Tigers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. My photo montage of big fat CC Sebathia. A-Rod fielding down at third base. Teixeira holding Brandon Inge on at first as big fat CC gets his signs.

Grandma for most of the All-Star game. A friend periodically updated me with the score, but other than that I. Was pretty much in the dark until I picked it up in the 8. Twitter in my next post; I am amazed at how MLB put it to such good use during.

Rob, thoughts and observations on the black and orange. Guthrie Becomes A Lightning Rod. This may be a rhetorical question, but why has Jeremy Guthrie became the focal point of all the frustration and angst Oriole fans have been feeling so far this season? Just the mention of his name elicits howls of despair and angry demands that the team rid themselves of the likes of him. People seem to forget that in 2007 and 2008 Guthrie was clearly the best starter in the Orioles rotat.

And of course, when do I decide to start writing stuff again? Apparently, the Yankees were last year. The only player that really might hurt was Austin Jackson, a 22 year old outfielder who looks promising as a solid average hitter.

Many of us have been working out since November and before the long season begins you always have those two months at Spring Training. The city of Atlanta has been fun.

More than any other American sport, baseball creates the magnetic, addictive illusion that it can almost be understood. Though it may pain the brain to relive the memory, bear with me for a sec for a quick look back to last year in Yankee Universe. The beginning of August of just last season, a look at the AL East. Standings would blow your mind. 3rd place had been graced by the. Fast forward to present day.

When you are on the field, all you think about is playing hard, doing your best and trying to win. That is the main focus. But I know in this game there is more to it. This time of year, the season is almost over, and people are now being voted on for awards. As someone from the Dominican Republic, the name Clemente is very special. To be considered for his award is one of the best honors of my career and my life. He was a hero on the field and off the field.

I have been mulling a move from MLBlogs for some time, but have been reluctant to actually do it. Well, yesterday I finally got the push I needed.

Looking on the Bright Side. Commit your way to the LORD;. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,. The justice of your cause like the noonday. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;. Do not fret when men succeed in their. When they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;. For evil men will be cut off,.

RSBS Post Number 1,597. Two Hall of Fame interviews. And now, 1,597 posts. Over the last five years, we have enjoyed all of the benefits of writing a hit MLBlog. Jeff got to interview Ken Griffey, Sr. And his boyhood idol, Ozzie Smith. He also went to the 2009 All Star Game.