One of those things I really can't stand is a bullpen implosion. You see, growing up in a Mets family, I had to deal with Armando Benitez and the heart attacks he gave my family, and much later, in 2007, Eric Gagne gave me many flashbacks of those horror days.

So whenever a starter gets let down by a reliever or a group of relievers, it crushes me ( Read more... )

Today we're getting a look at at Homer Bailey, the top pitching prospect in Cincinnati's organization. I'm looking forward to this.

Even better, though? The three people I know are scheduled to pitch today are Lester, Lopez and Delcarmen. It's almost as if someone said, "Let's find some pitchers who are really good friends and have all three of ( Read more... )

I apologize for the lack of posting this weekend - I've been rather busy, what with my family down here to visit and all and my baseball team deciding to win in grand fashion last night. Actually, yesterday was really all about baseball for me, because I didn't just watch it.

No, I played baseball yesterday with the reenacting group at my college. ( Read more... )

As the game slipped away in the 11th, I realized that this entry would probably turn into the second installation of Good Things Dustin Pedroia Did Last Night, simply because he seems to do the most amazing things when the team ends up losing. I also don't really feel like talking about Gagne, Javy's failed attempt to clean up after him, and...well ( Read more... )