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*2009 All Star Game Wrap-up*
The American League All-Star Team remained undefeated for the 13th consecutive year, defeating the National League 4-3 Wednesday night.
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Yankee Game (7/12/09)
The Yankees followed their sweep of the Twins, with another sweep…but this time, it was the Angels doing the sweeping. The Yankees lost their 3rd game in a row yesterday, resulting in a sweep by the Angels. New York had plenty of opportunities to score against the Halos by loading the bases twice, but couldn’t capitalize, losing 5-4.
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*UPDATE-Carlos Pena added to All Star Roster, HomeRun Derby*
It was just announced today that Carlos Pena of the Tampa Bay Rays was added to the AL All Star Roster, filling in for Boston’s Dustin Pedroia. Pedroia is going to miss the Mid-Summer Classic and choose to stay home with his wife Kelli, who is due to give birth to their first child. I’m actually glad to see that Pena was added to the roster because how can you lead the league and homeruns(24) and not make it? Pena will also be the 8th player, that was unknown until today, to participate in the HomeRun Derby. I guess I have to update my most recent post about my predictions for the HomeRun Derby…
*The New York Yankees Get Graded*
Well, its that time in the season where the first half seemed to have flown by. Many teams have shown that they are contenders, early, and are winning their way to the top of their division. Unfortunately, the Yankees are second in their division, but are 1st in the Wild Card. Anyways, before I start grading the Yankees on their performance during the first half of the season, I would like to update you on the standings.
East | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
Boston | 53 | 34 | .609 | – | |||||||
New York | 51 | 36 | .586 | 2.0 | |||||||
Tampa Bay | 48 | 40 | .545 | 5.5 | |||||||
Toronto | 44 | 45 | .494 | 10.0 | |||||||
Baltimore | 39 | 48 | .448 | 14.0 |
Central | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
Detroit | 47 | 39 | .547 | – | |||||||
Chicago | 45 | 42 | .517 | 2.5 | |||||||
Minnesota | 44 | 44 | .500 | 4.0 | |||||||
Kansas City | 37 | 50 | .425 | 10.5 | |||||||
Cleveland | 35 | 53 | .398 | 13.0 |
West | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
Los Angeles | 48 | 37 | .565 | – | |||||||
Texas | 48 | 38 | .558 | 0.5 | |||||||
Seattle | 45 | 42 | .517 | 4.0 | |||||||
Oakland | 36 | 49 | .424 | 12.0 |
East | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
Philadelphia | 47 | 38 | .553 | – | |||||||
Florida | 45 | 44 | .506 | 4.0 | |||||||
Atlanta | 43 | 44 | .494 | 5.0 | |||||||
New York | 41 | 45 | .477 | 6.5 | |||||||
Washington | 26 | 60 | .302 | 21.5 |
Central | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
St. Louis | 48 | 41 | .539 | – | |||||||
Milwaukee | 45 | 42 | .517 | 2.0 | |||||||
Chicago | 42 | 42 | .500 | 3.5 | |||||||
Houston | 43 | 44 | .494 | 4.0 | |||||||
Cincinnati | 42 | 44 | .488 | 4.5 | |||||||
Pittsburgh | 38 | 49 | .437 | 9.0 |
West | W | L | PCT | GB | |||||||
Los Angeles | 55 | 32 | .632 | – | |||||||
San Francisco | 49 | 38 | .563 | 6.0 | |||||||
Colorado | 46 | 41 | .529 | 9.0 | |||||||
Arizona | 38 | 50 | .432 | 17.5 | |||||||
San Diego | 35 | 52 | .402 | 20.0 |
Burnett and Pettitte) and leads the starting rotation in ERA with 3.70. He has also pitched 2 complete games through the first half of the season, and is the only Yankees pitcher to do so, so far. He has 89 strikeouts while only walking 41. If he can keep up the good work, he could be in line for between 15-20 wins.
Yankee Game (7/11/09)
Well, the Yankees suffered another disappointing loss to the Angels tonight, putting them in a position to drop 2 games back from the Red Sox. The Yankees were able to belt out 5 homeruns, but still loss to the Angels 14-8. Once again, the Yankees pitching struggled today giving up 16 hits and 14 runs.
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I will be answering questions from the fans…
Hey everyone,
Teixeira, Jeter, and Rivera will represent Yanks in 2009 All Star Game
Arod and Weather: Heating Up!
Well, Summer is here and in full gear as the 2009 All Star Game gets ready for it’s 80th Anniversary, in 10 days. Baseball is approaching the halfway mark in the season with the Red Sox leading the AL East, the Tigers with the AL Central, and the Angels and Rangers battling it out for control of the AL West. As for the NL, the Phillies hold a one game lead over the Marlins for the NL East, the Cardinals are also hanging onto a one game lead for the NL Central, and the Dodgers (with the best record in baseball 51-29) are dominating the NL West. But one future Hall of Famer (debateable) can’t wait for Summer to roll around.
Alex Rodriguez was in one of the worst slumps of his career batting just .213 in 40 games played. Alex had just 9 homeruns, 28 RBIs, 18 runs scored, and 30 walks. Things weren’t looking too good for the New York Yankees clean up hitter. As a result, manager Joe Girardi decided to give Arod a rest and bench him, back-to-back games, against the Marlins in Miami. “It’s not easy, I can tell you that, but it is important,” Girardi said “It is hard not having his bat in the lineup.”
However, once the weather started to heat up, Arod followed suit. Between June 23rd and July 3rd (Yesterday) Alex has been batting .377 (boosting his AVG to .237) with 5 homeruns, 14 RBIs, 9 runs, and 12 walks. It seems as though Alex has been seeing the ball better and has found his swing. “It feels pretty good,” Rodriguez said. “I like when I hit the ball to right-center and hit the ball in the air. The key for me is to try to stay aggressive.”
Hopefully Alex can stay hot for the remainder of the season and help the Yankees sneak past the Red Sox to regain their place at the top of the AL East Division.
Last 10 Games (Alex Rodriguez)
DATE | Game ID | OPP | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | H_A |
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@ATL |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.207 |
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@ATL |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.210 |
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@ATL |
5 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.223 |
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@NYM |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.227 |
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@NYM |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.227 |
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@NYM |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.232 |
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SEA |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.233 |
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SEA |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.239 |
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SEA |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.235 |
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TOR |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.237 |
Alex Rodriguez 2009 Season Stats
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G | AB | R | H | TB | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | IBB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | GO/AO |
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SEASON | 50 | 169 | 27 | 40 | 88 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 42 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 0 | .237 | .400 | .521 | .921 | 1.24 |
My Version of the 2009 All Star Roster
Of course, many people have their own opinion of who should be on the 2009 All Star roster. And of those many people, I too have my opinion. I have made these decisions based upon talent, skill, most deserving, and my personal preference. I’m not saying this should be the starting roster of the 2009 All Star Game, but it is who I’d like to see on the roster. I would appreciate it if know one would comment on “why this guy over this guy” or “you call that guy deserving?” It’s just my opinion. It also doesn’t mean that these are the people that I voted for.