August, 2007 | The Baseball Zealot

Posada talk

Jorge Posada is the topic of late at Baseball Reference’s Stat of the Day Blog. Andy crunched the numbers and determined that as of now, Posada is having the best year for a 35-year catcher using the OPS+ stat. Also, Steve L has found that if Posada continues his season, he will have five seasons … Continue reading “Posada talk”

Jorge Posada is the topic of late at Baseball Reference’s Stat of the Day Blog.

Andy crunched the numbers and determined that as of now, Posada is having the best year for a 35-year catcher using the OPS+ stat.

Also, Steve L has found that if Posada continues his season, he will have five seasons with 130 games and and 120 OPS+ since turning 30 years of age. Nobody else has done it more than twice. You can see the list here.

I never gave Posada more than two looks before (and honestly didn’t think he 35 years old already). Both these stats point to a catcher with some durability to be sure.

8/20/07 Linescore of the Day- Mark Teixeira

Mark Teixeira: 3 for 4, 2B, 2 HR, 4 runs, 6 rbis, BB Tex continues his tear with 4 homeruns, 10 rbis and 18 total bases in the past two games for the Braves definitely filling the the dire need they had at first base before the trade.

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Mark Teixeira: 3 for 4, 2B, 2 HR, 4 runs, 6 rbis, BB

Tex continues his tear with 4 homeruns, 10 rbis and 18 total bases in the past two games for the Braves definitely filling the the dire need they had at first base before the trade.

Roundtable discussion on Baseball Zealot Radio

Show Notes for Episode 28:

Hosts: Tom, Todd V, and C Luke

Summary: It’s been a while since we’ve had a roundtable discussion so we have regulars Todd and Chuck on to discuss what’s happening in baseball.

Todd came armed to the teeth with his issues with Pirates’ GM Dave Littlefield and how he’s handling the Buccos. Other topics we cover:

– Chuck does his review of ESPN’s Bronx is Burning.

– Tom Glavine’s 300th win and will there be another 300 game winner

– Chuck notes an article he read about moving the HOF to Yankee Stadium after the team moves. We discuss.

– plus the usual Sox-Cub banter and much more!

Thanks for listening!!

Time: 1:05

Date Recorded: 8/19/07

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8/17/07 Linescore of the Day: Brandon Webb

(AP Photo) Brandon Webb: 9 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (Win) Orel Hershiser’s record of 59 consecutive scoreless innings in 1988 has been considered one of the more “unbreakable” records in baseball. At one point, ESPN’s Page 2 column listed it among the records that “may never be beaten” Should Orel be … Continue reading “8/17/07 Linescore of the Day: Brandon Webb”

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Brandon Webb: 9 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (Win)

Orel Hershiser’s record of 59 consecutive scoreless innings in 1988 has been considered one of the more “unbreakable” records in baseball. At one point, ESPN’s Page 2 column listed it among the records that “may never be beaten”

Should Orel be worried?

Granted after last night’s complete game shutout of the Braves, Brandon Webb is only tied for 12th on the list (with Rube Foster) with 42. But consider this… he is only two complete game shutouts away from Hershiser’s record.

Time will tell. Meanwhile, I’m impressed that Webbie is doing in style with a complete game shutouts and not 6 inning stints. His last 3 starts were complete games and the two before that he last seven. Any fantasy leaguers who own him must be quite pleased.

In a season where we have seen plenty of records and milestones broken, will we see one more?

8/16/07 Linescore of the Day: DeRosa, Jones, and Ramirez

Mark DeRosa: 5 for 5, 2B, 2 runs, 4 rbis Aramis Ramirez: 4 for 5, 2 2B, 2 runs, 2 rbis Jacque Jones: 4 for 5, 2 2B, run, 2 rbis This Cub trio went for an incredible 13 for 15 on Thursday. The Cubs as a team, managed to score their 12 runs against … Continue reading “8/16/07 Linescore of the Day: DeRosa, Jones, and Ramirez”

Mark DeRosa: 5 for 5, 2B, 2 runs, 4 rbis

Aramis Ramirez: 4 for 5, 2 2B, 2 runs, 2 rbis

Jacque Jones: 4 for 5, 2 2B, run, 2 rbis

This Cub trio went for an incredible 13 for 15 on Thursday. The Cubs as a team, managed to score their 12 runs against the Reds with 20 hits without the use of the longball.

