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Live Pirates Trades Updates
4:16: @LangoschMLB: manager Russell says C Chris Snyder expected to join team on Monday in Pittsburgh
The Trade Deadline has offically ended, although more deals may pour through in th next little bit.
- The Pirates did trade LHP Javier Lopez to the Giants for RHP Joe Martinez and OF John Bowker.
- The Pirates traded Octavio Dotel to the Dodgers for James McDonald & Andrew Lambo
- @RobBiertempfel: Pirates milledge laughs and tells dotel in mock threatening tone: “I’ll see you next season”
3:45 @extrabaggs: CSN is reporting the Giants traded RHP Joe Martinez to the Pirates for LHP Javier Lopez
3:35: @Dejan_Kovacevic: Hearing Pirates might be on verge of trading LHP Javier Lopez.
3:27: @Dejan_Kovacevic: Pirates NOT expecting to trade Paul Maholm. Attention focused on Octavio Dotel, with several teams.
2:34: @jaysonst: Source says Pirates not sure they will get Octavio Dotel moved. Telling teams they’re fine w/ him as their closer this year & next.
2:20 PM: @LangoschMLB: With Ted Lilly to the Dodgers deal reportedly done, that would eliminate the Dodgers interest in Pirates LHP Paul Maholm
It’s offical: Pirates acquire SS Pedro Ciriaco, Chris Snyder & cash from D-backs 4 Ryan Church, Bobby Crosby & D.J. Carrasco.
- @LangoschMLB: Source says Pirates receiving $3 million from Dbacks in Snyder/Ciriaco – Church/Crosby/Carrasco trade
- Pirates recall infielders Argenis Diaz and Jeff Clement from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Bucs also recall RHP Daniel McCutchen to start tonight.
- @Dejan_Kovacevic: Pirates GM, on Snyder: “quality catching option this year and next year … game-calling and receiving … will help our pitching staff.”
“Chris Snyder is a solid Major League player who will provide us with a quality catching option for this year and next year,” general manager Neal Huntington said. “He brings leadership to the club, along with a game calling and receiving ability that will help our pitching staff mature. Additionally he will add some home run power to our lineup.”
Tonight’s Starting Lineup 7/31 Pirates @ Cardinals:
Cardinals:
Lopez 5
Jay 9
Pujols 3
Holliday 7
Rasmus 8
Molina 2
Schumaker 4
Suppan 1
Ryan 6
Around the Ballparks 07/28
- The Indians traded Jhonny Peralta to the Tigers for LHP Giovanna Soto.
- The Angels Joel Pineiro will be out six to eight weeks (strained left oblique) He was a late scratch on Wed after sustaining a left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen.
Noteable players on the DL this season (with abdominal or oblique injuries)
MIL – Yovanni Gallardo (RHP)
TEX – Tommy Hunter (RHP)
SD – Mat Latos (RHP)
TEX – Cliff Lee (LHP)
BAL – Brian Roberts (2B)
SD – Mike Adams (RHP)
SF – Jeremy Affeldt (LHP)
NYM – Rod Barajas (C)
PHI – Shane Victorino (CF)
- Derek Lee rejected a trade to the Angeles yesterday. Lee “agonized” over the decision about whether to accept the trade but he decided his family came first.
“When the trade was presented to me, I felt for me and my family the best thing to do was to stay here,” Lee said after the Cubs’ 8-1 loss to the Astros. “That was a decision we made. Jim and I had a great conversation about it. That was the decision.”
“It just shows the kind of guy he is,” pitcher Randy Wells said. “He’s a great guy, great teammate and a valuable asset. Without a guy like him on your team, you never know where you’re going to be, and not just on the field but in the clubhouse. He’s the guy everybody looks up to and he walks in the room and everybody perks up. As far as where we’re at right now, that’s huge that he stays.”
- The Nationals have placed Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list for shoulder stiffness.
“They’re taking every precaution with me,” he said. “It’s doing great already. [I'm] making big strides … and when the time comes, I’m going to be ready to go.”
- The Giants have won 17 of their last 21 games and Buster Posey extended his hitting streak to 21 games.
- Giants closer Brian Wilson was fined $1,000 for his orange cleats. They are the flashy (but cool in my opinion) he wore at the All-Star Game. Marlins Manager Rodriques complained about the cleats, calling them “a little too bright, too flashy.” During pregame Brian colored in 50 percent of the cleat black with a sharpie.
“I’m going to keep wearing them, but I’ve changed them to 50 percent black for the guidelines, and you guys can attest to that,” said Wilson, holding up one shoe. “I’ve got pretty good eyes. I can eyeball 50 percent. I don’t think they’re going to be nit-picky about 53 percent not black. I’m making an effort.”
