Monday, September 11, 2006 |
Pickoff Moves
Today's Birthdays
Marlan Coughtry LAA b. 1934, played 1962
Con Daily BRO b. 1864, played 1891-1895, d. 1928-06-14
Jackie Hernandez CAL b. 1940, played 1965-1966 When do you hear about catchers converted to shortstop? Hernandez was one, and with Pittsburgh, part of the first all-black lineup to start a major league game, on September 1, 1971, the year the Pirates went all the way; other players on that game included Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, as well as multi-year All-Stars Al Oliver, Dave Cash, Manny Sanguillen, and Bob Veale.
Frank Kitson BRO b. 1869, played 1900-1902, d. 1930-04-14. Briefly, the best left-hander on the Brooklyn staff; switched leagues in 1903, and that times age and overuse caught up to him.
Eddie Miksis BRO b. 1926, played 1944, 1946-1951, d. 2005-04-08. Just 17 when he came up during the war, Miksis was a utility infielder used to spell Jackie Robinson and Billy Cox on days off.
Eduardo Perez CAL b. 1969, played 1993-1995. Son of seven-time All Star and Hall of Famer Tony Perez, he maybe provides a data point in the idea that bloodlines mean nothing in baseball. A first-round pick in the 1991 draft, 17th overall; in the 16th pick, Shawn Green. Thereafter, not a whole lot, though the Dodgers did manage to get Todd Hollandsworth, a Rookie of the Year winner in 1996. It was a thin draft.
Don Slaught CAL b. 1958, played 1996
Sapphire Bullets Of Pure Love
- The Salt Lake Tribune has a wrap article on the Angels' AAA franchise in their first year using the Bees' moniker. Clip:
"In the second half of the season, I had a couple of rough outings," Moseley said. "The season wears on you. To have a winning season is a lot more fun. I'm enjoying it."
- J.A. Adande thinks things are looking better for the Dodgers than the Angels, even though the Angels have won more games; you can thank the still-weak NL West for that.
- With yesterday's save, Francisco Rodriguez is the youngest pitcher to record 100 saves.
- Mike Napoli set a franchise record for home runs by a rookie catcher, with his 15th yesterday.
- Now that the Bees have been eliminated in the PCL postseason, the Angels will call up Dallas McPherson, Kendry Morales, Tommy Murphy, Dustin Moseley and Greg Jones for today's game.
- Chad Billingsley will return to the Dodgers' rotation on Saturday against the Padres.
The Mitzvah Project
Al Yellon mentions the Mitzvah Project, a young lady raising money for charity by selling baseball-related items, one of which is a Shawn Green autographed baseball.
: 9/11/2006 09:18:00 AM : 9/11/2006 04:00:00 PM : 9/11/2006 09:33:00 PMSeriously though, we know you hate McCourt, but his money has put two "playoff-worthy" teams on the field in his three years of ownership. He may be insecure, insincere, and even incontinent, but his teams have been better than the others they play against. I don't hear that many Yankee fans trying to run George out of town.
As for the getting squished by the Cards? Don't bet on it. At the rate they're losing pitchers, the Dodgers will be playing against the Cardinals AA staff. Plus, there's no Odalis Perez this time.
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