What's the Buzz? 9/18/06
I can't believe this is still an issue with 2 weeks left to go in the season, but if you're looking for some cheap saves help for the stretch run, Dan Wheeler is getting the opportunities these days. He grabbed one tonight, albeit he gave up a solo HR, but the Astros had no problem bypassing Brad Lidge after his last 2 outings. Not really what you wanted from your closer when you drafted Lidge, huh? With the exception of the saves category, he has probably done more harm than good for you this year.
In other news...
Well, the Devil Rays made it official today. Manager Joe Maddon announced that Scott Kazmir is done for the remainder of the season. We figured as much. No sense in risking further injury this year. Be careful drafting him next year though. At the rate MLB pitchers are going, this injury could come back to haunt you next season.
Well, when I'm wrong I say I'm wrong. I was wrong about Aramis Ramirez. After belting two more homers tonight and driving in a career best 7 RBI, he is once again looking like a bona fide stud. I really thought losing Derrek Lee would hurt his numbers, but with him just being 1 HR shy of his career best, it obviously hasn't hurt him a bit.
How about the day to day list: David Eckstein (oblique/ribs), Jim Edmonds (concussion -- didn't make the road trip...again), Brian Schneider (groin), Rod Barajas (back), Placido Polanco (arm -- may be back this weekend; claims he was just confused yesterday. Hmmm.), David Wells (ankle), Jason Schmidt (back --should make his start on Wednesday), Brad Radke (shoulder), Anibal Sanchez (wrist), Kevin Gregg (back), and once again...Ken Griffey Jr. (toe).
Unreal....he should really think about changing his name to Col. Steve Austin. Rumors out of Atlanta say that Chipper Jones may be back on Tuesday from his oblique strain. Talk about a gamer. He goes down, comes back, goes down again, and wants to come back again. What's going on in Atlanta? Did they re-build him? Did they have the technology? If he does come back, activate him immediately. He always goes on a tear when he comes back from the DL.
While it sucks that he was hurt and slumped badly in the second half, White Sox DH Jim Thome reached the 40 HR mark for the sixth time in his career. Sure the Phillies are happier with Ryan Howard, but can anyone say AL Comeback Player of the Year?
And finally, congratulations to Willie Randolph and the New York Mets who became the first team to clinch their division this year when they shutout the Marlins 4-0 tonight. Good job, boys. Breathe a little easier and get ready for October baseball again.
Catch you next time...
In other news...
Well, the Devil Rays made it official today. Manager Joe Maddon announced that Scott Kazmir is done for the remainder of the season. We figured as much. No sense in risking further injury this year. Be careful drafting him next year though. At the rate MLB pitchers are going, this injury could come back to haunt you next season.
Well, when I'm wrong I say I'm wrong. I was wrong about Aramis Ramirez. After belting two more homers tonight and driving in a career best 7 RBI, he is once again looking like a bona fide stud. I really thought losing Derrek Lee would hurt his numbers, but with him just being 1 HR shy of his career best, it obviously hasn't hurt him a bit.
How about the day to day list: David Eckstein (oblique/ribs), Jim Edmonds (concussion -- didn't make the road trip...again), Brian Schneider (groin), Rod Barajas (back), Placido Polanco (arm -- may be back this weekend; claims he was just confused yesterday. Hmmm.), David Wells (ankle), Jason Schmidt (back --should make his start on Wednesday), Brad Radke (shoulder), Anibal Sanchez (wrist), Kevin Gregg (back), and once again...Ken Griffey Jr. (toe).
Unreal....he should really think about changing his name to Col. Steve Austin. Rumors out of Atlanta say that Chipper Jones may be back on Tuesday from his oblique strain. Talk about a gamer. He goes down, comes back, goes down again, and wants to come back again. What's going on in Atlanta? Did they re-build him? Did they have the technology? If he does come back, activate him immediately. He always goes on a tear when he comes back from the DL.
While it sucks that he was hurt and slumped badly in the second half, White Sox DH Jim Thome reached the 40 HR mark for the sixth time in his career. Sure the Phillies are happier with Ryan Howard, but can anyone say AL Comeback Player of the Year?
And finally, congratulations to Willie Randolph and the New York Mets who became the first team to clinch their division this year when they shutout the Marlins 4-0 tonight. Good job, boys. Breathe a little easier and get ready for October baseball again.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:23 PM
