What's the Buzz? 9/20/06
Another division locked up today as champagne sprayed all over the visitor's clubhouse in Toronto. After losing a squeaker to the Blue Jays, the New York Yankees sat in their clubhouse and watched as the Twins defeated the Red Sox, turning the Bronx Bombers into AL East divisional champions again. It marks the Yankees 9th straight divisional championship and 10th out of the last 11 years. Unless the defending champion White Sox make a move, it looks like the Yanks will face either the Twins or the Tigers in the first round of the playoffs. Congratulations boys!!! You've done your fans and George Steinbrenner proud.
In other news...
How about that clinic Dontrelle Willis put on against the Mets? Not only did he pitch 8 1/3 solid innings for his 12th victory, but he also had the first 2 homer game of his career. It was the first multi-homer game for a pitcher since Randy Wolf hit two in a game back in 2004. The D-Train finished out the day 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.
The day to day list grows some more. Here are the latest casualties you'll need to start checking up on: David DeJesus (thumb), Maicier Izturis (hamstring), Eric Chavez (hamstring), Chipper Jones (toe), Roy Halladay (forearm strain -- could be a season ender here), John Buck (hamstring), Manny Ramirez (knee), Miguel Cabrera (shoulder), Ken Griffey Jr. (toe), Chris Denorfia (ankle), Ryan Freel (wrist), Brandon Phillips (eye), Brian Schneider (groin), Eliezer Alfonzo (headaches), Jeremy Hermida (ankle -- will not play the field the rest of the season but will pinch hit), and Jason Giambi (wrist -- likely to miss 3 more games),
After making yesterday's day to day list, the Royals are saying that 2B Mark Grudzielanek is done for the year. Since he signed a big contract extension, and the team not even remotely close to contention, there's no reason to push him for a fast recovery. He'll be back in full mediocrity in 2007.
Also done for the year: Jarrod Washburn (calf), Rick Helling (knee), and Carl Pavano (shoulder/rins/stupidity)
Anyone notice that Milwaukee outfielder Geoff Jenkins is batting .477 with 6 HR and 10 RBI for the month of September? He may have sucked all year, but he's really helping out some fantasy teams for the final month of the season.
He may not know the true meaning of what an MVP is, but David Ortiz still knows how to hit home runs. Tonight he hit his 50th which breaks a 66 year old franchise record held by Jimmie Foxx. Good job Papi...you and your 50 dingers should have fun watching the playoffs from your living room.
And finally, our thoughts are with Royals manager Buddy Bell who announced today that he will be taking a leave of absence to seek treatment for a growth found on his left tonsil. Let's hope it's nothing too serious and that he has a very safe and speedy recovery.
Catch you next time...
In other news...
How about that clinic Dontrelle Willis put on against the Mets? Not only did he pitch 8 1/3 solid innings for his 12th victory, but he also had the first 2 homer game of his career. It was the first multi-homer game for a pitcher since Randy Wolf hit two in a game back in 2004. The D-Train finished out the day 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.
The day to day list grows some more. Here are the latest casualties you'll need to start checking up on: David DeJesus (thumb), Maicier Izturis (hamstring), Eric Chavez (hamstring), Chipper Jones (toe), Roy Halladay (forearm strain -- could be a season ender here), John Buck (hamstring), Manny Ramirez (knee), Miguel Cabrera (shoulder), Ken Griffey Jr. (toe), Chris Denorfia (ankle), Ryan Freel (wrist), Brandon Phillips (eye), Brian Schneider (groin), Eliezer Alfonzo (headaches), Jeremy Hermida (ankle -- will not play the field the rest of the season but will pinch hit), and Jason Giambi (wrist -- likely to miss 3 more games),
After making yesterday's day to day list, the Royals are saying that 2B Mark Grudzielanek is done for the year. Since he signed a big contract extension, and the team not even remotely close to contention, there's no reason to push him for a fast recovery. He'll be back in full mediocrity in 2007.
Also done for the year: Jarrod Washburn (calf), Rick Helling (knee), and Carl Pavano (shoulder/rins/stupidity)
Anyone notice that Milwaukee outfielder Geoff Jenkins is batting .477 with 6 HR and 10 RBI for the month of September? He may have sucked all year, but he's really helping out some fantasy teams for the final month of the season.
He may not know the true meaning of what an MVP is, but David Ortiz still knows how to hit home runs. Tonight he hit his 50th which breaks a 66 year old franchise record held by Jimmie Foxx. Good job Papi...you and your 50 dingers should have fun watching the playoffs from your living room.
And finally, our thoughts are with Royals manager Buddy Bell who announced today that he will be taking a leave of absence to seek treatment for a growth found on his left tonsil. Let's hope it's nothing too serious and that he has a very safe and speedy recovery.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:34 PM
