http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?sport_id=1&date=2009-07-04&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Major League Baseball Daily Entries en-us New Hampshire's 1B Brian Dopirak is tearing up AA with a .320 average and 19 HRs over his 303 ABs. With the Jays lacking power, you would think they'd be all over him and would at least test him in AAA. But no, there he sits in AA, wasting his time and power. If the Jays are going to make a run at the playoffs this year, they need all the help they can get from their minors system. Dopirak would make an excellent DH and could get his chance if Rios is traded this season - where Lind would go ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936991&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 Dunedin's OF Moises Sierra returned from injury recently and is back to hitting the way we know he can. His line over the last 10 games is 37 ABs, 16 hits, for .432 AVG, with a HR, a 2B and a SB. He's now hitting .325 on the season and although his power has been minimal to what is expected, he should get a shot at AA soon enough. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936992&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 As has been covered in the media, the chances of the Jays trading Wells and eating salary is slim to nil, so really the only trading chip the Jays have at the moment is Alex Rios. So, how much would a team be willing to pay for a guy who has 9 HRs and 13 SBs with a .260 avg over 323 ABs? It depends on whether it's a 1 for 1 deal, 1 for 2-3 deal, or whether the Jays include any other players. The best match for the Jays - the Giants. The Jays could get a deal involving Alex Rios and... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936993&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 Selected in the 16th round of the 2006 draft, 24 year old RHP Chase Lirette played in the GCL for the Jays last season - after taking a year off due to injury - but did nothing to impress. This season is entirely different, as Chase has come on strong even if he is slightly older for LoA pitching and is showing why he may be able to make some headway. He has yet to allow more than 2 earned runs in 6 starts and has struck out 24 in 33 innings pitched while only walking 8. He is 3-0 with a 1.87... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936994&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 By Thom Henninger The Florida Marlins briefly pulled into a first-place tie with Philadelphia by virtue of their three-game sweep of Washington this week. The bullpen played a key role against the visiting Nationals, allowing just two runs in 9.1 innings. The relievers were especially critical in Wednesday’s 5-3 come-from-behind victory. Josh Johnson departed in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936989&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:14:01 Redding was racked, Livan was smashed, Santana was bombed, Nieve was…well he just wasn’t sharp, he didn’t get blown away. Now we have news that Oliver Perez will start Wednesday against the Dodgers. I guess Manuel wants to see what he has but his last start for Buffalo yesterday was not that good, still had walks, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936985&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:12:51 - Those guys who were umpiring in the stands at Yankee Stadium couldn’t have done any worse than what we have seen this year. - The Mets/Phils game is one of those games you kick out before 8:30 PM and find something more productive to do. - The Phil’s (Hughes and Coke) have really stabilized this bullpen. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936972&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:18:57 Why there will never be another Lou Gehrig - MLB - SI.com The Mets Police at www.metspolice.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936970&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:17:29 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Myrtle Beach, SC (July 3, 2009) – After falling in a one-sided game to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the first game of their four game series, The Salem Red Sox gave... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936966&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Eastlake, OH (July 3, 2009) – In their final game at Classic Park, the West Virginia Power put on a hitting display, using a six-run... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936967&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -WOODBRIDGE, Va- A day after the Frederick Keys held the P-Nats to just a single base hit, the home team was determined to not let history repeat itself on a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936968&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 Piece by piece the New York Yankees build a bridge back to the promised land. The heavy lifting was d... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936965&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:13:47 Durham 3, Charlotte 2. Jason Cromer pitched 6 innings and picked up his 2nd win, while Dale Thayer earned his 13th save…Reid Brignac was 2-4 with his 5th and 6th home runs. He drove in all 3 runs. Jacksonville 5, Montgomery 3. Jeremy Hellickson gave up 5 hits in 5 innings, but 2 were home runs [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936964&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:06:24 Carlos Torres, lone... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936962&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:02:57 It seems to me that July has brought some of the Reds’ most memorable moments in their history. This will be the first of a small series highlighting some memorable July moments. These memories are brought to you courtesy of a couple of books: “Day by Day in Reds History” by Floyd [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936961&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:02:31 On this day in Philadelphia Phillies baseball history, July 4, 1976, catcher Tim McCarver would pass Garry Maddox on the base paths to lose his grand slam home run. The Phillies would still defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at Three Rivers stadium. McCarver would be credited for three RBIs and a Run in the fiasco. “I [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936959&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:51 Draft gurus such as Mel Kiper and Todd McShay of ESPN seemingly each get to write about nine versions of mock drafts before the actual NFL draft takes place.  They take nine shots at it and they’re still never really close.  