured Iggy at SS for the Tigers - was released today and replaced by Danny Worth.
For your viewing pleasure...Bartolo Colon and a massive everything AB...
http://deadspin.com/bartolo-colons-plate-appearances-are-baseballs-gift-to-1565211865
http://deadspin.com/bartolo-colons-plate-appearances-are-baseballs-gift-to-1565211865
Bobby Kielty signed with the Lancaster PA independent league team to give the majors another try. He's been injured the past few years but feels good this year. Butch Hobson is the manager of the team.
Fergie Jenkins, Andre Dawson & Ryan Dempster were all just introduced as part of the Wrigley Field 100th Aniversary celebration on WGN.
cromulence said:
It is happening...right now.
https://twitter.com/MarcCarig/status/459423601691983872
Scott Atchison in for Cleveland and Giants announcer Duane Kuiper mentioned how he pitched well for Boston for a couple of years and Terry Francona didn't forget that. Tito also has David Murphy starting in RF every day now for the Indians.
Bobby Kielty's Lancaster team played Tracy McGrady's Sugar Land team the past few days. Kielty is 0 for 8 with a FC so far in only two games.
Stolmy Pimentel moved to 2-0 this year when he came on in relief of Nelson Liriano in the 3rd inning with two on and none out. He K'd Holliday and Molina in getting out of the inning. He's still only 24.
Whenever I hear Kielty's name, I remember him hitting a home run on the only World Series pitch he ever saw.crystalline said:
This article is worth reading in its entirety. Here's one good excerpt:InsideTheParker said:
"I'm in the World Series, I'm not going to take pitches. I'm going to hack and try to get a good first pitch. I knew I hit it out right when I hit it, it's kind of what you think about as a little kid in the backyard hitting off your dad. That was a dream come true. I remember running around the bases and everything seemed cloudy, I felt like a rookie all over again. The excitement- I've got Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz picking me up and hugging me. It was an awesome experience that I can remember for the rest of my life."
http://blogs.mycentraljersey.com/patriots/2014/03/23/around-the-atlantic-league-kielty-to-give-it-one-last-chance-in-lancaster/
Daniel Bard getting close to being to return to game action following off-season surgery.
.http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/04/rangers-injury-updates-adrian-beltre.html#.U12PDlf683k
Lose Remerswaal said:According to the text that accompanied this gif, Fedex doesn't wear a cup
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs 5m
Rizzo absolutely on fire. Solo shot here. On base 8 straight times. 2 Hr's, single, 5 walks
Rizzo absolutely on fire. Solo shot here. On base 8 straight times. 2 Hr's, single, 5 walks
Following former Sox will be pretty easy this weekend as Red Sox west comes in for a 3 game series.
Lots of agate type today:
Cubs put Ryan Sweeney on the 15 day DL
Indians call up George Kottaras and Nick Hagadone from AAA
Rockies call up Mike "Fort" McKenry from AAA
Yankees add Alfredo Aceves to the big league roster
Pirates put Stolmy Pimental on the DL
Cubs put Ryan Sweeney on the 15 day DL
Indians call up George Kottaras and Nick Hagadone from AAA
Rockies call up Mike "Fort" McKenry from AAA
Yankees add Alfredo Aceves to the big league roster
Pirates put Stolmy Pimental on the DL
* George Kottaras gets called up by the Indians on short notice when Yan Gomes goes on paternity leave, and he promptly smacks a pair of solo HRs in his first two PAs for Cleveland in a loss to the White Sox.
* Stephen Fife, called up for a spot start with the Dodgers, yields 4 ER in 6 IP today including a pair of HRs to Giancarlo Stanton.
* Erik Bedard shuts down the Yankees with 1 R on 6 H over 6 IP for the Rays' win.
* Stephen Fife, called up for a spot start with the Dodgers, yields 4 ER in 6 IP today including a pair of HRs to Giancarlo Stanton.
* Erik Bedard shuts down the Yankees with 1 R on 6 H over 6 IP for the Rays' win.