Archive for March, 2008

March 19

Hernandez and Pelfrey square off in simulated game for Mets

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey, the two contenders for the final spot in the New York Mets’ rotation, pitched against each other in a simulated game Tuesday.
Don’t expect their performances to sway manager Willie Randolph one way or the other.
“Like I’ve said all spring, I don’t take a lot out of simulated games,” Randolph said. […]

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March 16

Cool Martinez

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Pedro Martinez did a nice job dodging the dangerous bats. Carlos Delgado wasn’t so fortunate.
Martinez pitched four scoreless innings in his spring training debut while Delgado needed four stitches to close a bloody gash in his arm after a freak accident as the New York Mets beat Detroit 7-4 in a split-squad game Sunday.
Martinez had […]

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March 13

A-Rod, Santana Deals Paid For With Your Cash - Still Like The Deals?

Author: Amanda Category: Players

The New York Yankees and New York Mets signed Alex Rodriguez and Johan Santana this off-season, respectively, to huge contracts that will make each superstar rich beyond any of our wildest dreams. The reality is, the New York Yankees and New York Mets will not make them rich-you will! Still like your team’s deal?
It is […]

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March 10

Pain-free Randy Johnson roughed up in first spring training start

Author: Amanda Category: Uncategorized

Randy Johnson was happy to pitch without pain. Still, he was disappointed with the results of his first outing since back surgery.
The Big Unit gave up three runs and four hits, including a three-run homer by Chris Iannetta, in 1 1-3 innings Monday during Arizona’s 10-9 victory over the NL champion Colorado Rockies. Johnson walked […]

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March 2

Lasorda Back Managing Los Angeles Dodgers

Author: Amanda Category: Uncategorized

The Los Angeles Dodgers have let Former Manager Tommy Lasorda Manage the Los Angeles Dodgers while Joe Torre is in Asia with some of the players. Even after all these years, don’t let the pot belly and marinara sauce fool you.
Tommy Lasorda is one of the great, old characters of MLB that makes baseball the […]

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