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From the Bill Chuck Files

posted 2009-07-11 08:32:24

Bill Chuck’s weekly list of interesting and sometimes odd baseball facts, including: 19. Albert Pujols will lead the majors with over 80 RBI by the All-Star break. The first player to have 100+ RBI by the All-Star Game was Hank Greenberg who had 103 at the 1935 break…Greenberg was not a member of the All-Star team.

Shaun Payne

Lidge Not That Bad

posted 2009-07-10 21:32:23

I’m not saying Lidge is still "Lights Out" Lidge, and I'm not saying Lidge should be free from criticism. I am saying Lidge is not significantly worse than he was over the previous three seasons. The starting pitchers and Jimmy Rollins are the main culprits for the Phillies’ relative struggles, not a guy who has thrown 30.1 innings of the Phillies' 741 innings.

Teddy Mitrosilis

Keep Your Sullied Stars: Just Give Me the Tim Wakefields of the World

posted 2009-07-10 08:40:14

For the life of me, I just couldn’t stay engaged when watching Wakefield on television. I would l leave him alone by himself on my screen, throwing his tumbling teasers to the world’s best hitters, to go fetch a glass of water. I’d come back, and there he was. I’d get up to dig a magazine out of the mail, flip through the interesting stories, skim the less intriguing, and then come back to the ballgame. And Wakefield was still there.

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Paul Catalano

A Love Song for Joe Girardi

posted 2009-07-08 20:13:19

But just because he manages under a microscope of media and fan scrutiny doesn't mean he deserves to be fed to the wolves. And just because we sure did like the previous manager a whole bunch, doesn't mean that the new guy is terrible. As a matter of fact, I for one think he's doing a pretty good job.

Tyler Hissey

Hissey's Mid-Season Awards - NL

posted 2009-07-08 20:06:43

Yesterday I produced my mid-season awards for the American League. Now, for those who have been anxiously awaiting the next round, I present to you my picks for the National League.

Joe DelGrippo

Mets Best Future Lies Without Wright

posted 2009-07-08 07:24:38

The Mets should make a move, but make it for pitching, and not to try to win this season, but to win for the future. Instead of trading for a bat, the Mets should trade a bat, and trade their best bat, because that will get you more value for the future. Under Minaya’s tenure, the Mets have always played for this season and to win now. Now, it is time to change course and build for the future. The Mets should pursue a trade with the Boston Red Sox which sends third baseman David Wright and Fernando Martinez to the Red Sox in exchange for a CF Jacoby Ellsbury, RHP Clay Buchholz, AA 1B Lars Anderson, and any two of Justin Masterson, Daniel Bard, and Michael Bowden.

Tyler Hissey

Hissey's Mid-Season Awards

posted 2009-07-07 14:29:42

It's hard to believe, but the All-Star Game is less than a week away. And since I like to write award columns about as much as Rick Reilly enjoys referencing teeth, I'm thrilled that the mid-season point gives me another chance to take on my favorite topic. First up is the American League, with the Senior Circuit list running later this week.

Jimmy Scott

The Social Disease That Strikes 19 Million

posted 2009-07-07 07:31:44

Fans dream of the ability to throw a ball 99 miles per hour, or muscle a ball 408 feet over the centerfield wall, or make a diving catch in the stands, maybe getting a bloody lip out of the process. They don't think about the fact that, if they could do these things, they'd be watched.

Kerry Whisnant

The Stolen Base Makes a Comeback

posted 2009-07-05 23:09:25

In the last 60 years or so, the number of stolen bases has ebbed and flowed. Seldom used in the 50’s, it became a primary offensive weapon in the 70’s and 80’s, but fell into disfavor in the early part of this decade. Recently, however, its use has again been on the rise. Even more interesting is that it is being used more effectively than ever.

Chuck Johnson

What Happened to Ian Snell?

posted 2009-07-05 07:28:07

That sounds to me to be the voice of someone who has appeared in a Pirates’ uniform for the last time. It sounds like someone who needs a break from his environment, and like someone who has quit on his team.

Bill Chuck

Bill Chuck’s All-Star Picks

posted 2009-07-05 07:12:28

Bill Chuck

From the Bill Chuck Files

posted 2009-07-04 07:56:43

Bill Chuck’s weekly list of random and sometimes odd baseball facts, including: 4. Javier Vazquez has struck out 5+ batters in 17 straight games, which is great until you think about Randy Johnson’s streak from August 1998 to August 2000 of 69 straight games with at least five Ks.