Below are the 9 most recent journal entries recorded in dodgersbradley's LiveJournal:

Monday, January 29th, 2007
6:54 pm	Bill Richardson Hopes to Make the Draft... This Time For nearly four decades, Governor Bill Richardson claimed that he was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics baseball team... He wasn't. Today Draft Dodger Richardson announced he will run for president. Governor Richardson even included this tall tale in his campaign literature when he ran for Congress: In early 1999, nearly 2,000 convention guests in San Antonio watched Richardson accept the highest individual honor the National Collegiate Athletic Association bestows. The Theodore Roosevelt Award goes to a former college athlete who has distinguished himself in public service. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first winner of the "Teddy," as it's called, in 1967. Gerald Ford won it in 1975, George H.W. Bush in 1986 and Ronald Reagan in 1990. Rocco J. Carzo, then Tufts director of athletics, nominated Richardson. In his nomination letter, Carzo wrote this of Richardson's baseball prowess: "A right-hander, he was drafted by the Kansas City A's in 1966 before attending Tufts, but passed on turning pro. He was drafted again by Los Angeles in 1968, but knew his arm wouldn't hold up as a professional.'" Carzo, now the Tufts Athletic Director Emeritus, said the information "might have come from him (Richardson)." ...The Athletics, now the Oakland Athletics, is the team most often mentioned as having drafted Richardson. But published Richardson "draft" references also mention the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles. The Journal could find no record that any team drafted Richardson. On the bio sheet Richardson completed for Tufts in his junior year, he penciled words "Drafted by Kansas City (1966), LA (1968)." For someone to say that they did not know if they were drafted or not, is like someone not knowing if they were offered a job or not. It's highly unlikely. If he were in the private sector he would have likely lost his position. But he's not and instead he is running for US president as a democrat. Today Richardson entered the democratic fold of nominees for president. Captain's Quarters mentions the Wen Ho Lee scandal but still thinks that Richardson has much more credibility than Hillary, Obama, and Edwards. We'll see. Kokonut Pundit disagrees. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006
5:41 pm	Red Sox Misconduct? This from the New York Times' Red Sox hater Murray Chass, and then a comment...... Talk of Misconduct Is Swirling Around Red Sox By MURRAY CHASS Published: December 8, 2006 "The Boston Red Sox might think of the Yankees as the Evil Empire, but other people in baseball now seem to view the Red Sox as a team that feels it can operate outside the rules. According to executives of several clubs, the Red Sox were a hot topic of private conversation at the general managers’ meeting last month and at the winter meetings this week. Several officials who work for Major League Baseball said there appeared to be good reason for the talk. Many of those interviewed did not want to be quoted by name because of what they viewed as the sensitivity of talking critically about another team’s conduct. Exhibit A for the disgruntled is Boston’s signing of J. D. Drew, who walked away from the final three years of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a move that his agent, Scott Boras, said was aboveboard and precipitated by the marketplace. The signing of Drew could lead to an investigation by the commissioner’s office into possible tampering by the Red Sox; one baseball official said the commissioner’s office would vigorously investigate the matter if it received a complaint, but added that no complaint has been forthcoming. One general manager said that many people at the general managers’ meeting, after hearing that Drew would sign with Boston, urged the Dodgers to file a tampering charge. “We haven’t reached a decision yet,” Ned Colletti, the Dodgers’ general manager, said by telephone yesterday before leaving the winter meetings in Orlando, Fla." Peter here. There seems to me to be no way to prove anything one way or another without a complete investigation. Was Drew informed of the Red Sox interest shortly before the winter meetings, and did this information cause him to legally back out of his remaining years with the Dodgers? That is the question. And if that's the case, that is wrong. The Red Sox should not go unpunished. But I want proof....100% proof before rumors and inuendos run rampant. Theo...play clean! Unlike Larry Lucchino, I TRUST you. (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
