And a Happy Birthday to Killer.Twins win, Twins win!
Another stellar day at the plate as they win 1-0.
Despite not always having the contestants I want or expect to see I love the HR derby. When the ASG comes to Target Field I will be doing whatever I can to at least go to that one event.MLB <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110630&content_id=21223802&vkey=allstar2011">announces new Home Run Derby process</a>. Two captains (Prince Fielder and David Ortiz) were named, and they select 3 players each - not necessarily all stars. In addition to crowning the Derby champ, the winning league gets a donation to a charity of their choice.
I like all the festivites and the HR Derby more than the actual game. All Star selection show is on Sunday on TBS.
By filing for bankruptcy earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers and embattled owner Frank McCourt hoped to take the first step toward keeping the franchise out of Major League Baseball’s control.
Days later, a number of part-time employees at Dodger Stadium went unpaid when their checks from the organization bounced.
The Dodgers said the checks bounced because the team’s account was frozen for 48 hours, and not because the team could not cover the expenses. Team spokesman Josh Rawitzh said those paychecks were reiussed Wednesday.
Count this minor glitch as the latest infraction in a series of major missteps by the Dodgers in the McCourt era.
Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness took the trouble to list the “collected sins” committed under McCourt’s watch.
Those included:
#20 - Asked for nearly $500k per month in spousal support, including flowers, hair and makeup, free tickets to all NL games, and access to a private jet.
#42 - Announced sham divores settlement that was not only untenable because it depended entirely on Selig’s unlikely approval of Fox deal, but confirmed that $173.5m would actually go for personal use.
And first and foremost...
#1 - Purchased Dodgers almost entirely on debt.
You guys have been talking about xFIP for three pages. You're all dorks and no one cares about what you have to say.![]()
My Mid-season awards
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NL:
MVP - Ryan Braun
really? why Braun instead of Fielder? Both are having great years, but I've seen people mention Fielder a lot more.
Braun adds the speed element (I believe he has over 15 steals). I think that sometimes is underrated in MVP balloting.
1.5 games...Time to stock up on canned goods and head for the bomb shelter. The Pirates are .5 out of first.![]()
1.5 games...
Jose Bautista says you need to have your head examined.My Mid-season awards
AL:
MVP - Adrian Gonzalez
CY Young - Justin Verlander
Rookie - Michael Pineda
Mananger - Joe Girardi
NL:
MVP - Ryan Braun
CY Young - Roy Halladay
Rookie - Freddie Freeman
Manager - Clint Hurdle