“The fact that he thinks these shoes throw 97-100 with cut might be a little far-fetched,” Wilson said. “I guess we should probably have these checked for performance-enhancing cleats.”
- The Orioles hire Buck Showalter as their manager -MLB
- The Royals traded OF Scott Podsednik to the Dodgers for two minor leaguers, Lucas May (C) and Elisaul Pimentel (RHP)
- The Rangers placed Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. The club called up (1B/OF) Mitch Moreland from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Ben Sheets in out for the remainder of the season with a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow.
“He’ll be missed both on the field and off the field,” Geren said. “He’s been a great teammate for a lot of the young guys. A lot of them looked up to him for his competitiveness and, off the field, he was just a pleasant guy to be around.”
“The whole year’s been frustrating,” Sheets said. “From where I was before spring, it’s never really taken any jumps you always hear about. To say I felt good for extended periods of time would be false. I felt good here and there — a couple innings here, a couple innings there, but nothing sustained throughout the year.”
- Dan Uggla hit his 143rd Career Home Run, ties Mike Lowell for Marlins franchise leading record. It is his sixth homerun in his last six games.
- Cardinals are 39-10 this season after scoring in the first inning.
- The Chicago White Sox are 17-1 at home since June 9th.
- Roy Halladay pitched his eigth complete game of the season. He gave up 6H, 1ER, 9K, 114 pitches. The Phillies have won seven straight games and 10 straight victories at home.
Doc (Last 5 home Starts) 4-0, 0.43 ERA, 38/4 K/BB, 0.83 WHIP
- The Tigers have lost nine straight road games.
- Joey Votto (last eight games) .471 AVG, .853 SLG, 4HR, 10RBI
Around the Ballparks
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that Matt Garza from the Tampa Bay Rays threw a No-hitter in last night’s game against the Tigers.
Not only was it his first career no-no, it was also the first No-Hitter in Rays franchise history.
“It’s the first no-hitter I’ve ever had,” Garza said. “It’s great I was the first one to do it [in Rays history]. It’s a young franchise and I have a feeling they’re going to have many more to come. But I can’t put enough emphasis on it how big the win was. We are trying to win the [American League] East, we’re not just trying to win a couple games — we’re trying to win the East and make it known. It was a great way to start the homestand.”
Since 1998, the Rays have been on the other end of four no-hitters. Derek Lowe (2002), Mark Buehrle (2009), Dallas Braden and Edwin Jackson (both in 2010) all had no-no’s, with Buehrle and Braden pitching perfect games; Braden and Jackson no-hit the Rays this season.
“It’s nice to finally be on the other side,” Carl Crawford said. “We’ve been in two of them [this season] and now it’s nice to be on the winning side this time.”
Garza’s no-hitter made the Rays the first Major League team to be no-hit and throw a no-hitter in one season since 1991, when the Orioles, White Sox and Expos did it.
Garza threw 120 pitches, 80 for strikes, struck out six and walked one. He faced 27 batters.
“In the ninth inning, I ran out there and I just told myself, ‘Well, we can go about this two ways — I can try not to get contact and get in trouble, or I can go at these guys,’” Garza said. “And if it happens, it happens, and if it doesn’t, I have a guy who can come in the ninth inning and shut the door for me. But the most important thing tonight was the win.”
- The Last five to face 27 batters in a no-hitter (and not throw a perfect game):
- M. Garza 2010 VS Tigers
- M. Buehrle 2007 VS Rangers
- T. Mulholland 1990 VS Giants
- S. Koufax 1964 VS Phillies
- W. Spahn 1961 VS Giants
Garza before the game, was 0-4 with a 5.85 ERA against the Tigers.
“Other than going to the World Series, this is probably the coolest thing I’ve been involved with,” B.J. Upton said. “He’s pitched well all year. He’s scuffled a little bit the last month, but you know what? Good for him. I’m happy for him. Like I said, that’s probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever been involved with.”
Lost in the crazyness of Garza’s no-no was the fact that Detroit starter Max Scherzer held the Rays hitless through 5.2 innings. The Rays loaded the bases with one out on two walks and a catcher’s interference call. Carlos Pena struck out to bring up Matt Joyce.
Joyce worked the count full before hitting a grand slam off the right field foul pole to give the Rays a 4-0 lead. The last player to break up a no-hit bid (five innings or more) with a grand slam was Philadelphia’s Dickie Thon against the Mets’ Frank Viola on July 23, 1990.
