What's the Buzz? 6/29/06
I'll start tonight off with a new Ken Griffey, Jr. watch!! No, it's not for how quickly he goes down with an injury after crushing the ball this past month. He hit his 522nd career HR and is now 11 behind Reggie Jackson on the all time list. If/when he passes Jackson, he will have cracked the top 10.
In other baseball news today...
The Nationals and his fantasy owners should be concerned with John Patterson's continued arm problems. He just got back from the DL, and was forced to leave tonight's game against the Blue Jays in the bottom of the 4th inning with, what is being called "dead arm" He did not forget, however, to screw you over with 5 earned runs in 3 innings before leaving. You might want to wait and see a few more starts from him before activating him.
Speakin gof the Jays, breakout player of the year Alex Rios was hospitalized today and treated for an infection in his leg. He'll stay overnight and receive treatment for his leg, but it doesn't appear too serious. He'll pop a few antibiotics for the next couple of weeks and really should be fine after a day (maybe two) off.
The Pirates made a big move today when they sent pitcher Oliver Perez down to the minors. I guess that scraps the ideas of Perez being tried out as a reliever. They had to do something with him and really, it is the right thing. He's been awaful all season long. The team is bringing up Tom Gorzelanny, who will get his first big league start against the NL Central leading Detroit Tigers. If he just maintains even a little bit of consistency and does just half of what the Pirates say he can do, he could have some value in NL-only leagues.
It looks like Jeremy Accardo has Felipe Alou's confidence as he notched his 3rd save today against the Rangers. With Tim Worrell being shakey at best, Accardo looks to be the man until Armando Benitez comes back.
Mets 1B Carlos Delgado is day to day with a sore rib cage. Nothing to worry about. Everyone needs a day off here or there. He'll be ready to go against the Yankees this weekend.
Also, there are rumblings that Mets OF Cliff Floyd could be activated on Friday in time for the game against the Yanks. It's not clear whether he would DH or play the outfield, but at this point I think the team just wants him back.
Cubs oversensitive punkass catcher Michael Barrett has finished his 10 game suspension and will return to the lineup on Friday.
Despite giving up 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings, Jose Contreras' winning decision streak remains intact. The White Sox rallied to tie the game in the 8th, taking Contreras off the hook. I believe the streak is at 18 straight wins?
Speaking of the White Sox, they got a little bullpen boost when the activated Cliff Politte from the disabled list today. Maybe now that he's healthy he won't suck so bad this time around. He's a decent righty out of the pen, so hopefully the team will see some better results.
After going 2 for 4 in another AAA-Rochester game, Shannon Stewart will be activated in time for Friday's game. Looks like it's buh-bye to Rondell White. He'll probably end up on the DL this weekend.
The Marlins are reporting that ROY contending second baseman Dan Uggla will be back in the lineup on Friday agains tthe Red Sox. With Hanley Ramirez finally turning it back around, Uggla back in the 2 hole could be a nice boost for the team.
The Reds will also look to get back an infielder as 3B Edwin Encarnacion made another successful rehab start and should be activated from the DL in time for Friday's game.
Padres OF Dave Roberts took batting practice today and according to manager Bruce Bochy, he looked pretty good. It is possible that Roberts could be activated by the 4th of July.
The Phillies will have Jon Lieber make one more rehab start on Sunday and, if all goes well, could activate him for July 7th against the Pirates...a most favorable matchup.
And finally, if I didn't already know the background and the closeness of their relationship, I would say there's a family fued brewing in southern California. Manager Mike Scioscia was a little wishy-washy when discussing the possible bumping of Jeff Weaver from the rotation in favor of little brother Jered Weaver. It seems to be the move that they need to do. Jered has K'd 25 batters in his last 2 Triple-A starts....it's just a waste having him down there when the Angels could still pull themselves into the divisional race. We already know what Jeff can do down the stretch and in the playoffs; you'd think, by now, management would wise up and find a better alternative. Jeez!!! Right under their nose!!
Catch you next time...
In other baseball news today...
The Nationals and his fantasy owners should be concerned with John Patterson's continued arm problems. He just got back from the DL, and was forced to leave tonight's game against the Blue Jays in the bottom of the 4th inning with, what is being called "dead arm" He did not forget, however, to screw you over with 5 earned runs in 3 innings before leaving. You might want to wait and see a few more starts from him before activating him.
Speakin gof the Jays, breakout player of the year Alex Rios was hospitalized today and treated for an infection in his leg. He'll stay overnight and receive treatment for his leg, but it doesn't appear too serious. He'll pop a few antibiotics for the next couple of weeks and really should be fine after a day (maybe two) off.
The Pirates made a big move today when they sent pitcher Oliver Perez down to the minors. I guess that scraps the ideas of Perez being tried out as a reliever. They had to do something with him and really, it is the right thing. He's been awaful all season long. The team is bringing up Tom Gorzelanny, who will get his first big league start against the NL Central leading Detroit Tigers. If he just maintains even a little bit of consistency and does just half of what the Pirates say he can do, he could have some value in NL-only leagues.
It looks like Jeremy Accardo has Felipe Alou's confidence as he notched his 3rd save today against the Rangers. With Tim Worrell being shakey at best, Accardo looks to be the man until Armando Benitez comes back.
Mets 1B Carlos Delgado is day to day with a sore rib cage. Nothing to worry about. Everyone needs a day off here or there. He'll be ready to go against the Yankees this weekend.
Also, there are rumblings that Mets OF Cliff Floyd could be activated on Friday in time for the game against the Yanks. It's not clear whether he would DH or play the outfield, but at this point I think the team just wants him back.
Cubs oversensitive punkass catcher Michael Barrett has finished his 10 game suspension and will return to the lineup on Friday.
Despite giving up 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings, Jose Contreras' winning decision streak remains intact. The White Sox rallied to tie the game in the 8th, taking Contreras off the hook. I believe the streak is at 18 straight wins?
Speaking of the White Sox, they got a little bullpen boost when the activated Cliff Politte from the disabled list today. Maybe now that he's healthy he won't suck so bad this time around. He's a decent righty out of the pen, so hopefully the team will see some better results.
After going 2 for 4 in another AAA-Rochester game, Shannon Stewart will be activated in time for Friday's game. Looks like it's buh-bye to Rondell White. He'll probably end up on the DL this weekend.
The Marlins are reporting that ROY contending second baseman Dan Uggla will be back in the lineup on Friday agains tthe Red Sox. With Hanley Ramirez finally turning it back around, Uggla back in the 2 hole could be a nice boost for the team.
The Reds will also look to get back an infielder as 3B Edwin Encarnacion made another successful rehab start and should be activated from the DL in time for Friday's game.
Padres OF Dave Roberts took batting practice today and according to manager Bruce Bochy, he looked pretty good. It is possible that Roberts could be activated by the 4th of July.
The Phillies will have Jon Lieber make one more rehab start on Sunday and, if all goes well, could activate him for July 7th against the Pirates...a most favorable matchup.
And finally, if I didn't already know the background and the closeness of their relationship, I would say there's a family fued brewing in southern California. Manager Mike Scioscia was a little wishy-washy when discussing the possible bumping of Jeff Weaver from the rotation in favor of little brother Jered Weaver. It seems to be the move that they need to do. Jered has K'd 25 batters in his last 2 Triple-A starts....it's just a waste having him down there when the Angels could still pull themselves into the divisional race. We already know what Jeff can do down the stretch and in the playoffs; you'd think, by now, management would wise up and find a better alternative. Jeez!!! Right under their nose!!
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:49 PM
