Whipple’s Baseball Journey: Day 2

What Cubs Move Would You Make?

The Zoner posted 5/16/2008 from zonersports.com

So. Pretend the All-Star break is nigh upon us. The Cubs are up 5 games on the Cardinals and Brewers. Assuming no major injuries and the club continues to play like it is now, what “piece” do you go out and try to acquire before the trade deadline?

Asdrubal Pulls a Wambsganss

pepe frias posted 5/17/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com

Last night Cleveland second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned an unassisted triple play in the 5th inning against Toronto. Cabrera caught Lyle Overbay’s line drive, stepped on second to double Kevin Mench and tagged Marco Scutaro, who was standing on second.

Where are the Wins for the Astros?

pepe frias posted 5/17/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com

Already, with a 12-15 record the Astros are considerably lacking when compared to their division rivals – the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals.

Jeremy Sowers has Cleveland's staff reputation to uphold

WaitingForNextYear found this 5/17/2008 on sports.yahoo.com

Imagine being Jeremy Sowers for a second. You've just been called up from Triple-A Buffalo to pitch in tonight's game against the Cincinnati Reds . While this isn't the first time you've ever pitched in the big leagues, you still have to be excited. ...

Rays vs. Cardinals - Box Score - May 16, 2008

Rays of Light found this 5/17/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Tampa Bay Rays Hitters AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG A Iwamura 2B 5 1 3 1 0 0 1 .275 C Crawford LF 5 0 1 1 0 0 3 .274 B Upton CF 4 0 1 0 1 0 3 .272 C Pena 1B 5 0 1 1 0 1 4 .212 E Longoria 3B 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 .220 E Hinske RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .252 G Gross RF 0 0 ...