It was the fifth No-hitter already this season. The last time there were at least five in a season was in 1991 (7)
The five No-Hitters this season:
- Garza (TB) July 26 VS DET
- Jackson (ARI) June 25 VS TB
- Halladay (PHI) May 29 VS FLA *was a perfect game
- Braden (OAK) May 9 VS TB * was a perfect game
- Jimenez (COL) April 17 VS ATL
- Most Home Runs per game (by ballpark this season)
TOR- Rogers Centre 2.74
NYY- Yankee Stadium 2.72
MIL- Miller Park 2.59
ARI- Chase Field 2.58
CIN- Great American 2.51
- Lowest team batting average (MLB) this season:
Mariners .235
Astros .239
Pirates .242
Blue Jays .247
Indians .248
- Joe Mauer went five-for-five, HR, and had seven RBI in yesterday’s game against the Royals (They won 19-0). In MLB History, there have only been three catchers with five or more hits and seven or more RBI in a single game.
“It’s a funny game,” Mauer said. “Tonight obviously I felt good and just tried to hold on to that feeling as long as I can. I’ve felt it [this season] but I haven’t really been able to hold on to that feeling for a long time. Tonight was good and hopefully it’s there tomorrow.”
H/RBI OPP
Joe Mauer 2010 5/7 @ KC
Victor Martinez 2004 5/7 @ SEA
Walker Cooper 1949 6/10 @CHC
Also during the the Twins/Royals game:
They tallied season highs in extra-base hits (11) and runs and tied their season high in hits with 20. The 19 runs are the most the Twins have ever scored in a game against Kansas City, and the 18-run margin of victory is also a franchise record against these Royals.
Rookie third baseman Danny Valencia tallied a career-high four hits, going 4-for-4 on the night, and became the first ever player in Twins history to hit a grand slam for his first Major League home run.
“What better way to start it off?” Valencia said with a big smile. “Not just hit a home run, but a grand slam, and off a guy who’s an accomplished big leaguer and won the Cy Young. It was great. It was surreal.”
- Dan Haren made his Angels debut yesterday against the Red Sox. He was pulled in the fifth inning after he was hit in the forearm with a comebacker. He was diagnosed wtih a right arm contusion and will be re-examined today. He went 4.2 IP, 7H, 2ER, 8K -74.2% Strikes
“It’s a little sore but nothing throbbing,” Haren said. “There’s nothing that I’m worried about. Hopefully I’ll get a decent night’s rest and wake up and it won’t be so bad. I’ll get some treatment and I’ll be out there soon.”
“Sometimes these things heal quickly,” Scioscia said. “It doesn’t seem like it got much of the bone and just some soft tissue. But we’ll let Dr. Yocum and the medical staff make that decision to see what the extent might be.”
- The Pirates recalled RHP Steven Jackson and selected the contract of LHP Wil Ledezma from Triple-A Indianapolis this morning. The Club starts a six game trip tonight in Colorado.
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Cubs Geovany Soto bruised his left foot and left the game in the middle of the sixth inning against the Astros on last night.
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The Pirates starting Pitcher, Paul Maholm tweeted this picture yesterday. I couldn’t help but post it because its so breathtaking.
@Maholm28: “Relaxing day in the Rockies. Unbelievable scenery”
- Curtis Granderson has been hot in his last six games. He is batting .429 with three HR, four RBI and scored seven runs. The Yankees are 5-1 during that span.
- David Ortiz joins Ted Williams (16), Dwight Evans/Jim Rice (11), Manny Ramirez/Carl Yastrzemski (8) with eight 20 HR Red Sox seasons.
- (via @JeffFletcherAOL) Pablo Sandoval is scheduled to return to the SFGiants in time for Tuesday’s game, but Bochy said he probably won’t start him.
- Felix Hernandez lost his 7th game of the season last night. In the 7 losses, the Mariners have given him only 7 runs of support.
- Matt Wieters had his first career multi-HR game yesterday, but the Orioles still lost to the Blue Jays 9-5.
- Pirates Jeff Locke’s line last night for Double-A Altoona: 6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 9 K.
- The only two teams to have never thrown a no-hitter in history: the Mets (established in 1962) or the Padres (1969)
- Buster Posey in the month of July: .459/.500/.788, 7 HR, 13 EBH in 85 ABs.
- Monday was Jim Leyland’s 54th career ejection, tying him with Bill Rigney for 13th place on the all-time list.
- Aramis Ramirez in his last 25-games is batting .347 with 10HR, 25RBI and a slugging pct of .723. He has raised his AVG from .165 to .230 during this span.
Mistakes cost the bucs, Padres beat the bucs 9-2
“Don’t sweat the small stuff”. Well, in the Pirates case, maybe they should have. Many miscues cost the bucs as they lose for the third straight game to the Padres, 9-2, in front of a sell out crowd of 36,967.