1:17 pm	Mr. & Mrs. Robinson Nats320 As critical as I have been of the game decisions by Manager Frank Robinson, today was a sad day for Our Washington Nationals. Frank was dismissed, officially, by Team President, Stan Kasten and Vice-President, General Manager, Jim Bowden. No word given on whether Frank will even be involved with the team, in a meaningful way, in the near future. Everyone had seen this coming for some time, yet on this day, I feel very sad for the man that, truly is, THE FACE OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. Involved in Major League Baseball since 1956, Robinson was first a young star player, with the Cincinnati Reds, where he won the Rookie of the Year award in 1956, then the MVP of the National League in 1961. Unceremoniously traded to the Baltimore Orioles after the 1965 season, he led Baltimore to 2 World Series Championships, becoming the first player in baseball history to win the MVP award in both leagues--1966 and becoming, in that year, one of only 14 players to ever achieve THE TRIPLE CROWN--leading his league in Batting Average, Home Runs and Runs Batted In. As his playing career wound down, he, eventually, played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels, and, finished his playing career as the very first, African-American Manager of the Cleveland Indians. A very proud man, Frank would manage 16 years with 4 different franchises. Not only the Indians, but the San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles and finally, the Montreal Expos--transferring with the team to the Nation's Capital, Washington DC in 2005, when the Nationals were born. Except for his expected trade from Baltimore to Los Angeles after the 1971 season, Robinson has never been given his just due for the professional and classy efforts he has brought to the ballpark, each and everyday. Even the Orioles, the team he is most associated with, and led to its GREATEST GLORY, shoved this man out the door, sadly, from his front office position, by the, universally, hated Peter Angelos in 1998. Eventually, Frank would land in the Commissioner's Office of Major League Baseball, in charge of discipline when players, managers and coaches were involved with on and off field altercations. That's where he was in 2002, when Bud Selig and the MLB Owners took over the operations of the moribund and dying, Montreal Expos. Thought to only be a caretaker Manager while baseball shutdown the franchise after that season, Frank would continue in Montreal for 3 more years, as Selig, under heavy pressure and many lawsuits, was unable to contract Montreal and the Minnesota Twins. Robinson relishing the job, enjoying the opportunity, to once again, be actively involved in the game he loves. With no money and limited resources, Frank able to keep the Expos in Wild Card Contention in 2002 and 2003, THE DARLINGS OF BASEBALL at the time. Still, no one in Canada seemed to really care about the Expos. Finally, after so much upheaval, the Expos moved to Washington in 2005, and still under MLB control, Frank remained as manager. The Nationals soaring to first place, unexpectedly, going 50-31 through the All Star break that first season. Playoff hopes rose to unrealistic proportions by their new found fan base in DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland. The Nats tanking badly in the second half, finishing at an even 81-81, injuries and limited quality players finally extinguishing the flame on a FANTASY SEASON!! Again, after performing an admirable job, Robinson was left on the ropes, all winter long, while baseball dickered and delayed the sale of the Washington Nationals. Frank, eventually being told, yeah, you can come back for 2006, but only under our terms. The Terms of Jim Bowden. Frank reluctantly agreed. Then, Jimbo left Robinson out to dry. MLB wouldn't allow the team to sign any decent free agents. Baseball wanting to make as much money as possible on the Nats. Bowden would give up all the pitching depth, in an effort to build his own fantasy team. And, more importantly, Jimbo taking away the one player, Frank LOVED THE MOST--and the fans too--JAMEY CARROLL. The 2006 began, and was over by the end of April. Injuries killing what pitching depth was left, the team getting off to an 8-17 start by the end of that first month, and never recovering. When the MLB finally transferred the team to THE LERNER GROUP in July, Jim Bowden, all of a sudden, changed mantra, talking about building with youth, as per Stan Kasten, not his fantasy players. Once again, Frank was the perceived fall guy, for not being able to win with what he was given. It was unfair, and a blatant blow by Jimbo to move blame away from himself. Frank left on the ropes, again unceremoniously, until being told, two days ago, of managements decision to move in another direction. And, today, The Nationals making it official in a 4:15PM press conference. A press conference that was more like a funeral. A funeral that our Nationals played in tonight as if they were the mourned. No life, in a 13-0 shellacing at RFK Stadium in Washington. For many in attendance, it was their chance to show appreciation for what Frank has really meant to the infant years of THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. You can criticize his managing, as I have done on countless occasions, but you can't take away his devotion and well