But I’ll just take one good shot at a mock All-Star draft and declare that [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936937&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:17:59 Rodrigo Lopez did something last nigh... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936922&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:05:55 OOooooOOOooooooo YEAH…………..Home cooking was tasting mighty good tonight my friends and the Giants were feasting early and often.....The Giants were not only hitting the snot out of the ball, they also seemed to get every bloops and break and call as sort of a karmic justice for everything that went wrong the last two days in St Louis……And everything was working……defense was solid, offense was mashing, and the out of nowhere Sadowski was dealing…….what a great turnaround fr... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936909&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:24:51 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936907&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:23:25 Instead of “Running Down a Dream,” today’s blog should be called “Running Down a Coach.” First of all, if you were to tell me I’d be cleaning horse stalls on this tour, I’d call you crazy. So guess what, for all you saying “I told you so,” you’re crazy. I cleaned horse stalls yesterday. I’m staying on a farm, in a little farm house, on 153 acres, and I’ve got a cat pawing a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936889&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:21:28 These prospects have moved up in our composite rankings recently: Justin Smoak (#19)... Tim Alderson (#50)... Kyle Blanks (#71)... Antonio Bastardo (#103)... Tanner Scheppers (#120)... Sergio Romo (#122)... Randy Wells (#160)... Mike Carp (#194)... See our detailed prospect rankings for more info. (7/4/2009) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936884&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:01 These prospects have moved down in our composite rankings recently: Pedro Alvarez (#26)... See our detailed prospect rankings for more info. (7/4/2009) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936885&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:01 Comedian Lenny Clarke made yet another appearance on the NESN airwaves during last night’s Boston Red Sox game and was once again hilarious. Unfortunately, he might not be invited back as the Seattle Mariners were able to score 3 runs to come back from a 2-1 deficit. (Please open the article to see the flash file [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936874&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:13:52 In two weeks of watching Florida baseball, there is much to be excited about when it comes to baseball down here. The Marlins and the Bay Rays are both exciting young teams. The Bay Rays are probably more talented from top to bottom in their lineup and bench, but the Marlins seem to have better pitching. But watching both the Marlins and the Bay Rays are two different experiences.Neither team http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936873&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:06:34 photo Cobb Tea Party, Marietta, Georgia, July 3, 2009. From The Constitutional Ala... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936872&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:05:22 1961 At Metropolitan Stadium, on the first Fourth of July in Minnesota with major league baseball, the Twins swept a pair from the White Sox, winning the opener 6-4 when Julio Becquer hit a ninth-inning grand slam as a pinch hitter. Cal McLish shut out the Twins in Game 2 until the eighth inning when [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936869&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:02:10 Yes, it's @RaysJoeMaddon, and in a medium that has been overrun by celebrity imposters, you can rest assured it's actually him. "It's real," Maddon said. Marc Lancaster gets to the bottom of the Maddon twitter account. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936868&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:01:47 Not a good day for highlights on the Giants' farm.  Maybe they were taking a holiday.  The best highlight from the top three affiliates is (a) Sharlon Schoop having three hits, albeit all singles.  Augusta had more highlight-worthy performances with (b,c) Charlie Culberson and James Simmons each having three hits, with Culberson also having a walk and Simmons' having his 2nd HR.  Also f... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936867&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:01:45 Bill Plunkett informs us that Howie, or Howard, Kendrick is returning to the Angels. Sean Rodriguez was sent back down to make room, and playing time apparently is to come at Erick Aybar's expense, as Izturis will move to short. "No word yet on how this move will affect those godawful Howard’s commercials." A-freaking-men, Bill. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936864&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:00:17 Oh, how I yelled fury at Ervin Santana in the first couple of innings of this game; his command was absolute garbage, and he was giving up longballs like batting practice. But by the time the game was over, I had an entirely different view of things. What else were the Angels gonna do? Matt Palmer was the obvious other choice, but he had been hammered in his last http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936865&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:00:17 (Chicago, IL) - Last week will forever been known as the week that so many celebrities passed away. Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and Billy Mays all left us. And no one is hurting more than Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley. Bradley had a difficult week, getting into a fiery argument with manager Lou Piniella, [...] Read the rest of the story at the Cubs Brickyard - www.thecubsbrickyard.com - and check out our Cubs message board at www.thecubsbrickyard/sonsofivy.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936860&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:13:49 Quite a bit I guess -more losing, more managerial ineffectiveness, and a ranyban. Between working long hours and a computer that seems to decide when it wants to cooperate I haven't had the chance to post or really keep up that much with my favorite team. I also got a new toy that seems to be monopolizin... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936859&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:13:36