After pitching five strong innings, striking out five batters, Karstens pitched a three-run sixth. After a leadoff single by Jerry Harriston Jr., he reached second on a error by Alvarez, Gonzalez and Headley both hit for RBI Singles making the game 3-2. After intentionally walking Will Venable, Hundley hit a sac fly giving the Padres a 4-2 lead.
Karstens threw 96 pitches over six innings, he was charged with 2ER.
I feel like I’m so close to getting over that hump,” said Karstens, who fell to 2-6 and has not recorded a win since June 19, a span of six games after Saturday’s loss. “There’s a few things that haven’t really gone my way, but it’s just part of baseball. And what can I say? They gave me a 2-1 lead and I let it slip away.”
Things got much worse for the Pirates in the eighth. Garrett Jones was issued an error on a ground ball from Headley. Sean Gallagher then allowed two more men to reach after Headley, loading the bases with no outs. Gallagher then balked in a run, Padres 5-2.
The game was delayed for almost 45 minutes due to rain. D.J. Carrasco came in to replace Gallagher and gave up two hits, scoring four more runs, a total of eight men came to the plate.
The two rough innings, two errors and balk overshadowed Jose Tabata’s big night at the plate. He went 3 for 5, including an opposite field solo Home Run, his second of the year, and a double. He was a triple away from the cycle. Tabata batting .388 — 19 for 49 — over the past dozen games.
Delywn Young scored the only other run on the night, a solo homerun. Four of Young’s five homeruns this season have came off pretty phoenominal arms; Roy Halladay, Steven Strasburg, Brian Wilson, and Matt Latos. In Delwyn’s six straight starts, since replacing Andrew McCutchen, Young is batting .412, driving in seven runs, and has hit two homers.
We kept the game close,” Russell said “They took the lead or tied it up, and D.Y. hit the home run. I thought that was big. Unfortunately, we gave them three the next inning. Can’t take away that last part of the game, but it was a pretty well played game. I think our hitters hung in there pretty well.”
The Padres are now 22-9 all-time at PNC Park and improve to 27-20 on the road this season, which is the most road wins in the National League.
Matt Latos improved to 11-4 on the season, his ERA at 2.48, opponents batting just .198 against him. His road starts have been even better for this young arm. He is 7-1 with a 1.36 ERA, 66 Strikeouts per 16 Walks and opponents batting .161 against him.
He was good,” Russell said. “Threw hard up to 96 mph, changed speeds, mixed the breaking ball and changeup”.
“The kid kept the ball down, threw hard,” Young said. “I was pretty impressed, and I think we all were.”
Today’s Pitching Matchup:
In the series finale Brad Lincoln take the mound for the Bucs. He is 1-3 with an 6.29 ERA. His last outing – the shortest of his career – lasted just two and one thirds, giving up seven runs.
The Padres send Wade LeBlanc who is 4-8 this season with a 3.28 ERA. He struggles away from PETCO Park, going 2-4 in seven starts, an ERA at 4.78.
Other Pirates News:
- Opp AVG (MLB Leaders) Last 10 games- Entering Sat
Neil Walker PIT .485
Chris Denorfia SD .471
Starlin Castro CHC .471
Rusty Ryal ARI .467
Delwyn Young PIT .467
- Rudy Owens 7IP, 7H, 1R (unearned) 8K, 0BB
- Tyler Waldron 6IP, 5H, 0ER, 0K, 0BB
- 1B Matt Curry, a Pirates 2010 draftee, continues to rake at St. College. 2/3, 2B, BB today. OPS ~ 1.100 for the season. (via @RoccoDemaro)
- Brandon Moss says he needs to prove he should rejoin the Pirates. 24 hits/18RBI last 15 games. Wants another shot, but “must be earned” (via @scottDMcCauley)
- During an in game interview last night, McCutchen said he will probally return to the lineup for today’s game against the Padres.
- D.J. Carrasco a possible starter for the Pirates? He thinks he could help the team out if he was given the oppurtunity. Read the article here.
- Bad start for Tim Alderson. 4 IP, 3 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 3 HR
- Jeremy Powell started for Dana Eveland yesterday. Eveland has some elbow tenderness and could miss another start.
- Pirates prospect, Phillip Irwin (WV Power) pitched 7 hitless innings. -MILB
Around The Ballparks:
- Miguel Cabrera has been hot for the Tigers. In his last 23 gmaes he is batting .416 with 16 XBH, and 26 RBI. The rest of the team, not so much. In the last 10 games they are 2-8 with a .239 AVG, with just 4 HR.
- Entering 2010, Roy Oswalt was 23-1 lifetime vs. the Reds with a 2.58 ERA. His two starts vs. Cin this season: 0-2, 6.75 ERA.