meaning. Frank LOVED THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. They were his baby, and he truly wanted to see them make it to the PROMISED LAND. When tonight's game got out of hand early, the only proper thing to do was for the fans attending to honor Frank, in whatever way they could. Throughout the night, there were various "We Love Frank!!" Cheers, "FRANK, FRANK, FRANK". In the bottom of the 8th, I walked down to talk to my good friend, Hugh, also known as "CHICKEN MAN", constantly waving his beheaded rubber chicken during Nats rallies. Hugh had come with two terrific banners. "DC LOVES FRANK!" and "FEARLESS LEADER". As Hugh and I chatted about Frank, I noticed that Frank's wife, Barbara, and his daughter, Nichelle, were sitting just to my right, in the front row, behind the 3rd base dugout. As anyone that might have read my earlier blogs would know, I had met them on more than one occasion. Barbara and Nichelle, huge fans of Section 320. Frank knowing all about us. I reached out, chatting to them. They were pleased to see me. I told Mrs. Robinson what a class act her husband really is and how so many will miss him. But, more importantly, I wish someone, anyone, would allow the man to move on with his dignity. No team in baseball he had ever been involved with, had done so. Barbara responding, "We'll be alright, back in Los Angeles." But, her eyes glossy, NIchelle on the verge of tears. I felt so bad, and I apologized for making the night that much harder. Mrs. R saying: "No, that's really fine, we know how much, not only you, but so many others love him. That's good enough for us." But you could tell, it wasn't. Hugh and I started to chant: "WE LOVE FRANK" over and over, standing and waving Chicken Man's well made sign. The Lower Bowl of RFK began to follow, eventually, most of the stadium. Frank turning to us, pointing. Thanking us, waving to the crowd, tears in his eyes. As the game continued, no one paid attention to it. Hugh and I then displaying his "FEARLESS LEADER" sign--as the crowd continued to yell "FRANK, FRANK, FRANK". Number 20 again, turning to us, patting his heart, pointing to both of us, truly thankful for the thought, all through watery eyes. MRS. R, crying her eyes out in her seat, consoled by her daughter. It was a poignant moment. The crowd continuing to roar for THE FACE OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. As the game thankfully ended, Frank would step out of the dugout, onto the field, wave, smiling, grateful for his unexpected moment of gratitude. He would thank everyone, waving around the stadium from the top of the dugout, then bowed his head, sadly stepping down into the home team dugout, something he will do, only one more time in team history, tomorrow. Mrs R and NIchelle thanked Hugh and I for everything we had started. Asking us whether we would be there for the finale. "We wouldn't miss it, for the world!!" including a Redskins' game. The Robinson's then escorted out by security. With that, Hugh and I hugged, and I thanked him for letting me be apart of this impromptu celebration of a great man--Frank Robinson. (Comment on this)
Friday, August 18th, 2006
11:43 am	The All-80's Team - NL First Basemen Astroturf, powder blue uniforms, wearing batting helmets in the field to protect your jheri curl, hitting 25 homers and being considered a legitimate slugger, big-league hair, that horrible gum from packs of baseball cards.... who doesn't love baseball from the 80's? Over the next several weeks I will be looking at the best players of the decade as we assemble the TMS All-80's Team. We will start with the National League and then we'll tackle the American. To meet the criteria a player will have to have played in at least 4 seasons in the 1980's and they must have played the bulk of their games at a certain position during that time to qualify there. Included will be a poll on the left sidebar, so our faithful readers can weigh in on this great debate. But remember, we're focusing on a player's contributions in just the 1980's. What they did in the decades before and/or after are not being considered in this. Last week we tackled the NL catchers. Gary Carter won the online poll and has been named the starting NL catcher to the TMS All-80's Team. NATIONAL LEAGUE FIRST BASE Bill Buckner Chicago Cubs (1980-84) Nickname: Billy Buck All-Star: 1981 NL Leader: 1980 AVG (.324), 1981 Doubles (35), 1983 Doubles (38) Notes: Most people only remember Buckner for that one unfortunate play (nevermind Bob Stanley with help from Calvin Schiraldi blew the lead prior to that and the Sox still managed to lose Game 7 even after that). What some people have forgotten is that Buckner was a gritty hard-nosed player that was pretty damn good back in his heyday with the Dodgers and Cubs. Billy Buck put up some solid numbers on the Northside in the early 80's. Buckner also had a first ballot moustache for the Baseball Hair Hall of Fame. Jack Clark San Francisco Giants (1980-84), St. Louis Cardinals (1985-87), San Diego Padres (1989) Nickname: Jack