It was DeRosa’s first 5-hit game of his career.

Former Illini Basak heads to the Twins organization

Chris Basak, an Illini product, was acquired by the off waivers by the Twins from the Yankees. Basak has spent most of his time at Scranton-Wilkes Barre but did see 5 major league games for the Yanks. /thanks to Teddy Ballgame for the tip

Chris Basak, an Illini product, was acquired by the off waivers by the Twins from the Yankees.

Basak has spent most of his time at Scranton-Wilkes Barre but did see 5 major league games for the Yanks.

/thanks to Teddy Ballgame for the tip

Patience pays off for Crosby

Casey Crosby waited and waited… and for his time, he was rewarded with a $748,500 contract from the Detroit Tigers. In addition, he got college tuition money for eight semesters. One of the top pitchers from Illinois, Crosby had committed to the University of Illinois but was drafted in the 2007 First Year Player Draft by … Continue reading “Patience pays off for Crosby”

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Casey Crosby waited and waited… and for his time, he was rewarded with a $748,500 contract from the Detroit Tigers. In addition, he got college tuition money for eight semesters.

One of the top pitchers from Illinois, Crosby had committed to the University of Illinois but was drafted in the 2007 First Year Player Draft by the Tigers. He was a fifth round pick and his high round status demanded a high contract. With time, the Tigers apparently agreed.

Mom’s happy too. Denise Crosby is a managing editor at The Beacon News and she wrote an op-ed piece regarding her son’s signing. Rather odd piece though in some parts. I’ll let you be the judge.

Either way, I’m sorry that Casey won’t be part of the Illini team next year but the silver lining is that he’ll be a teammate (eventually) of Shawn Roof’s.

Bonadonna breaks theft record

Summer League Action Illini Joe Bonadonna broke the Northwoods League record for steals. The former record, held by ex-Illini Ryan Rogoski was 44 and Bonadonna swiped his 45th base in his final game in the summer league. As a bonus, his Duluth Huskies won the first half NWL championship and will face the first half … Continue reading “Bonadonna breaks theft record”

Summer League Action

Illini Joe Bonadonna broke the Northwoods League record for steals. The former record, held by ex-Illini Ryan Rogoski was 44 and Bonadonna swiped his 45th base in his final game in the summer league.

As a bonus, his Duluth Huskies won the first half NWL championship and will face the first half champion, St Cloud River Bats.

Also, Mike Stankewicz checks in for the eighth installment of Summer Diamond Notes. He has vacation photos as he and his Crystal Lake Cardinals went to Puerto Rico.

8/15/07 Linescore of the Day: Scott Rolen

Scott Rolen: 4 for 5, 2B, HR, 3 runs, 2 rbis Give it up for Scotty. My buddy Brando has him on his APBA team and sees his 07 stats dwindle and wonders if 08 would be a good year to draft a thirdbaseman. Well, yesterday, Rolen is trying to dispel that idea. That said, … Continue reading “8/15/07 Linescore of the Day: Scott Rolen”

Scott Rolen: 4 for 5, 2B, HR, 3 runs, 2 rbis

Give it up for Scotty. My buddy Brando has him on his APBA team and sees his 07 stats dwindle and wonders if 08 would be a good year to draft a thirdbaseman.

Well, yesterday, Rolen is trying to dispel that idea.

That said, next year’s rookie draft for our league will have quite tasty thirdbasemen with Braun, Gordon, Kouzmanoff, Iwamura, etc.

But keep it quiet, I’m in the market for a thirdbaseman, too.

Don’t forget! Vintage Baseball Jamboree on Saturday!

For those in the east-central Illinois area, this Saturday will hopefully prove to be a fun time for vintage base ball fans. At Danville Stadium (home of the Dans), there will be six vintage base ball games as part of Uncle Joe’s Jamboree. You can find the schedule and directions here. Our local favorite team, … Continue reading “Don’t forget! Vintage Baseball Jamboree on Saturday!”

You can find the schedule and directions here.

Our local favorite team, the Vermilion Voles, will be playing three of those games.

Hope to see you there!