What's the Buzz? 8/27/06
A little waiver trading today as the Phillies acquired OF Jeff Conine and some cash to cover his contract from the Orioles in exchange for the infamous player to be named later. It's probably better for Conine's value as he'll move from a seriously crowded Orioles team to being the sole platoon partner for David Dellucci. Sucks for those that picked up Dellucci, but that's the way it goes for a guy who's a perpetual 4th outfielder. He had been doing real well after the Break, but has since cooled down and is still nursing a sore quad. On just a baseball note, it's just good to see the Phillies making some moves to show that they're still fighting this year even after trading off Bobby Abreu.
On to the news...
I have to start it out today with congrats to Astros OF Willy Taveras who extended his hitting streak to 30 games today. He went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and stole another 2 bases today to give himself 28 on the season. This has been a crazy second half for Taveras and you should be riding this wave for a while. No he won't break the record, but his fantasy owners are going to be reaping the benefits while he tries.
So here go...Derrek Lee take two!! Reports are confirmed that the Cubs will activate the first baseman in time for Monday's game against the Pirates. Sure you won't get the same hitter we saw last year, but he should be a huge help for the final month of the season. It looks like Phil Nevin and John Mabry will start seeing less at bats now.
Also for the Cubs, it looks like Ryan Theriot has got himself a platoon partner. Recently activated Freddie Bynum, who was getting at bats earlier this season in the outfield, is now getting time at second base. The two will probably share the time equally until one of them outshines the other.
Congratulations to A's starter Danny Haren who struck out a career high 12 batters in 7 innings tonight. Unfortunately he also gave up 3 runs to take the loss. Haren remains a solid option for your team the rest of the way. He's always had good strikeout potential, so let's hope he rolls with this momentum for his next start.
Apparently Dodgers starter Derek Lowe is saying that his bruised thumb from last night is fine and he and the team expect him to make his next start this week. He should be fine to keep active.
Pirates closer Mike Gonzalez is suffering from a tired arm -- a direct result of throwing three staright days this past week. He'll probably get another day or two off, but should be fine by the middle of this week.
Another ailing closer is Cardinals Jason Isringhausen. He is experiencing some shoulder stiffness, but just like Gonzalez, should be ok for the rest of the week after a day or two off.
Tampa Bay's Rocco Baldelli is day to day with cramps in his hamstring. It's the same one that put him on the DL for most of the first half so keep a close watch here.
Since I'm just doling out the congratulations tonight, let's hit Miguel Cabrera here. The Marlins third baseman broke a club record tonight with his 31st RBI here in August. He breaks the record of 30 that was held by both Gary Sheffield and Moises Alou. So far in August, Cabrera is hitting .400 with 6 HR and 15 runs to go along with his ever increasing RBI total.
The Red Sox are still without Manny Ramirez who sat again tonight due to his knee problems. He's still being called day to day, but I wonder what's really going on with him. Does the team think he's not hurt? Check out the tirade manager Terry Francona went on in this Boston Herald article.
Also for the Sox, catcher Doug Mirabelli is still out with an ankle injury. He's day to day and Javy Lopez is getting some work behind the plate more and more, but it should be all for naught as the team expects Jason Varitek to return very soon.
If you were waiting for Yankees starter Carl Pavano to come back this week you are sorely mistaken. An oblique strain is the latest setback, so he will probably be a little longer still.
And finally, the Rockies infield is getting a little crowded as manager Clint Hurdle is trying to get Kaz Matsui plenty of playing time. Clint Barmes took a seat again as Matsui played short, but expect to see Jamey Carroll be the guy to lose the most time. Matsui will probably play mostly at second for the remainder of the season. An interesting pickup if you need the help. Sure he stunk with the Mets, but this is Colorado baby!!! How could it be bad?
Sorry if I missed anything...feel free to add in the comment s area. It was a long and grueling football draft and visions of wideouts are still dancing through my head.
Catch you next time...
On to the news...
I have to start it out today with congrats to Astros OF Willy Taveras who extended his hitting streak to 30 games today. He went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and stole another 2 bases today to give himself 28 on the season. This has been a crazy second half for Taveras and you should be riding this wave for a while. No he won't break the record, but his fantasy owners are going to be reaping the benefits while he tries.
So here go...Derrek Lee take two!! Reports are confirmed that the Cubs will activate the first baseman in time for Monday's game against the Pirates. Sure you won't get the same hitter we saw last year, but he should be a huge help for the final month of the season. It looks like Phil Nevin and John Mabry will start seeing less at bats now.
Also for the Cubs, it looks like Ryan Theriot has got himself a platoon partner. Recently activated Freddie Bynum, who was getting at bats earlier this season in the outfield, is now getting time at second base. The two will probably share the time equally until one of them outshines the other.
Congratulations to A's starter Danny Haren who struck out a career high 12 batters in 7 innings tonight. Unfortunately he also gave up 3 runs to take the loss. Haren remains a solid option for your team the rest of the way. He's always had good strikeout potential, so let's hope he rolls with this momentum for his next start.
Apparently Dodgers starter Derek Lowe is saying that his bruised thumb from last night is fine and he and the team expect him to make his next start this week. He should be fine to keep active.
Pirates closer Mike Gonzalez is suffering from a tired arm -- a direct result of throwing three staright days this past week. He'll probably get another day or two off, but should be fine by the middle of this week.
Another ailing closer is Cardinals Jason Isringhausen. He is experiencing some shoulder stiffness, but just like Gonzalez, should be ok for the rest of the week after a day or two off.
Tampa Bay's Rocco Baldelli is day to day with cramps in his hamstring. It's the same one that put him on the DL for most of the first half so keep a close watch here.
Since I'm just doling out the congratulations tonight, let's hit Miguel Cabrera here. The Marlins third baseman broke a club record tonight with his 31st RBI here in August. He breaks the record of 30 that was held by both Gary Sheffield and Moises Alou. So far in August, Cabrera is hitting .400 with 6 HR and 15 runs to go along with his ever increasing RBI total.
The Red Sox are still without Manny Ramirez who sat again tonight due to his knee problems. He's still being called day to day, but I wonder what's really going on with him. Does the team think he's not hurt? Check out the tirade manager Terry Francona went on in this Boston Herald article.
Also for the Sox, catcher Doug Mirabelli is still out with an ankle injury. He's day to day and Javy Lopez is getting some work behind the plate more and more, but it should be all for naught as the team expects Jason Varitek to return very soon.
If you were waiting for Yankees starter Carl Pavano to come back this week you are sorely mistaken. An oblique strain is the latest setback, so he will probably be a little longer still.
And finally, the Rockies infield is getting a little crowded as manager Clint Hurdle is trying to get Kaz Matsui plenty of playing time. Clint Barmes took a seat again as Matsui played short, but expect to see Jamey Carroll be the guy to lose the most time. Matsui will probably play mostly at second for the remainder of the season. An interesting pickup if you need the help. Sure he stunk with the Mets, but this is Colorado baby!!! How could it be bad?
Sorry if I missed anything...feel free to add in the comment s area. It was a long and grueling football draft and visions of wideouts are still dancing through my head.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:59 PM