the Ripper All-Star: 1985, 1987 Silver Sluggers: 1985, 1987 Postseason: 1985 WS, 1987 NLCS NL Leader: 1987 OBP (.459), 1987 SLG (.597), 1987 BB (136), 1989 BB (132) Notes: Battling injuries his entire career, Jack Clark still put together some impressive numbers at the plate and had two huge seasons in St. Louis. Jack is an avid drag racing fan and also is the career home run leader among players with a unibrow. Will Clark San Francisco Giants (1986-89) Nickname: The Thrill All-Star: 1988-89 Silver Sluggers: 1989 Awards: NLCS MVP (1989) Postseason: 1987 NLCS, 1989 WS NL Leader: 1988 BB (100), 1988 RBI (109), 1989 Runs (104) Notes: In the late 80's, Will's career took off in a hurry. In 1989 Will pounded the Cubs in the NLCS, winning MVP of that series. He then faced an Oakland team whose slugging duo of Canseco and McGwire were no match for him. It was as if their home runs were aided by some sort of performance enhancer. But what was it? Glenn Davis Houston Astros (1984-89) All-Star: 1986, 1989 Silver Sluggers: 1986 Postseason: 1986 NLCS Notes: Remember Glenn Davis? No? Yeah you do. Reach back into the recesses of your brain when you collected baseball cards. Glenn was the only guy that could be considered a slugging threat in Houston for the latter part of the decade. Andres Galarraga Montreal Expos (1985-89) Nickname: Big Cat All-Star: 1988 Gold Gloves: 1989 Silver Sluggers: 1988 NL Leader: 1988 Hits (184), 1988 Doubles (42) Notes: Before his homer-crushing days in Colorado, Andres was a young phenom up in Quebec. Equally solid with his glove as he was at the plate, Galarraga won a Gold Glove in 1989. Nicknamed Big Cat for his amazing quickness covering first base despite his large frame. Steve Garvey Los Angeles Dodgers (1980-82), San Diego Padres (1983-87) All-Star: 1980-81, 1984-85 Awards: Roberto Clemente Award (1981), Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1984), NLCS MVP (1984) Postseason: 1981 WS, 1984 WS NL Leader: 1980 Hits (200) Notes: While his prime was in the decade before, Garvey still had some great seasons in the '80s. After he retired, Steve pursued acting and has been seen in such memorable straight-to-video favorites as Sandlot 2 and Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero. Keith Hernandez St. Louis Cardinals (1980-83), New York Mets (1983-89) Nickname: Mex All-Star: 1980, 1984, 1986-87 Gold Gloves: 1980-88 Silver Sluggers: 1980, 1984 Postseason: 1982 WS, 1986 WS, 1988 NLCS NL Leader: 1980 Runs (111), 1980 OBP (.408) Notes: What didn't Keith do in the 80's? He won a slew of Gold Gloves. He won a World Series with two different teams, and he introduced young phenoms Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden to the joys of alcohol and cocaine. In 1987 he was wrongfully accused of spitting on Kramer and Newman (turns out it was Roger McDowell hiding in the bushes). Keith also loves all you gals out there, just stay out of the dugout. Pete Rose Philadelphia Phillies (1980-83), Montreal Expos (1984), Cincinnati Reds (1984-86) Nickname: Charlie Hustle All-Star: 1980-82, 1985 Silver Sluggers: 1981 Postseason: 1980 WS, 1981 NLDS, 1983 NLCS Notes: Despite the humiliating end for him in the latter part of the decade, the early 80's were quite good to Pete. A World Series ring with the Phillies in 1980, eclipsing the all-time hits record, and being a part of 4 All-Star teams is enough to give Charlie Hustle a mention here. Pete was also the last player-manager in the majors. Be sure and vote for your choice of NL First Basemen for the TMS All-80's Team. Check out the poll in the left sidebar. (Comment on this)
Friday, August 11th, 2006
11:03 am	Fantasy Roster Rundown -- Alberta Mariners, June 30th As promised earlier, here's the start of updated roster moves on the team. The Yahoo Public teams I leave fairly constant, so there won't be many ch-ch-ch-changes... those that are changes are highlighted in red. Batters:Catcher: Jason Varitek, Boston Red SoxFirst Base: Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs Justin Morneau, Minnesota TwinsSecond Base: Richie Weeks, Milwaukee BrewersThird Base: Rich Aurilia, Cincinatti Reds Garret Atkins, Colorado RockiesShortshop: Rafael Furcal, Los Angeles DodgersOutfield: Willy Taveras, Houston Astros Austin Kearns, Cincinatti Reds Jeff Francoeur, Atlanta Braves Jason Bay, Pittsburg Pirates Dmitri Young, Detroit Tigers Aaron Rowand, Philadelphia Phillies Pitchers:Starters: Brett Myers, Philadelphia Phillies† Jason Marquis, St. Louis Cardinals Felix Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners Bronson Arroyo, Cincinatti Reds Rich Harden, Oakland AthleticsRelievers: Fransisco Rodríguez, Los Angeles Angels Scot Sheilds, Los Angeles Angels Oscar Villarreal, Atlanta Braves Eric Gagne, Los Angeles Dodgers † This position is obviously going to be filled with a new pitcher, in light of the fact that Myers has been removed from professional baseball as a result of a minor wife-assaulting incident. A waiver request for Jamie Moyer is pending until July 3rd(!!!) (Comment on this)
