Sports Blogs :: Major League Baseball Daily EntriesSports Blogs :: Major League Baseball Daily EntriesI Remember Dome-Dogs :: What numbers can tell us- July 1, 2008 Cecil Cooper made the decision that with Wandy Rodriguez re-joining the rotation, Chris Sampson would lose his spot as a starter, and be added to the bullpen. Brian Moehler will keep his place as the team's fifth starter. Both have pitched well in stretches, and have done a great deal to help...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252943&src=rss I Remember Dome-Dogs :: HALF WAY!!- July 1, 2008 Back in the day, when I fancied myself a pseudo athlete (I ran track and cross country and to this day, I insist they're not sports), I remember that Matt Munoz, the best runner on the team, would scream, "HALF WAY!!" in the middle of long-runs and intervals. While I don't know for sure why exactly he did it, it usually inspired two emotions in me: fear or determination. Whether it was fear or determination depended on how I was doing at that point in the runworkout. So, the Astro...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252926&src=rss I Remember Dome-Dogs :: On Homework Assignments- July 1, 2008 Towards the end of last night's Mets' trouncing of the Yankees, Jon Miller and Joe Morgan were discussing the hottest hitters in baseball. Miller brought up Lance Berkman within the context of Lance batting something like .600 over his past 60-65 AB's. Morgan praised Berkman for being a consistent hitter who was also hitting for power. If anyone is unfamiliar with Joe Morgan, this sort o...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252947&src=rss I Remember Dome-Dogs :: Searching for Intelligence -- Still- July 1, 2008 "Lucky for us, McLane has plenty of money, and money will go a long way toward fixing the problem. He needs two free-agent starting pitchers. It doesn't sound like much if you say it really fast. Those two pitchers could add $30 million to the payroll, could push the Astros into the $120 million range. There must be something in the water that resides in the home-team club house at MMP...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252927&src=rss I Remember Dome-Dogs :: Thoughts- July 1, 2008 There are Pinstripes among us. Not the one that our boys wear. These pinstripers. With the Yankees embarking on a historic (for the Astros) roadtrip to Houston, an exciting series is hopefully in store. On the one hand, you've got a Yankees team who are sort of humming along like we've been accustomed to them doing in the first half of the season. As is th...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252935&src=rss Scouting Book: Lists, Tools and Info on Baseball Prospects :: Closer Watch Update: TEX- July 1, 2008 Update: TEX -- Eddie 'Everyday' Guardado isn't quite so reliable right now, as he's day to day with an inflamed shoulder. He's been working through problems in his shoulder for years, though, so this should only be a minor setback. He's become one of very few reliable bullpen arms in Texas, so the Rangers need him back soon. (6302008)http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252917&src=rss This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes :: Missing in New York- July 1, 2008 Missing: Offense Capable of Mounting Sustained Attack over Nine Innings Description: Said offense ranges in ages from 23-38. Mix of American, Latino and Japanese. Can play every position on a baseball diamond, though there is controversy over shortstop, the first baseman doesn't like to throw to second and the right fielder has a phobia of walls. Third baseman is known for hitting home r...http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252898&src=rss Cubs fx :: Cubs vs. Matt Cain- July 1, 2008 Cubs face Matt Cain tonight at AT&T Park. Matt's a big, young, power pitcher. He mixes a cutter in with his four-seamer, and maybe even some two-seamers. He throws a good change-up and slider, along with the occasional sweeping curveball. The slider is the off-speed pitch for right-handed hitters, the change-up for the lefties. Both get a pitch that breaks away. Spin movement, in inches (negative on the x-axis is to the catcher's left). Click to enlarge.....http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252899&src=rss Roto Think Tank :: Adjusting Mid-Season- July 1, 2008 An old friend of the blog - anonymous - has a very long comment about the state of his team. I'll summarize quickly. He's in a 6x6 league that uses win-loss differential, saves, holds, strikeouts, ERA and WHIP. His Opening Day roster is postedhttp://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252894&src=rss Scott Proctor's Arm :: Incredibly frustrating- July 1, 2008 The Yankees have left a running in scoring position on base in each of the first three innings so far. This obviously includes the wasted leadoff double by Johnny Damon to start the game. I hate the bunt in the first inning. I know the team is struggling to score runs, but they also can't give up outs. I don't know the exact stats regarding getting in the runner from third with less than two outs, but seeinghttp://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1252888&src=rss |