- The Reds beat the Astros last night, 7-0. Johnny Cueto went 8IP, 4H, 0ER, 6K- 122 pitches. In his last 6 starts he is 4-0 with a 0.88 ERA in 41 innings, allowing just 32 hits.
- Giants Eugenio Velez was hit in the head by a foul ball while in the dugout last night. He was rushed to the hospital. But there is Good news on Velez. CT scan negative, no skull fractures. He is alert and talking, Bochy said. Velez never lost consciousness, was diagnosed with a concussion.
- Ubaldo Jimenez threw 65 pitches, giving up 3 hits, 6 earned runs and issued six walks over two innings. The Rockies lost 10-2. In July his ERA has shot to 7.59 (it was 0.79 in April, 0.78 in May)
- NYM lost to LAD yesterday in 13 innings via James Loney’s 1st career walkoff HR, giving the Mets 12 walkoff losses this season – most in MLB. To see an interview with Loney after the walk off click here
- Yesterday versus the Marlins, Brooks Conrad became the fifth player ever to hit two pinch-hit grand slams in a single season.
- Troy Tulowitzki will continue his minor league rehab through the weekend, and then the Rockies will re-evaluate.
- Dodgers Catcher Brad Asmus says he’ll retire after the season -ESPN
- Rough day for Tigers, Maglio Ordonez will be out 6-8 weeks with a right ankle fracture and They also lost second baseman Carlos Guillen on Saturday with a right calf strain.
- Pablo Sandoval to miss a couple of games on leave -MLB
- Mets 12 walk-off losses are their most in a season since 1989 and 2 shy of their franchise record.
- Jeremy Affeldt goes on the DL with a strain in his left oblique. Joe Martinez is joining the Giants to take his place in the bullpen.
- The right oblique issue that started with Angel Pagan and then Jose Reyes is catching. Rod Barajas left Saturday’s game in the sixth inning with a strain to that muscle.
- Twins Justin Morneau making slow, steady progess. -MLB
- Hunter Pence joined twitter. It’s seriously him. If you don’t believe me, check out this video of him chatting about it. (@HunterPence9)
All-Star Break Stats (League & Team Leaders) Pt 1 (NL)
2010 National League Leaders:
AVG
- M. Prado ATL .325
- A. Ethier LAD .324
- P. Polanco PHI .318
HR
- A. Dunn WAS 22
- J. Votto CIN 22
- A. Pujols STL 21
RBI
- R. Howard PHI 65
- D. Wright NYM 65
- C. Hart MIL 65
ERA
- J. Johnson FLA 1.70
- A. Wainwright STL 2.11
- J. Garcia STL 2.17
WINS
- U. Jimenez COL 15
- A. Wainwright STL 13
- M. Pelfrey NYM 10
K
- T. Lincecum SF 131
- R. Halladay PHI 128
- C. Kershaw LAD 128
ATLANTA BRAVES:
AVG
- Martin Prado .325
- Brian McCann .267
- Melky Cabrera .259
HR
- Troy Glaus 14
- Jason Heyward 11
- Martin Prado 10
RBI
- Troy Glaus 58
- Jason Heyward 45
- Martin Prado 39
WINS
- Derek Lowe 9
- Tim Hudson 9
- Tommy Hanson 8
ERA
- Tim Hudson 2.30
- Kris Medlen 3.16
- Tommy Hanson 4.13
K
- Tommy Hanson 104
- Derek Lowe 70
- Kris Medlen 65
FLORIDA MARLINS:
AVG
- Gaby Sanchez .302
- Hanley Ramirez .301
- Dan Uggla .285
HR
- Dan Uggla 16
- Hanley Ramirez 13
- Jorge Cantu 10
RBI
- Hanley Ramirez 53
- Jorge Cantu 52
- Dan Uggla 52
WINS
- Josh Johnson 9
- Ricky Nolasco 9
- Anibal Sanchez 7
ERA
- Josh Johnson 1.70
- Anibal Sanchez 3.66
- Ricky Nolasco 4.55
K
- Josh Johnson 123
- Ricky Nolasco 94
- Anibal Sanchez 71
NEW YORK METS
AVG
