Despite having an emergency appendectomy Wednesday morning and expectations that he'd miss five games, Adam Dunn was hopeful that he'd be able to play in the home opener for the White Sox.
"I'm really disappointed that I'm not playing in this game today," Dunn said, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. "I know it probably doesn't mean a lot, just another game to a lot of people, but home openers are really special -- especially when it's your first one. I definitely wanted to be out there and it's not going to work."
Dunn also said, "... I feel like when I swing, my belly button is going to go shooting at the pitcher. That's a bad visual. Seriously. That's what it feels like."
With a 13-strikeout performance from Edwin Jackson today, the White Sox beat the Rays, who are now 0-6 on the season. Although they didn't need Dunn tonight, he is hopeful that he'll be able to play on Friday.
Since 2004, Dunn has hit 38-plus home runs every year and has driven in 100-plus runs every year except 2006 (92 runs batted in).
Through four games this season, Dunn has one home run and five runs batted in.
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Showing posts with label Edwin Jackson. Show all posts
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Edwin Jackson: 2-0 and 20 K's in two starts this year
With today's victory over the Rays, White Sox starter Edwin Jackson allowed only one run while striking out 13 batters as he improved to 2-0 on the season.
The Rays have lost all six of their games and scored a league-low eight runs to start the season.
Jackson, who is owned in 58 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has struck out 20 batters in only 14 innings and has an ERA of 1.93 in his two starts.
In his 13 starts since being traded from Arizona to Chicago, Jackson has struck out 97 batters in 89 innings.
The Rays have lost all six of their games and scored a league-low eight runs to start the season.
Jackson, who is owned in 58 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has struck out 20 batters in only 14 innings and has an ERA of 1.93 in his two starts.
In his 13 starts since being traded from Arizona to Chicago, Jackson has struck out 97 batters in 89 innings.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday Night Links
Cleveland's Grady Sizemore was a scratch from Sunday's game with back stiffness. And he might miss Monday's home opener.
Indians prospect Carlos Santana hit his fourth home run for Triple-A Columbus already.
To make room for Gil Meche's return, the Royals have sent Mike Aviles down to Triple-A Omaha.
Phillies ace Roy Halladay threw his first N.L. complete game as the Astros dropped to 0-6, which is their worst start since 1983.
The Mets called up Raul Valdes to fill in for Sean Green, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list (DL).
It doesn't look like Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler will return from the DL before the Red Sox series that begins on April 20th.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about today's performance, “We appeared unprepared. And I have to take responsibility for that.”
Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez says of the team's defense, "We need to tighten up."
Boston's Mike Lowell is considering retirement when his three-year contract expires at the end of the season.
"I have a really good friendship with Mark McGwire. I'm proud of him," Bonds said Sunday, per the Associated Press. "We've had a great relationship throughout our entire lives and throughout our career. I'm proud of what he did. I'm happy for him."
Pittsburgh manager John Russell moved Garrett Jones to the cleanup spot while moving Lastings Milledge to third (from fifth).
In today's fourth inning against the Diamondbacks, the Pirates tied a franchise record by allowing 13 runs.
Part of the 13-run outburst came from pitcher Edwin Jackson's first career home run.
Through two starts, Tigers ace Justin Verlander has an ERA of 9.00.
The earliest return (barring setbacks) for Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly is April 24th, per Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
John Hester will back up D'Backs catcher Chris Snyder, who will replace the injured Miguel Montero.
In his pro debut for Triple-A Louisville, Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit triple digits on the radar gun three times.
The Angels lead the majors in home runs allowed so far this season.
Shameless plug(s) of the day: Check out my latest post at The Daily Blitz and my latest post at FootBaltimore.com.
Indians prospect Carlos Santana hit his fourth home run for Triple-A Columbus already.
To make room for Gil Meche's return, the Royals have sent Mike Aviles down to Triple-A Omaha.
Phillies ace Roy Halladay threw his first N.L. complete game as the Astros dropped to 0-6, which is their worst start since 1983.
The Mets called up Raul Valdes to fill in for Sean Green, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list (DL).
It doesn't look like Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler will return from the DL before the Red Sox series that begins on April 20th.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about today's performance, “We appeared unprepared. And I have to take responsibility for that.”
Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez says of the team's defense, "We need to tighten up."
Boston's Mike Lowell is considering retirement when his three-year contract expires at the end of the season.