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
6:02 pm	Oddball Dodger Memorabilia I just downloaded a handful of new pics in my photo album of some unusual and oddball Dodger items in my collection. The history of these items are foreign to me so if you happen to know anything about the year made, etc. please let me know. The item on the top is a vintage, probably c. 1949-1950, Brooklyn Dodgers vanity traveling case. It is a commemorative piece celebrating the 1949 National League Division Championship and belonged, at one time, to a person with the initials of A. D. It comes almost complete with a comb, 3 carrying cases, mirror, comb and nail file. The red book probably dates from the 1960's - 1970's and is a Los Angeles Dodgers address book. It is unused and unmarked. The burgundy colored case is a vintage and unused gin rummy card case with the Long Island Boosters stamped on the cover. (Comment on this)
Monday, July 31st, 2006
10:01 pm	Daily News Digest: Sports News Daily News Alert a {text-decoration:underline;} Yahoo! Alerts Yahoo! News - My Alerts - Edit Alert Saturday, July 22, 2006 06:00 AM PDT Today's Sports News: Young comes back from DL with 2 hits Maine may end Minaya's pitching quest Another amazing shot for Tiger at a major Landis favored to take Tour de France lead Bonds avoids indictment, then injures knee Faulk to miss season with knee surgery Court rules in MJ's favor in legal battle Cards beat Dodgers for 7th straight time Rapids earn tie with Chivas USA Oilers re-sign coach and CEO for 4 years Duke names new lacrosse coach Serena reaches semifinals at Women's Open Hjertstedt shining again at B.C. Open Young comes back from DL with 2 hits Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:49 am PDT AP - Dmitri Young said the Detroit Tigers stood behind him during recent tough times. He rewarded them for their loyalty. Playing in his first game since leaving the team May 22 to enter a rehab clinic for what he described as drug and alcohol problems, Young had two singles — including the go-ahead hit — in a 7-4 home victory over Oakland on Friday night. </b>Full Story</b> Top Maine may end Minaya's pitching quest Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:25 am PDT AP - New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya's search to acquire pitching before the trade deadline might have ended after John Maine's stellar performance. Maine, who was a last-minute fill-in, pitched a four-hitter, shutting out the Houston Astros 7-0 at Shea Stadium on Friday night. </b>Full Story</b> Top Another amazing shot for Tiger at a major Sat, 22 Jul 2006 04:29 am PDT AP - There was that remarkable chip at the Masters, when the ball curled down a treacherous ridge, hung on the lip of the cup for two full seconds, and finally tumbled in. Until now, that was probably the most memorable shot of Tiger Woods' brilliant career. Well, it's got some competition. </b>Full Story</b> Top Landis favored to take Tour de France lead Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:44 am PDT AP - Riders began Saturday's Tour de France time trial, a potentially decisive stage that could determine the winner of this year's unpredictable race. </b>Full Story</b> Top Bonds avoids indictment, then injures knee Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:27 am PDT AP - Barry Bonds received a temporary reprieve from his legal troubles only to find himself injured again on the field. </b>Full Story</b> Top Faulk to miss season with knee surgery Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:11 pm PDT AP - St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk will have major reconstructive knee surgery and miss the 2006 season, a blow that could spell the end of his career. </b>Full Story</b> Top Court rules in MJ's favor in legal battle Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:04 pm PDT AP - A judge ruled Friday for Michael Jordan in a legal battle between the former NBA star and a woman who claimed Jordan reneged on a promise to pay her $5 million in hush money when she claimed she was pregnant with his child. </b>Full Story</b> Top Cards beat Dodgers for 7th straight time Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:43 am PDT AP - If Jeff Suppan pitched like this the entire first half, maybe he would have started the All-Star game instead of Brad Penny. Suppan scattered five hits over seven innings, Chris Duncan homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Penny for the second time in six days with a 3-0 victory over the stumbling Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. </b>Full Story</b> Top Rapids earn tie with Chivas USA Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:15 pm PDT AP - Jacob Peterson scored in the 93rd minute to give the Colorado Rapids a 3-3 tie with CD Chivas USA in wet conditions Thursday night. </b>Full Story</b> Top Oilers re-sign coach and CEO for 4 years Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:04 am PDT AP - The Edmonton Oilers gave coach Craig MacTavish and president Patrick LaForge