- Angel Pagan .315
- David Wright .314
- Jose Reyes .275
HR
- David Wright 14
- Ike Davis 11
- Rod Barajas 11
RBI
- David Wright 65
- Jason Bay 44
- Jeff Francoeur 42
WINS
- Mike Pelfrey 10
- Hisanori Takahashi 7
- Johan Santana 7
ERA
- Johan Santana 2.98
- Mike Pelfrey 3.58
- Jonathon Niese 3.61
K
- Johan Santana 83
- Jonathan Niese 73
- Hisanori Takahashi 72
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
AVG
- Placido Polanco .318
- Ryan Howard .294
- Jayson Werth .282
HR
- Ryan Howard 17
- Shane Victorino 14
- Jayson Werth 13
RBI
- Ryan Howard 65
- Jayson Werth 49
- Shane Victorino
WINS
- Roy Halladay 10
- Jamie Moyer 9
- Cole Hamels 7
ERA
- Roy Halladay 2.19
- Cole Hamels 3.78
- Kyle Kendrick 4.49
K
- Roy Halladay 128
- Cole Hamels 107
- Jamie Moyer 62
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
AVG
- Christian Guzman .294
- Ryan Zimmerman .294
- Adam Dunn .288
RBI
- Adam Dunn 59
- Ryan Zimmerman 48
- Josh Willingham 46
WINS
- Tyler Clippard 8
- Livan Hernandez 6
- Luis Atilano 6
ERA
- Livan Hernandez 3.37
K
- Steven Strasburg 61
- Livan Hernandez 59
- Tyler Clippard 58
CHICAGO CUBS
AVG
- Marlon Byrd .317
- Ryan Theriot .278
- Alfanso Soriano .269
HR
- Alfonso Soriano 15
- Tyler Colvin 12
- Derrek Lee 10
RBI
- Alfonso Soriano 44
- Marlon Byrd 40
- Derrek Lee 36
WINS
- Carlos Silva 9
- Ryan Dempster 7
- Sean Marshall 5
ERA
- Carlos Silva 3.45
- Ryan Dempster 3.61
- Ted Lilly 4.08
K
- Ryan Dempster 120
- Randy Wells 83
- Carlos Marmol 78
CINCINNATI REDS
AVG
- Joey Votto .314
- Brandon Phillips .294
- Scott Rolen .290
HR
- Joey Votto 22
- Scott Rolen 17
- Brandon Phillips 12
RBI
- Joey Votto 60
- Jonny Gomes 60
- Scott Rolen 57
WINS
- Bronson Arroyo 9
- Johnny Cueto 8
- Aaron Harang 6
ERA
- Johnny Cueto 3.42
- Mike Leake 3.53
- Bronson Arroyo 4.04
K
- Johnny Cueto 79
- Aaron Harang 75
- Mike Leake 70
HOUSTON ASTROS
AVG
- Jeff Keppinger .284
- Hunter Pence .263
- Michael Bourn .255
HR
- Hunter Pence 12
- Carlos Lee 12
- Lance Berkman 12
WINS
- Wandy Rodriguez 6
- Brett Myers 6
- Roy Oswalt 6
ERA
- Roy Oswalt 3.08
- Brett Myers 3.41
- Wandy Rodriguez 4.97
K
- Roy Oswalt 12
- Brett Myers 89
- Wandy Rodriguez 77
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
AVG
- Ryan Braun .292
- Corey Hart .288
- Casey McGehee .274
HR
- Corey Hart 21
- Prince Fielder 20
- Rickie Weeks 15
RBI
- Corey Hart 65
- Ryan Braun 54
- Rickie Weeks 53
WINS
- Yovani Gallardo 8
- Chris Narveson 7
- Randy Wolf 6
ERA
- Yovani Gallardo 2.58
- Dave Bush 4.14
- Randy Wold 4.56
K
- Yovani Gallardo 122
- Randy Wolf 74
- Manny Parra 71
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
AVG
- Andrew McCutchen .287
- Lastings Milledge .276
- Garrett Jones .272
HR
- Garrett Jones 11
- Andrew McCutchen 8
- Ryan Doumit 8
RBI
- Garrett Jones
- Ryan Doumit 31
- Andrew McCutchen 29
WINS
- Paul Maholm 5
- Evan Meek 4
- Zack Duke 3
ERA
- Paul Maholm 4.37
K
- Paul Maholm 56
- Joel Hanrahan 52
- Ross Ohlendorf 50
ST LOUIS CARDINALS
AVG
- Albert Pujols .308
- Matt Holliday .300
- Colby Rasmus .284
HR
- Albert Pujols 21
- Matt Holliday 16
- Colby Rasmus 16
RBI
- Albert Pujols 64
- Matt Holliday 51
- Colby Rasmus 42
WINS
- Adam Wainwright 13
- Chris Carpenter 9
- Jamie Garcia 8
ERA
- Adam Wainwright 2.11
- Jamie Garcia 2.17
- Chris Carpenter 3.29
