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Marvin Williams Wins Summer League MVP
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Athletes, Editorial, Kudos, NBA, News,
This can only be great news for Atlanta Hawks fans - Marvin Williams was named the Rocky Mountain Revue’s Most Valuable Player. After spending a second overall pick on Williams in last year’s draft, the Hawks were hoping that Williams would elevate his game with more experience, especially considering that he just turned 19 years old at the time of the draft.
And at the Rocky Mountain Revue, Williams showed exactly what he learned previously.
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Marshall Faulk Out For Season… Out For Good?
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, News, NFL,
St. Louis Rams RB Marshall Faulk will be having major reconstructive knee surgery, effectively ending his season before it’s even started. However, it could be possible that this will swing the pedulum towards retirement, which Faulk was considering during the offseason.
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American League Fantasy Notes: A.L. West
Posted by Tom Massimo Categories: Editorial, Fantasy, MLB,
TEXAS RANGERS
24 year-old rookie Ian Kinsler is firmly entrenched as the starting second baseman. The 7 home runs in 175 AB do not fully tell the story of his power potential. His low G/F ratio of .69, combined with 13 doubles and a triple show that his power is real. As he enters his power growth years while playing his home games in Ameriquest Stadium, the home runs should increase. There is 30+ home run potential here.
Brad Wilkerson expects to have shoulder surgery in the off-season. His shoulder must be bothering him as he has recently missed games and has produced only 3 extra-base hits in his last 15 games. Don’t expect big numbers from his second-half.
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Dealing To The Dish: National League 7-20-06
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds
T. Glavine (11-3, 3.56) vs. B. Arroyo (9-6, 2.96)
Both Tom Glavine and Bronson Arroyo are leading contenders for the N.L. Cy Young award. Glavine will try to get the Mets back on the winning track after losing to the Reds after a long rain delay. Uncharacteristically, it was Duaner Sanchez that blew the game for the Mets, but all in all he’s been one of the best middle relievers in the game.
Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
A. Pettitte (8-9, 4.99) vs. C. Zambrano (9-3, 3.23)
Andy Pettitte has been strong since his good buddy, Roger Clemens, came back to the Astros and I’d expect that to continue. Pettitte will need to be strong as he duels against Carlos Zambrano, who is probably the only highlight in the Cubbies season.
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Florida Marlins
I. Snell (8-6, 4.85) vs. J. Johnson (8-5, 2.48)
I like Josh Johnson. A lot. Can you tell? I mean, I did put up his picture in the post, right? In any case, if he only had four more innings on his season resume, he’d qualify and lead the N.L. in ERA. So, in my mind, for all intents and purposes, he’s the leader of the league and only fellow rookie, Francisco Liriano (1.94) would be better than him in the majors. While the Pirates have a bad record, they also have been in A LOT of one-run games, and they come into Florida winning four of six games since the All-Star break. However, I think Johnson will be shutting them down… totally being subjective though.
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Dealing To The Dish: American League 7-20-06
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers
J. Contreras (9-1, 3.48) vs. K. Rogers (11-3, 4.10)
Jose Contreras finally lost his last time out and to his former team, the New York Yankees. The streak of 17 straight wins is over and it’s time to start anew. And it couldn’t come at a better time as the White Sox and Tigers conclude their series. With a 4.5 game lead, the Tigers are in the control seat at this point and Kenny Rogers hopes to build that lead and relax a little bit more in the chair.
Tampa Bay Devils Rays @ Minnesota Twins
J. Shields (4-3, 5.37) vs. J. Santana (10-5, 2.93)
The Twinkies just straight up OWN the D-Rays having won 11 straight games against them. With a win today, it will be 5 straight series that the Twins have taken from the D-Rays and with Johan Santana taking the hill, it’s pretty much as sure a thing as me eating anything free put in front of my face.
Texas Rangers @ Boston Red Sox
J. Rheinecker (4-4, 4.82) vs. C. Schilling (11-3, 3.42)
This is a makeup game between the two teams from an earlier matchup. Curt Schilling takes the mound and hopes to continue his successful season against a pretty good Rangers offense.
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American League Fantasy Notes: A.L. Central
Posted by Tom Massimo Categories: Editorial, Fantasy, MLB,
DETROIT TIGERS
Marcus Thames continues to show that he deserves to be playing regularly. He now has 19 home runs, 43 RBIs and a .295 batting average. Until this year, he had always hit poorly against right-handed pitchers. But he seems to have solved them, as he is hitting .315 with 15 home runs against them. With a contact rate of 77%, he is most likely not a .300 hitter, but the power skills and gains against right-handers should keep him in the lineup full-time.
It took 8 starts, but Zach Miner finally had a bad outing against, of all teams, the weak KC Royals. Miner was shining with the mediocre skills of a 5.8 K/9, 2.9 BB/9 and a 1.46 G/F ratio. His 3.30 ERA could be in for a spike, especially as he faces teams a second time.
