Monthly Archives: April 2010
Mets and Sox Showing Signs of Life
New York Mets’ third baseman David Wright, stroking a double in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the Mets’ all-time leader in doubles, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (photo courtesy Getty Images) A cold, blustery … Continue reading
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Jimenez Continues Dominance, Extends Scoreless Streak
Is Ubaldo Jimenez the hottest pitcher in baseball right now? His last 3 opponents would certainly agree. (photo courtesy MSNBC) The day didn’t start out very well for the Colorado Rockies. Before yesterday’s game, they placed two of their starting … Continue reading
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Sox Survive Slugfest in Toronto
Boston Red Sox captain and backup catcher Jason Varitek provided the spark for the Sox last night with 4 RBI’s (courtesy USPresswire) Throughout the offseason, Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein preached the need for pitching and defense, insisting … Continue reading
Are the Rays for Real?
Tampa Bay Rays’ pitcher David Price, who first received attention during the Rays’ magical playoff run in 2008, is maturing and showing the promise of further success. (courtesy SI) The Tampa Bay Rays are slowly learning how to win. After … Continue reading
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Back to the Future…Is Barry Zito Reborn?
San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito, delivering a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 24, 2010 (courtesy AP) On December 29, 2006, San Francisco Giants fans were thrilled, and excited. Their general manager, Brian Sabean, has just inked … Continue reading
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The Growth of a Great Pitcher
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez delivers a pitch in the first innning against the Washington Nationals, Thurday, April 22. (courtesy AP) The superlatives continue to flow, and comparisons continue to abound. On Thursday afternoon, everyone was waiting to see the … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s Tidbits, News & Views
Keli McGregor, President of the Colorado Rockies, was found dead in a Salt Lake City motel room early Tuesday morning. He was 48. The Colorado Rockies played a baseball game on Tuesday night. They played that game with a very … Continue reading
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We Like Ike…
New York Mets rookie first baseman Ike Davis, given the infamous shaving cream in your face routine after his impressive debut. In mid-1951, the United States was mired in turmoil. Upset by the stalemated Korean War, and with no end … Continue reading
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Correction of Earlier Post & Other Tidbits
Here at The Passion of Baseball, we endeavor to bring you thoughtful insight, intelligent discourse and responsible journalism, and to that end we also strive to bring you the facts. In a post that I published on April 2nd, I … Continue reading
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Breaking News: Jiminez No-Hits Braves
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jiminez, delivering a pitch against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 17, 2010 He was effectively wild. He threw 128 pitches. He walked six batters. And yet, the Atlanta Braves were unable to figure him out. Colorado … Continue reading
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