Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
April 07, 2004
Games of the Day

The Tigers try to make it three in a row today against cross border rival Toronto. The send the youthful Jeremy Bonderman against the wiley Pat Hentgen. I keep hoping that Bonderman is going to turn out like Greg Maddux; a poor rookie season followed by brilliance. We may get a glimpse of that tonight.

The previously retired Roger Clemens makes his Houston debut tonight on ESPN2. He'll face Barry Bonds, who (if you didn't know) is one HR behind Willie Mays. I'm sure he'd like to get the traveling road show over. Keep an eye out to see how far inside Roger pitches Barry. Roger has walked Bonds three times in their three previous plate appearances.

Another veteran returns home in a fashion as Greg Maddux make his first start for the Cubs in over a decade as the Reds host Chicago. Maddux's W-L record with the Cubs 95-75, so he's just five wins away from 100 with two teams.

The Indians and Twins will try to play a nine inning game tonight. The Indians bullpen has been awful, posting a 7.50 ERA in 12 IP, including 7 walks.

Finally, Jeff Weaver moves from harsh lights of NY to the lush life of LA. He'll make his debut as the Dodgers #3 starter tonight against the Padres. Here's hoping that Dodger Stadium is kinder to him than the House that Ruth Built.


Posted by David Pinto at 01:19 PM | Games | TrackBack (0)
Comments

How many pitchers have won 100 with two teams?

Posted by: Troy at April 7, 2004 03:28 PM

really? bonds is only one behind Mays? Jeesh, you should tell ESPN, I'm not sure they know about it.(/sarcasm) I'm rooting for Maddux and even Weaver (although I want the Padres to win), but I have mixed feelings about Rocket.

Posted by: rob at April 7, 2004 04:49 PM

Clemens also hit Bonds in that game (6/9/2002).

Posted by: Brian at April 7, 2004 04:50 PM