four-year contract extensions on Thursday. </b>Full Story</b> Top Duke names new lacrosse coach Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:46 pm PDT AP - As the father of a Duke lacrosse player, John Danowski read every headline about the allegations of rape that ended the Blue Devils' season, forced their coach to resign and led to the indictment of three of his son's teammates. </b>Full Story</b> Top Serena reaches semifinals at Women's Open Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:40 am PDT AP - Serena Williams reached the semifinals for the first time in more than a year, beating Amy Frazier 6-2, 6-2 on Friday night to advance in the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open. </b>Full Story</b> Top Hjertstedt shining again at B.C. Open Fri, 21 Jul 2006 03:38 pm PDT AP - Gabriel Hjertstedt captured the B.C. Open nine years ago to become the first Swede to win on the PGA Tour. Now, he's positioned for a repeat performance. </b>Full Story</b> Top You received this email because you subscribed to Yahoo! Alerts. Use this link to unsubscribe from this alert. To change your communications preferences for other Yahoo! business lines, please visit your Marketing Preferences. To learn more about Yahoo!'s use of personal information, including the use of web beacons in HTML-based email, please read our Privacy Policy. Yahoo! is located at 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. (Comment on this)
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
4:53 pm	Dodgers / Devil Rays Trade Minor trade today: LOS ANGELES (AP ... Dodgers / Devil Rays Trade Minor trade today: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded pitcher Mark Hendrickson and catcher Toby Hall to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for pitcher Jae Seo, minor league catcher Dioner Navarro and a player to be named.I think this is a good move by both teams. The Dodgers have a real shot at the playoffs but are real weak at catcher and the back of the starting rotation. Hall is an upgrade at catcher (40-yr old Sandy Alomar was the starter) and Hendrickson is a big upgrade over Seo (the 2006 version of seo at least). It should be noted that Hendrickson was leading the AL in road ERA this season with a 2.20 mark. The Devil Rays save about $2 million in 2006 salary - probably weren't going to be able to re-sign either Hall or Hendrickson and they get a young highly thought of catcher and a starter who was pretty good last year for the Mets. They save on salary this year and next. If Navarro turns out to be a stud or if Seo regains his 2005 form - its a bonus. (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 27th, 2006
10:52 am	MLB: White Sox Edge A's By VOA Sports 23 May 2006 Baseball's Frank Thomas celebrated the return to his former home field in Chicago Monday with two home runs, but his new team, the Oakland Athletics, lost to the major-league world champions. The White Sox beat the A's, 5-4, on a bunt single in the 10th inning by Pablo Ozuna. Despite the win, Chicago still has only the second-best record in the American League this year, with the season about one-quarter complete. The Detroit Tigers have the best winning percentage in the majors (30-14 - .682); they kept their one-game lead over the White Sox in the A.L. Central by shutting out the Kansas City Royals, 8-0. Boston, Seattle and Toronto were the other A.L. winners. In the National League, Florida, Arizona, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston came out on top in their contests Monday. The Florida Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs in Miami, 9-1, snapping a seven-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks, playing at home in Phoenix, put down the Pittsburgh Pirates, who now have a 4-20 record on the road; the Pirates loaded the bases with nobody out in the ninth, but only runner reached home, sealing the 4-3 final score. In San Diego, Padres' pitcher Jake Peavy set a club record with 16 strikeouts over seven innings but gave up a homer that cost him a 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies, 6-1, on the coast; in the first major-league game featuring two Korean-born starting pitchers, the Dodgers' Jae Seo beat his former high-school team-mate, Byung-Hyun Kim. The Houston Astros clubbed the Nationals in Washington, 10-3. And Barry Bonds once again failed to hit his 715th home run, but his San Francisco Giants thumped the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-2. In the latest chapter of the Yankees' perennial rivalry with the Red Sox, the New Yorkers came up short in Boston. Curt Schilling pitched eight strong innings in a 9-5 win, which put the Sox two and a half games ahead of the Yankees in the A.L. East. The Seattle Mariners won their fourth in a row at home, 8-6, over the Baltimore Orioles - now losers in nine straight on the road. And in Toronto, the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 6-4. This story originally ran at VOANews.com This story was originally posted here. (Comment on this)