Monday, May 01, 2006 |
Pickoff Moves
Today's Birthdays
Bob Allietta CAL b. 1952, played 1975
Phil Hiatt LAN b. 1969, played 2001
Von Joshua LAN b. 1948, played 1969-1979. Not really, and this points out a flaw in my birthday code; it doesn't pick up discontinuities in a player's time with a club. He was really with the Dodgers from 1969-1974 and again in 1979.
Jose Lind CAL b. 1964, played 1995
Steve Lubratich CAL b. 1955, played 1981-1983
Rudy Meoli CAL b. 1951, played 1971-1975
Charlie O'Brien ANA b. 1960, played 1998-1999
Ray Searage LAN b. 1955, played 1989-1990
Felix Torres LAA b. 1932, played 1962-1964
Angels To Ask MLB About "Well-Documented" White Sox Enmity
The Angels have asked the commissioner's office to investigate charges that there is a "well-documented" problem between Los Angeles of Anaheim and the White Sox.After the Chicago White Sox catcher was hit on the leg by the Angels' Kelvim Escobar on Saturday, plate umpire Paul Nauert issued a warning to both teams. When the Angels protested, Scioscia said Nauert told him the umpires had "well-documented" information about "the problems with Pierzynski and your team."Also in the Times.Escobar and Pierzynski were involved in two controversial plays in last year's American League Championship Series. Scioscia said there were no lingering animosities, and Escobar said he was not throwing at Pierzynski.
Roster Notes
- Chris Bootcheck will be used in the bullpen.
- Grady Little, on how long a rope Lance Carter has:
"I can't answer that question. We are looking for spots for him, but those spots are becoming harder to find."
Jeez, you'd think a five-run lead would be enough... - The A's have not decided who will take Rich Harden's start against the Angels on Tuesday, but leading the pack is Brad Halsey.
- Huston Street still isn't available, but did throw off a bullpen mound on Sunday; he is expected to be ready for the series with the Angels.
- Esteban Loaiza may not make his next turn in the rotation.
- Milton Bradley's sprained knee has turned into a hip problem that he developed during batting practice on Sunday. He missed his fourth consecutive game Sunday.
- Felix Hernandez may be tipping his pitches; he got shelled again this weekend.
You'd think that if he had the capability of becoming a major-league caliber starter, he'd be one already. But there are quite a few guys who can do quite well once or even twice through the lineup, but can't make that third swing. Maybe Bootcheck is one of them.
: 5/01/2006 10:09:00 AMFirst I heard of this kid was this spring when some coach said that this kid had the best stuff for a youngster that he had seen in 35 years.
Obviously, if he is tipping off his pitches, his great stuff is contributing to lots of hard hits contributing to many runs. Great stuff becomes very hittable stuff when you know which type of pitch to look for.
Shouldn't the catcher have also noted any tells that the batters have found? Or was it pitch stealing, or his stuff just ain't that great?
The 1951 were also famous for supposidly stealing signs at the Polo Grounds. Anyone else have a sign stealing story to tell?
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