K
- Adam Wainwright 127
- Chris Carpenter 108
- Jamie Garcia 80
ARIZONA DBACKS
AVG
- Kelly Johnson .276
- Stephen Drew .275
- Chris Young .266
HR
- Mark Reynolds 20
- Chris Young 15
- Kelly Johnson 14
RBI
- Chris Young 61
- Mark Reynolds 56
- Adam LaRoche 55
WINS
- Dan Haren 7
- Edwin Jackson 6
- Rodrigo Lopez 5
ERA
- Ian Kennedy 4.12
- Dan Haren 4.36
- Rodrigo Lopez 4.40
K
- Dan Haren 125
- Ian Kennedy 100
- Edwin Jackson 90
COLORADO ROCKIES
AVG
- Carlos Gonzalez .314
- Ian Stewart .258
- Clint Barmes .257
HR
- Carlos Gonzalez 17
- Seth Smith 12
- Ian Stewart 11
RBI
- Carlos Gonzalez 60
- Ian Stewart 44
- Clint Barmes 42
WINS
- Ubaldo Jimenez 15
- Jason Hammel 7
- Jhoulys Chacin 5
ERA
- Ubaldo Jimenez 2.20
- Jason Hammel 4.08
- Aaron Cook 4.88
K
- Ubaldo Jimenez 113
- Jhoulys Chacin 80
- Jason Hammel 72
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
AVG
- Andre Ethier .324
- James Loney .309
- Matt Kemp .261
HR
- Matt Kemp 16
- Andre Ethier 14
- Casey Blake 9
RBI
- James Loney 63
- Andrew Ethier 54
- Matt Kemp 51
WINS
- Clayton Kershaw 9
- Hiroki Kuroda 7
- Chad Billingsley 7
ERA
- Clayton Kershaw 2.96
- Hiroki Kuroda 3.87
- Chad Billingsley 4.14
K
- Clayton Kershaw 128
- Chad Billingsley 89
- Hiroki Kuoda 82
SAN DIEGO PADRES
AVG
- Adrian Gonzalez .301
- David Eckstein .279
- Chase Headley .269
HR
- Adrian Gonzalez 18
- Will Venable 8
- Scott Hairston 8
RBI
- Adrian Gonzalez 56
- Jerry Hariston JR 32
- Will Venable 32
WINS
- Matt Latos 10
- Jon Garland 8
- Clayton Richard 6
ERA
- Matt Latos 2.45
- Wade LeBlanc 3.30
- Clayton Richard 3.33
K
- Matt Latos 99
- Clayton Richard 90
- Kevin Correia 73
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
AVG
- Aubrey Huff .295
- Andres Torres .281
- Pablos Sandoval .263
HR
- Aubrey Huff 17
- Juan Uribe 12
- Aaron Rowland 8
RBI
- Aubrey Huff 54
- Juan Uribe 50
- Pablo Sandoval 34
WINS
- Tim Lincecum 9
- Barry Zito 7
- Jonathan Sanchez 7
ERA
- Tim Lincecum 3.16
- Matt Cain 3.34
- Jonathan Sanchez 3.47
K
- Tim Lincecum 131
- Jonathan Sanchez 104
- Matt Cain 88
MLB Network’s Projected Rotation, Starters, Pens
I was watching the Hot Stove on Thursday and they were projecting the Rotations, Starters and Bullpens of all the MLB teams. I’m curious to see how well they will do come opening day. Here it is if you missed it:
AL West:
- Angels:
Rotation
R Jared Weaver
L Scott Kazmir
R Ervin Santana
L Joe Saunders
R Joel Pineiro
Lineup
SS Erick Aybar
RF Bobby Abreu
1B Kendry Morales
CF Torri Hunter
DH Hideki Matsui
LF Juan Rivera
2B Howie Kendrick
3B Brandon Wood
C M. Napoli/ J. Mathis
Bullpen
R Jason Bulger
R Kevin Jespen
R Matt Palmer
R Fernando Rodney
R Scot Shields
R Brian Stokes
Closer: L Brian Fuentes
- Rangers:
Bullpen
R Neftali Feliz
R Dustin Nippert
R Darren O’Day
L Darren Oliver
R Chris Ray
L C.J. Wilson
Closer: R Frank Francisco
Rotation
R Scott Feldman
R Rich Harden
R Tommy Hunter
R Colby Lewis
5th Spot: L Derek Holland, R Brandon McCarthy, L Matt Harrison
Starters
C Saltimalamacchia
1B David
2B Kinsler
SS Andrus
3B Young
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Cruz
CF Bordon
LF Hamilton
- Mariners:
Rotation
R Felix Hernandez
L Cliff Lee
L Ryan Rowland Smith
R Ian Snell
5th Spot: R Doug Fister, L Luke French, L Jason Vargas
Starters