"I have a really good friendship with Mark McGwire. I'm proud of him," Bonds said Sunday, per the Associated Press. "We've had a great relationship throughout our entire lives and throughout our career. I'm proud of what he did. I'm happy for him."
Pittsburgh manager John Russell moved Garrett Jones to the cleanup spot while moving Lastings Milledge to third (from fifth).
In today's fourth inning against the Diamondbacks, the Pirates tied a franchise record by allowing 13 runs.
Part of the 13-run outburst came from pitcher Edwin Jackson's first career home run.
Through two starts, Tigers ace Justin Verlander has an ERA of 9.00.
The earliest return (barring setbacks) for Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly is April 24th, per Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
John Hester will back up D'Backs catcher Chris Snyder, who will replace the injured Miguel Montero.
In his pro debut for Triple-A Louisville, Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit triple digits on the radar gun three times.
The Angels lead the majors in home runs allowed so far this season.
Shameless plug(s) of the day: Check out my latest post at The Daily Blitz and my latest post at FootBaltimore.com.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mid-season Awards: A.L. Cy Young
There is a lot of baseball left to be played this year - roughly, half the season.
That being said, I made my pick a couple of weeks ago for N.L. Cy Young based on all the games played (pitched) up to that point. While I may or may not change my choice (see who here), I'm back at it to pick his A.L. counterpart.
Later this weekend, I will pick my Mid-Season A.L. MVP as well. (Click here to see my N.L. MVP.)
Drum roll please ...
A.L. Cy Young: Zack Grienke, Royals - Grienke got the season off to a perfect start with 38 scoreless innings to begin the season. Although Grienke has hit a bit of a rough patch (losing three of last five decisions), he still leads the majors in ERA (2.00) and is one of only five 10-game winners in baseball.
He has five complete games, which also leads the majors. He is second in the American League in strikeouts (120).
The Royals recent slide has knocked them 11 games out of first in the A.L. Central and has put them 13 games under .500. In the games Grienke (10-4) doesn't get the decision, the Royals are 23-42.
Runner-up: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays - It doesn't get much better than Halladay. He began the season with 13 straight starts of 7 innings or more. In addition, Halladay has thrown three complete games trailing only Grienke.
He's one of only five pitchers to win 10 games on the season. He's third in the A.L. in ERA (2.56) and has given up the fewest walks (14) of pitchers who have thrown 100+ innings. Grienke is the only other player with fewer than 20 walks (19)and 100 innings pitched.
Honorable Mention: Edwin Jackson, Felix Hernandez, Mark Buehrle, Justin Verlander, Matt Garza, Nick Blackburn (MIN), Jered Weaver, Kevin Millwood, Josh Beckett
Check back later this weekend for my A.L. Mid-Season MVP
That being said, I made my pick a couple of weeks ago for N.L. Cy Young based on all the games played (pitched) up to that point. While I may or may not change my choice (see who here), I'm back at it to pick his A.L. counterpart.
Later this weekend, I will pick my Mid-Season A.L. MVP as well. (Click here to see my N.L. MVP.)
Drum roll please ...
A.L. Cy Young: Zack Grienke, Royals - Grienke got the season off to a perfect start with 38 scoreless innings to begin the season. Although Grienke has hit a bit of a rough patch (losing three of last five decisions), he still leads the majors in ERA (2.00) and is one of only five 10-game winners in baseball.
He has five complete games, which also leads the majors. He is second in the American League in strikeouts (120).
The Royals recent slide has knocked them 11 games out of first in the A.L. Central and has put them 13 games under .500. In the games Grienke (10-4) doesn't get the decision, the Royals are 23-42.
Runner-up: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays - It doesn't get much better than Halladay. He began the season with 13 straight starts of 7 innings or more. In addition, Halladay has thrown three complete games trailing only Grienke.
He's one of only five pitchers to win 10 games on the season. He's third in the A.L. in ERA (2.56) and has given up the fewest walks (14) of pitchers who have thrown 100+ innings. Grienke is the only other player with fewer than 20 walks (19)and 100 innings pitched.
Honorable Mention: Edwin Jackson, Felix Hernandez, Mark Buehrle, Justin Verlander, Matt Garza, Nick Blackburn (MIN), Jered Weaver, Kevin Millwood, Josh Beckett
Check back later this weekend for my A.L. Mid-Season MVP
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