Miscellaneous Ramblings
The bad news is there were two games postponed Thursday due to the weather. The good news is that Kim didn't have to start one of those games. Dohmann, Speier and Kim have been given their share of chances out of the pen this season. We know what happened to Dohmann and Speier, so don't be surprised if something similar happens to Kim. If Denny Stark shows any signs of effectiveness at CS, I suspect a move will be made shortly. I haven't read anything about this possibility, but I'd bet money that the Rockies are hoping Stark can take a spot in the pen.
Many thanks to the Kansas City Royals. If it weren't for you the Rox would be the laughing stock of MLB.
A week and a half ago I first mentioned Helton's slow start, but this is getting ridiculous. PW has started to pick up the pace, so now Helton needs to get going. As I also mentioned in an earlier post, Helton does typically start the season slow, but this year is completely uncharacteristic of Helton. He is currently fifth on the team in rbi and has a slugging percentage under .400. That's right, even Aaron Miles has a slugging percentage higher than Helton right now. I can only wonder if the early steroid issue and now the trade rumors have served as a distraction to him. Knowing Helton, this is driving him nuts.
Javier Lopez, the second casualty of the bullpen problems, was recently called up by the Diamondbacks and earned a save in one of his first appearances. Figures!!
The homerun swing will eventually come for Holliday. In the meantime, his ability to line the ball into the gap is impressive. He has already equaled his 2004 total for triples and is second behind Barmes in total bases.
I have a new poll on the website regarding the All-Star game. Please vote.
There is an update to the draft worksheet on the website. Vernand Morency, a 1998 pick by the Rox, was drafted by Houston in the 3rd round of the NFL draft.
I have added a few items to the "season snapshot". Please let me know if there are additional items you might like to see.
The Rox are in LA for three starting tonight. Jennings vs. Perez starting at 8:40.
Many thanks to the Kansas City Royals. If it weren't for you the Rox would be the laughing stock of MLB.
A week and a half ago I first mentioned Helton's slow start, but this is getting ridiculous. PW has started to pick up the pace, so now Helton needs to get going. As I also mentioned in an earlier post, Helton does typically start the season slow, but this year is completely uncharacteristic of Helton. He is currently fifth on the team in rbi and has a slugging percentage under .400. That's right, even Aaron Miles has a slugging percentage higher than Helton right now. I can only wonder if the early steroid issue and now the trade rumors have served as a distraction to him. Knowing Helton, this is driving him nuts.
Javier Lopez, the second casualty of the bullpen problems, was recently called up by the Diamondbacks and earned a save in one of his first appearances. Figures!!
The homerun swing will eventually come for Holliday. In the meantime, his ability to line the ball into the gap is impressive. He has already equaled his 2004 total for triples and is second behind Barmes in total bases.
I have a new poll on the website regarding the All-Star game. Please vote.
There is an update to the draft worksheet on the website. Vernand Morency, a 1998 pick by the Rox, was drafted by Houston in the 3rd round of the NFL draft.
I have added a few items to the "season snapshot". Please let me know if there are additional items you might like to see.
The Rox are in LA for three starting tonight. Jennings vs. Perez starting at 8:40.
posted by Todd Nikkel | 8:30 AM
<< Home