C Johnson
1B Kotchman
2B Lopez
SS Wilson
3B Figgins
DH Ken Griffey Jr
RF Suzuki
CF Gutierrez
LF Bradley
Pen
R Shawn Kelley
R Brandon League
R Mark Lowe
L Garrett Olson
L Chris Seddon
R Sean White
Closer: R David Aardmsa
- Athletics
Rotation
R Ben Sheets
R Justin Duchscherer
L Dallas Braden
L Brett Anderson
5th Spot: R Trevor Cahill, R Vin Mazzaro
Pen
L Craig Breslow
R Joey Devine
L Gio Gonzalez
L Brad Kilby
R Michael Wuertz
R Brad Ziegler
Closer: R Andrew Baily
Starters
C Suzuki
1B Barton
2B Ellis
SS Pennington
3B Kouzmanoff
DH Jack Cust
RF Sweeney
CF Crisp
LF Davis
NL West:
- Dodgers:
Rotation
R Chad Billingsley
L Clayton Kershaw
R Hiroki Kuroda
R Vincente Padilla
5th Spot: L Eric Stults, R James McDonald
Starters
C Russell Martin
1B James Loney
2B Belliard
SS Furcal
3B Casey Blake
RF Andre Ethier
CF Matt Kemp
LF Manny Rameirez
- Rockies:
Rotation
R Ubaldo Jimenez
R Aaron Cook
L Jorge De La Rosa
R Jason Hammel
L Jeff Francis
Starters
C Iannetta
1B Helton
2B Barmes
SS Tulowitzki
3B Stewart
RF Hawpe
CF Fowler
LF Gonzalez
- Giants:
Rotation
R Tim Lincecum
R Matt Cain
L Barry Zito
L Johnathan Sanchez
L Madison Bumgarner
Starters
C Molina
1B Huff
2B Sanchez
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
RF Schierholtz
CF Rowland
LF DeRosa
** I did think it was pretty funny when they said SF has the 3 P’s: Pitching, Posey and the Panda (insert the HIIIYAA) I had to rewind it and hear it agian =)
- Padres
Lineup
CF Tony Gwynn
2B David Eckstein
1B Adrian Gonzalez
3B Chase Headley
LF Kyle Blanks
RF Will Venable
C Torrealba/ Hundley
SS Everth Cabrera
Rotation
R Chris Young
R Jon Garland
R Kevin Correia
L Clayton Richard
5th Spot: R Matt Latos, R Tim Stauffer, R Seasn Gallagher, L Wade LeBlanc
- Diamondbacks:
Rotation
R Brandon Webb
R Dan Haren
R Edwin Jackson
R Ian Kennedy
R Billy Buckner
Starters
C Montero
1B LaRoche
2B Johnson
SS Drew
3B Reynolds
RF Upton
CF Young
LF Jackson
AL East:
- Yankees:
Rotation
L CC Sabathia
R AJ Burnett
L Andy Pettitte
R Javier Vazquez
5th Spot: R Joba Chamberlin, R Phil Hughes, R Chad Gaudin
Lineup
SS Derek Jeter
DH Nick Johnson
1B Mark Teixeira
3B Alex Rodriquez
C Jorge Posada
2B Robinson Cano
CF Curtis Granderson
RF Nick Swisher
LF Randy Winn/ B Gardner
- Red Sox:
Pen
R Daniel Bard
R Michael Bowden
R Manny Delcarmen
L Hideki Okajima
R Ramon Ramirez
R Tim Wakefield
Closer: R Johnathan Papelbon
Starters
C Victor Martinez
1B Kevin Youklis
2B Dustin Pedroia
SS Scutaro
3B Beltre
DH David Ortiz
RF Drew
CF Cameron
LF Ellsbury
- Rays:
Pen
R Grant Balfour
L Randy Choate
R Lance Cormier
L JP Howell
R Andy Sonnanstine
R Dan Wheeler
Closer: R Rafael Soriano
Lineup
CF BJ Upton
LF Carl Crawford
1B Carlos Pena
3B Evan Longoria
2B Ben Zobrist
DH Pat Burrell
SS Jason Bartlett
RF Kapler/ Perez
C Dioner Navarro
- Blue Jays
Rotation
L Ricky Romero
R Shaun Marcum
R Brandon Morrow
L Marc Rzepczynski
5th Spot: L Brett Cecil, L David Purcey, R Dustin McGowan
Starters
RF Jose Bautista
2B Aaron Hill
DH Adam Lind
CF VErnon Wells
3B Edwin Encarnacion
1B Llye Overbay
LF Travis Sinder
C John Buck
SS A Gonzalez/ J McDonald
- Orioles
Starters
C Wieters
1B Atkins
2B Roberts
SS Izturis
3B Tejada
DH Luke Scott
RF Markakis
CF Jones
LF Remiold
Kristy Robinson
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