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Thursday, February 22
Piazza Gets Prepped For DH Role
by
Regis C.
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 09:12 PM EST
In an article for MLB.com, Mychael Urban discusses Mike Piazza's new duty as a full-time DH for the Oakland A's.
Piazza as quoted by Urban: "It's not a completely foreign thing to me, because I've been doing a
little bit of it every year since 1997, with Interleague Play, but it is a challenge, and I'm looking forward to the challenge. Just
like last year with the Padres, who gave me the opportunity to prove
myself after a couple of rough years with injuries with the Mets." 
Rotation in Cards for Looper?
by
Regis C.
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 08:16 PM EST
 The Associated Press is reporting that former Mets "closer", Braden Looper might have a shot at making the Cardinals rotation.The AP notes: At 32, Looper has never pitched more than three innings in a single outing in his major league career. "I've always kind of wanted to do it," Looper said. "I've never told
anybody that. There was talk about it when I was with the Marlins one
year but we needed a closer. People are sitting back saying, 'This is a
gimmick.' For me that's fuel for the fire. I want to prove everybody
wrong if they don't think I can do it." Sweet, another reason the Cardinals won't repeat in 2007.
Gyroball Mystery Solved
by
Regis C.
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 11:59 AM EST
In an article for Yahoo! Sports, Jeff Passan breaks down the mystery of Dice-K's gyroball.
Passan writes: "Kazushi Tezuka conceded that if the gyroball is anything, it's closest to a slider – and that, he said, is what makes it so special." "If thrown correctly, Tezuka said, the two-seam gyroball should look to a batter like a slider and act like a fastball. That is why, as described in the title of the book he and Himeno wrote, it is a "miracle pitch." "Pedro Martinez thought he was throwing fastballs during his prime as well, Tezuka explained. He said slow-motion analysis shows Martinez with the correct motion, arm action, grip and spin for a four-seam gyroball." Still confused...just a little less confused.
Update: What Will 2007 Slogan Be?
by
Regis C.
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 10:15 AM EST
 The Team. The Time. The Mets...although
that wasn't exactly true, what gimmick will the Mets PR staff use this
year to hype up their team in subway stations, tv, and radio? What cheesy mantra do you think they will choose? Update... Transplanted Mets Fan points out what I tried to predict a few weeks back, the Mets new slogan: Your Season Has Come. Pretty bad as always. Why even have one if it's going to be bad? Personally, I think Headsnack's suggestion is better.
El Duque Sent to NYC to See Doctors
by
Regis C.
on Thu 22 Feb 2007 10:10 AM EST
According to Matt Cerrone at Metsblog, the Mets have told reporters that Orlando Hernandez has been sent to New York so doctors can examine the recent pain in his upper spine.
Here we go again...you mess with the flame (of signing geezers) you're gonna get burnt Omar. Update... El Duque is fine and has arthritis according to a recent conference call with reporters. |
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