Justin Verlander is having a fine rookie season. Something to keep an eye on is his tiring down the stretch. Last season was his first season in professional baseball and he pitched 129.2 innings at three different levels. He has already logged 117.2 innings this season, putting on pace to exceed last year’s innings by a wide margin. Add in that in the past manager Jim Leyland has been known to overwork young pitchers and there could be some problems later in the year.
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Dealing To The Dish: National League: 7.19.06
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates
J. Jennings (6-7, 3.64) vs. Z. Duke (6-8, 5.15)
What happened to Zach Duke? Luckily he’s still young enough to turn it around in his career after being dubbed as a pitcher on the rise. However, will he be able to turn it around THIS season? I just don’t know, especially with today’s matchup against the hard-hitting Rockies. At least, they were hard-hitting last night.
Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins
R. Ortiz (6-8, 4.95) vs. A. Sánchez (2-0, 4.50)
Last time out, Anibal Sanchez matched up against the Rocket, Roger Clemens and won the duel. Certainly Sanchez can outpitch Ramon Ortiz. Sanchez is part of a young Florida staff that can be really good in the future. Florida is seven games out of the wild card (forget about the N.L. East) and conceivably make the playoffs through youthful exuberance. Although, Hanley Ramirez getting hurt last night could put a damper on that.
Philadelphia Phillies @ San Diego Padres
J. Lieber (3-7, 5.56) vs. M. Thompson (3-2, 4.30)
Jon Lieber could be on his way out and I’m sure he’d love to be in that situation. Rumored to be leaving Philly before the trade deadline, Lieber has been vocal and letting his thoughts be known about the clubhouse atmosphere and the organization and they weren’t kind words. The Phils need to win today’s game in order to break even on their West Coast trip.
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Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
Oakland Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles
B. Zito (9-6, 3.30) vs. K. Benson (9-8, 4.59)
With the trade deadline coming in less than two weeks, it’s still very possible that the Athletics may trade Barry Zito, despite being in first place in the A.L. West. Being an A’s admirer and member of Athletics Nation, I really hope they hold on to him at least until the end of the season (postseason?). Naturally, since Zito signed with Scott Boras, Zito is all but gone during the offseason, so enjoy the bender coming from the yellow and green uni while you can, folks.
Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox
M. Redman (6-4, 5.38) vs. J. Beckett (11-5, 5.12)
Wow. Is Josh Beckett really that bad? I mean, he’s won 11 games and that’s impressive, but look at the ERA. Thank goodness for the Red Sox offense. In any case, Beckett will need to pitch a lot better if the Red Sox hope to build a lead again because the New York Yankees are coming on.
Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees
G. Meche (9-4, 3.87) vs. R. Johnson (10-7, 5.06)
Once again, Melky Cabrera comes through for the Yanks hitting a game-winning homerun in the bottom of the 11th inning. It’s too bad that he’ll probably get traded, possibly to the Philadelphia Phillies for Bobby Abreu. When will the Yankees stop spending money the way they do and paying it to players on the decline of their careers, stellar or otherwise? Build the farm system back up, Steinbrenner. It worked for you in 1996 and then 1998-2000.
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Dealing To The Dish: National League 7.18.06
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
Colorado Rockies @ Pittsburgh Pirates
J. Francis (6-8, 4.15) vs. T. Gorzelanny (0-1, 7.00)
A couple of highly touted youngsters do battle for the title of “best highly touted youngster.” Okay, so sue me for not being able to get creative for a Rockies/Pirates matchup. But, c’mon, it’s the Rockies and the Pirates!
Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins
M. O’Connor (3-6, 4.32) vs. D. Willis (6-7, 3.80)
Dontrelle Willis used to be a hot name on the trading block, but since he’s turned it around after starting off very bad and helping in turning around the Marlins as well, Willis is off the market. Personally, I like the move as I think that with Willis, Josh Johnson, Scott Olsen, Anibal Sanchez, and Ricky Nolasco, the Marlins rotation is GOOD!
New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds
M. Pelfrey (1-0, 3.60) vs. E. Milton (6-4, 5.19)
Let’s see the Mets score 11 runs in an inning again! You know, playing at Great American Ballpark in Cincy, they just might be able to repeat the feat. Of course, the Reds themselves could do it as well.
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Dealing To The Dish: American League 7.18.06
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, MLB,
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigerrs
J. Garland (8-3, 5.37) vs. N. Robertson (8-5, 3.36)
This is a great matchup between the top two teams in baseball, who happen to be in the same division - the A.L. Central. The Sox got swept by the Yankees and must feel a bit dizzy from the knockout. Will the Tigers take advantage of that? We’ll see starting tonight.
Oakland Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles
E. Loaiza (3-5, 6.34) vs. R. Ortiz (0-1, 8.68)
Esteban Loaiza got paid a lot of money, well a lot for the typically economical Athletics, and he isn’t giving any sort of value back. Loaiza will never recapture what he was a few seasons ago.
Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox
B. Duckworth (1-2, 5.40) vs. J. Lester (4-0, 2.89)
The Royals gave the Red Sox a heart attack yesterday, just losing 5-4 with the Sox needing to go ahead late in the game. Heralded rookie, Jon Lester, will try to make it easier this time around.
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