http://www.baseballmusings.com/ click here.]]> en-us Copyright 2002-2008 David Pinto pinto@baseballmusings.com Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:50:58 -0500 http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027645.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:50:58 -0500 I'm sitting on Fairfield Beach thinking about live blogging the fireworks. I don't know how interesting it would be to write Oohh, Aahh time after time.... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027644.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:38:48 -0500 The Daily News is having lots of fun with the A-Rod/Madonna story, but I thought this quote from the comments was priceless. Maybe she could use the kabbullsh1tt on him to hit with runners in scoring position... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027643.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:17:41 -0500 Jeff Francoeur returned to the minor leagues after being booed by Braves fans: Francoeur was booed at home Thursday night when he went 0-for-4. He hit .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month. "It seems I... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027642.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:49:46 -0500 On the 25th anniversary of Dave Righetti's no hitter, the Red Sox visit New York for another July 4th battle. Josh Beckett takes the mound for the Red Sox. He's only allowed one home run in his last five starts,... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027641.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:25:31 -0500 Johnny CuetoPhoto: Icon SMI Johnny Cueto pitched seven strong innings as the Reds defeated the Nationals 5-3 Thursday night. It was his fourth good outing in a row. Unlike earlier in the season, Cueto seems to be able to... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027640.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:37:22 -0500 Joe Buck on the popularity of baseball versus football: Joe Buck was discussing baseball on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show this week, specifically comparing it with the NFL and talking about how pro football's popularity is partially tied into how... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027639.php "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:47:15 -0500 The Day by Day Database is up to date. Happy Independence Day to all my US readers! I hope you enjoy the day with family and friends.... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027638.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:34:46 -0500 Justin Duchscherer keeps improving his Cy Young chances, giving up two runs over seven innings as the Athletics down the White Sox 3-2. Chicago got to him early with a lead-off homer by Wise and another run in the first,... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027637.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:39:04 -0500 Garrett Olson joined a very small group of pitchers tonight. He allowed a home run to Tony Pena. Shawn Chacon, Jose Contreras and Jamie Moyer accomplished the feat in the past. Since the start of the 2006 season, Pena has... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027636.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:12:16 -0500 Hank Steinbrenner's rant lasted just one game, as Jon Lester shuts down the Yankees as the Red Sox take the game 7-0. It's Lester's second shutout of the season, the other coming on his no-hitter. The Red Sox lefty, however,... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027635.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:55:47 -0500 The one part of Tim Lincecum's game that needs improvement is his control. He's pitched a few games this year where it's been very good, walking one with high strikeouts. This afternoon, he went seven innings against the Cubs, walking... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027634.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:40:32 -0500 For the third time this season, Cole Hamels reached the 120 pitch mark. He came within one out of a shutout, but a double by McCann after Chipper Jones doubled leading off the inning meant no shutout and no complete... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027633.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:50:03 -0500 The Diamondbacks offense saved their best for last. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the ninth, the DBacks send seven batters to the plate against three Brewers pitchers. All seven reach base, the last being Connor Jackson who follows a... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027632.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:19:48 -0500 A small home run controversy in Arizona. Mike Cameron hits a ball over the fence down the leftfield line. The leftfielder and the DBacks bullpen points foul. The umpire called it fair. The replay showed the ball was in front... ]]> http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027631.php "Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:14 -0500 The Dodgers win again, taking down Houston 5-2. The young hitters played well. Ethier and Loney homered, and DeWitt drove in two. Loney hit for a high average in June, but hit only one home run. Los Angeles could use... ]]>