What's the Buzz? 9/16/06
Let's start it off with the day to day list and see who is questionable for Sunday's games: Wily Mo Pena (strained quad), Kason Gabbard (lat muscle), David Wells (ankle), Cesar Izturis (hamstring), Royce Clayton (bone bruise), Orlando Hudson (knee), and Mariano Rivera (elbow -- maybe back by Friday). Watch 'em carefully. You're almost at the end and you don't want to be careless now.
In other news...
Congratulations to Texas SS Michael Young who bcame just the 4th player since 1940 to record atleast 200 hits in a season for 4 straight years. He joins Wade Boggs (7), Ichiro (6 -- after tonight, officially), and Kirby Puckett (4) for the honors. His power may not have been what you were hoping for, but you can't deny that he has and will continue to produce solid numbers for fantasy teams.
And speaking of Ichiro...congrats to him for setting the AL record for most consecutive steals without getting caught -- 33. The major league record is 44 set by Vince Coleman, but don't for a moment think that it's safe. Although he's had a less than stellar second half, Ichiro remains one of the top outfielders to get come draft day.
Well, it's been officially declared now...Jason Isringhausen is done for the year. This doesn't really come as much of a surprise here. The hip's been bothering him for a while and there was constant talk of offseason surgery. This clinches it. Braden Looper and Adam Wainwright will share the closing duties from here on in.
It finally happened for Alfonso Soriano. He finally joins the elusive 40-40 club as he stole his 40th base in the first inning tonight. He already had the 45 dingers. He was so close back when he was a Yankee, but it's just nice to see him finally get it done. He joins Barry Bonds, Vladimir Guerrero and everyone's favorite, Jose Canseco.
It looks like Carlos Zambrano will pitch for the Cubs on Sunday after all. His back has been a mees, but he doesn't want to end the season like this. Unfortuantely, he could end up like Francisco Liriano or Chad Billingsley and hurt himself even worse. And for what? The Cubs have zero shot this year. Save yourself for another time.
And finally, speaking of coming back too soon...it looks like the A's Rich Harden who re0injured himself earlier this year when he came back too soon, is scheduled to pitch this week on Thursday against the Indians. If he's going to be considered for the post season, he is going to need to show he's ready. Don't activate him though. Consider this start and the next as rehab starts. He probably won't have his best stuff for a little while.
That's all I got in me today....feel free to add in the comments section.
Catch you next time...
In other news...
Congratulations to Texas SS Michael Young who bcame just the 4th player since 1940 to record atleast 200 hits in a season for 4 straight years. He joins Wade Boggs (7), Ichiro (6 -- after tonight, officially), and Kirby Puckett (4) for the honors. His power may not have been what you were hoping for, but you can't deny that he has and will continue to produce solid numbers for fantasy teams.
And speaking of Ichiro...congrats to him for setting the AL record for most consecutive steals without getting caught -- 33. The major league record is 44 set by Vince Coleman, but don't for a moment think that it's safe. Although he's had a less than stellar second half, Ichiro remains one of the top outfielders to get come draft day.
Well, it's been officially declared now...Jason Isringhausen is done for the year. This doesn't really come as much of a surprise here. The hip's been bothering him for a while and there was constant talk of offseason surgery. This clinches it. Braden Looper and Adam Wainwright will share the closing duties from here on in.
It finally happened for Alfonso Soriano. He finally joins the elusive 40-40 club as he stole his 40th base in the first inning tonight. He already had the 45 dingers. He was so close back when he was a Yankee, but it's just nice to see him finally get it done. He joins Barry Bonds, Vladimir Guerrero and everyone's favorite, Jose Canseco.
It looks like Carlos Zambrano will pitch for the Cubs on Sunday after all. His back has been a mees, but he doesn't want to end the season like this. Unfortuantely, he could end up like Francisco Liriano or Chad Billingsley and hurt himself even worse. And for what? The Cubs have zero shot this year. Save yourself for another time.
And finally, speaking of coming back too soon...it looks like the A's Rich Harden who re0injured himself earlier this year when he came back too soon, is scheduled to pitch this week on Thursday against the Indians. If he's going to be considered for the post season, he is going to need to show he's ready. Don't activate him though. Consider this start and the next as rehab starts. He probably won't have his best stuff for a little while.
That's all I got in me today....feel free to add in the comments section.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:59 PM
