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      MLB Daily Six Pack of Observations 4/7

      April 7, 2009 /

      1. Sabathia, Teixeira choke on applesauce in debuts
      The Yankees’ two big offseason free agent signings got off to rough starts yesterday as CC Sabathia allowed six runs on eight hits in just 4.1 innings of work and Mark Teixeira went 0-4 in NY’s 10-5 loss to the O’s. Sabathia didn’t strike out one batter as his control looked completely out of whack and Teixeira left five men on base. Who knew spending gobs of money doesn’t guarantee initial success?

      2. Tony Clark and Felipe Lopez: The New Bash Brothers
      Clark and Lopez each went deep yesterday…twice. What’s amazing about the feat (besides the fact that Tony Clark and Felipe Lopez each hit two home runs in the same game) is that they were the first pair of switch-hitting teammates to homer from both sides of the plate in a game since Jorge Posada and Bernie Williams did if ro the Yankees on April 23, 2000. The D’Backs edged NL West rival Colorado 8-7.

      3. Looks like Hanley Ramirez will be okay in the three-hole
      Generally a leadoff hitter in previous seasons, the Marlins moved shortstop Hanley Ramirez into the three-hole this year and he responded on Opening Day by hitting his first career grand slam in the Fish’s 12-6 victory over the Nats. Ramirez also had an RBI double and walked. I know it was only the first game of 162, but Ramirez looked awfully comfortable at the plate.

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      Fantasy Baseball, MLB

      Top 9 Reasons to go to Opening Day

      April 6, 2009 /

      THE LOVE OF SPORTS compiled a list of nine reasons to go to Opening Day and here is their top 5:

      5. Be with 40,000 other screaming baseball lovers, some hysterically drunk
      Nothing says baseball more clearly than when the fan next to me starts singing a slurred, mangled version of “Take My Ballgame Out to Me” … in the fourth inning.

      4. If the game is rained/snowed out, I can get a ticket for a more meaningful, late-season game
      This only works about 25% of the time, since it presumes I can convince a ticket agent that not only will this be my only chance to use my rain check, but also that I can’t make it through the long Chicago winter without going to at least one baseball game.

      3. Early season games practically guarantee the beer will be cold
      In fact, it’s so cold that sometimes I wish my beer were hot chocolate.

      2. Renew my love for outdoor food
      I’ve come to realize why I only think about getting a nachos machine in April, just before I realize I have way too many hot dogs in my freezer.

      1. Show everyone at work how “indispensable” I am
      This hope is always dashed the next day when I ask “So, did anything exciting happen yesterday?” and the response is “Oh, you weren’t here?”

      There are few things in sports that are more exciting than Opening Day. Granted, Mother Nature looks like she’s going to be an absolute bitch this year, because games are being canceled already (it’s actually snowing in Chicago). But hey, with the NCAA National Championship Game on tonight and baseball being played somewhere today, it’s a good day to be alive…

      MLB

      A-Rod to be back by April?

      April 6, 2009 /

      Yankees’ third basemen Alex Rodriguez was able to take a couple of light swings on Sunday for the first time since his hip surgery and is now eyeing an April return to the lineup.

      Alex RodriguezThe Yankees believe A-Rod could be back in their lineup in mid-May. When Rodriguez initially elected to have surgery, his return was projected in 6-9 weeks, meaning he could also be back as soon as late April. Long said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Rodriguez returned at the end of April or early May.

      Long said he planned to see Rodriguez in Tampa when the Yankees are in St. Petersburg, April13-15, to play the Rays. At that point, A-Rod likely will be doing his rehab workouts at the Yanks’ minor-league complex near Steinbrenner Field, the Daily News reported.

      All HGH jokes/allegations aside, A-Rod has always been a fast healer so this news shouldn’t surprise anyone. But the Yankees should still be cautious with his return. You don’t want to rush him onto the field only to have him suffer a setback and have to return to the DL.

      Also, the sooner he comes back, the sooner the media frenzy starts again in terms of his performance-enhancing drug use. And allegations will certainly fly about his quick recovery from hip surgery if he does come back as early as April.

      Fantasy Baseball, MLB

      Take me out to the……office?

      April 5, 2009 /

      Baseball season kicks off tonight with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies officially getting the 2009 party started, and with a full slate of games scheduled for opening Monday tomorrow. But if we’re not going to opening day in our hometown, most of us are working, and many of you (not me, thankfully) have to wear a suit and tie to work. But rest assured, The Tie Bar has delivered a line of baseball ties that are snappy enough for you to wear to work, and still at the $15 price tag of their other lines of ties.

      “The Tie Bar shares its love for baseball with the rest of the country,” says CEO and Designer Greg Shugar. “We’ve designed great looking baseball themed ties for only $15 each, so that everyone can share in the spirit of the season.”

      The only drawback? These ties are baseball themed, with little batters in baseball uniforms as the design, and they come in four colors, claiming that you can match the color to your favorite team. The problem is, not every team boasts green, red, blue or gold as its primary color. Team logos would be way cool, but I’m guessing there is a hefty licensing price tag to do something like that. So for you guys who just enjoy the game and are fired up about opening day, or about baseball season in general, go check these ties out at www.TheTieBar.com

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, Happy Hour, MLB

      Mets sign Gary Sheffield

      April 4, 2009 /

      The Mets have signed free agent outfielder Gary Sheffield according to SI.com’s Jon Heyman.

      It is presumed that the Mets will pay him the pro-rated portion of the $400,000 minimum. The Tigers are obligated to pick up the rest of Sheffield’s $14 million salary.

      “Gary gives us another element in the lineup and he gives us a different intensity, just because of the competitive guy that he is,” Mets GM Omar Minaya said.

      Sheffield chose the Mets over the Phillies and Reds because he believes he’ll get more playing time in New York.

      “The Mets told him, ‘You deliver, and you’ll play,’ ” a person close to Sheffield said.

      Though Mets people have said no promises have been made.

      Sheffield should be on a short leash. He’s expected to be a right-handed bat off the bench and maybe get some time in right field but the moment he starts bitching about his playing time Omar Minaya should end the experiment.

      The added pop to the lineup will be nice for the Mets, but they don’t need anyone getting in the way of the development of youngsters Daniel Murphy or Ryan Church.

      Fantasy Baseball, MLB

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