Spring Training Blog: March 10“0 Comments”

admin | 10:19 pm | March 10, 2010 | Spring Training Blog, 2010

Joba got roughed up in his third inning of work today, yielding 6 ER. Girardi isn’t concerned — yet.
Jeff Larish had two more hits for the Tigers and played 3B today. We’ll see how long he can keep this up.
Ryan Raburn may not have a position, but don’t let that bother you. Neither did Ben Zobrist. Raburn was 2 - 3 with a HR and a walk today. On a related note, Scott Sizemore was hitless in three at bats with 2Ks. today.
I don’t know what to make of Jose Batista. He finished last season very strong and has started off the spring on fire. Another HR and 2B gives him 3 HR and 6 RBI so far…and a 0.643 batting average.
Pat Burrell added another hitless game today and is now down to 0.077. He has no leash left.
Playing 1B, Eric Chavez had two HRs today. I know it won’t last, but it is good to see.
Mike Aviles played today, but it was 2B. He had two hits.

Spring Training Blog: March 9“0 Comments”

admin | 11:37 pm | March 9, 2010 | Spring Training Blog, 2010

Josh Reddick had another strong game for the Red Sox and is up to 0.471 on the Spring. Barring injury, I just don’t see a place for him on the 25-man roster.
Don Kelly is off to a fast start for the Tigers after his 3 - 4 today. He played 3B and Inge is still not back, so you never know.
Ah…Nick Johnson. Takes some games off because he’s injured, but then comes back and hits two home runs. Only certain types of owners can roster Nick Johnson.
Danny Valencia hit the go ahead HR today for the Twins. He is a long shot to make the team, but games like today help.
Mark Kotsay stole his second base of the spring today. Ozzie said his team will run more this year…
Aaron Laffey went 2 IP today and gave up just one hit. He is competing for a rotation spot with Cleveland.
Cahill had a poor start today for the A’s going 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER and 1 BB.

admin | 10:32 pm | March 8, 2010 | Spring Training Blog, 2010

Scott Sizemore is down to 0.182 after an 0-2 today. He was batting 9th.
Dontrelle Willis only allowed 1 walk and 0 hits in 2 IP.
Brian Matusz with 6 Ks today in 2 2/3 IP.
While it highly unlikely that someone other than Joba or Hughes will be the 5th starter for the Yankees, Aceves did go 4 innings today and allowed 0 hits and 0 walks.
Pat Burrell is 1 - 10 this spring and might likely have to fight Hank Blalock for at bats at DH (if/when he signs).
Joey Gathright batted lead off and was 0 - 2 with a walk for the Jays.
Teagarden was 0 - 2 today in his battle with Salty for the catcher spot in Texas.
Michael Brantley was 3 - 4 today out of the leadoff spot for the Indians.
Kyle Farnsworth got roughed up today, giving up 6 hits and 3 BB. Yikes.
Chris Getz is 0 -9 this spring after another hitless game. He did play SS though and so with Callaspo at 2B this allowed Josh Fields to play 3B (and he hit a HR).
Doug Fister was a longer shot to make the rotation in Seattle. Today didn’t help as he gave up 2 hits, 2 BB and 3 runs in 2 IP. Meanwhile Ryan Feierabend started his spring with 2 hitless innings. He’s a very long shot to make the rotation coming off elbow surgery that saw him miss all of 2009.
Adam Moore was 3 - 3 today for the Mariners.

admin | 10:04 pm | March 7, 2010 | Spring Roto Questions (2010)

Clay Buchholz got roughed up today. He’s competing for a rotation spot in Boston.
Boof Bonser is looking for a middle relief spot for the Red Sox. He went 2 IP today with 1 hit and 3 Ks. He’s not without talent so keep an eye on him.
Austin Jackson was on base two times in three plate appearances today.
Jeremy Bonderman gave up 6 ER in less than an IP today.
Randy Ruiz is on fire. He hit a GS today while playing first base.
With Joe Nathan back getting tests, it is time to pay attention to the late-inning relief for the Twins. Matt Guerrier, Pat Neshek and Jon Rauch all pitched well today for Minnesota.