April is in the books for the MLB and it was quite a ride. A no hitter, Arod's HR barrage, and a tragedy hitting the heart of the Cardinals and the MLB altogether.
Here is what I say about April, please add your comments on possible award candidates and story lines we need to watch:
Josh Beckett and Roy Halladay are the leading CY Young candidates in the AL right now. They are on fire. Halladay's stuff is terrifying and Beckett is the only 5-0 picture out there. I don't know if they will hang on but all of this spells trouble for the Yanks. In the NL, it has to be Tim Hudson, the guy is coming into his own in Hot-lanta.
Alex Rodriguez is the MVP. Would someone care to disagree? I read an article the other day about how the Yankees are "squandering" one of the best April's in MLB history. To that person, I ask, "Where would the Yankees be without him hitting like he has?" 3-19? Worse? True, he cooled off toward the end but he is there is no one you would rather have on your team right now.
All of us can only hope that Barry blows out his shoulder during batting practice or that he breaks his leg waddling for a fly ball. It looks like he is going to get that record. This is unfortunate. That is, unless the bat boy from the Mets squeals and Barry is hauled off the field in shackles screaming like Ron Burgandy in the phone booth after Baxter got punted by Jack Black.
Mark Prior and Kerry Wood are on the DL again. I know we, along with Cub Nation, are all shocked.
Pleasant surprise of April: How about Gil Meche having an outstanding year for the lowly Royals? He has been pretty good for a team that bad. Keep it up Gil.
Story lines that we should all be sick of by now:
Curt Schilling's bloody/painted sock. Can we talk about getting blown out of proportion?
The Nationals are bad. We got it.
I am not sick of it, but I am sure everyone else is sick of hearing about the Yankee pitching problems.
In closing, I am going to post a letter to George Steinbrenner. As we have discussed on this forum, many pros frequent this site and we hope that George takes this note seriously.
Dear Mr. Steinbrenner,
I hope all is well in NYC. It looks like a great place to live with lots of exciting this to do, like cheer for the greatest baseball team ever.
Myself, along with the rest of the Pinstripe Platoon, have concerns that you might not be able to identify the real problem with the Yankees. Firing Joe Torre will not improve your starting rotation. No matter how bad you want this to be true, Mr. Torre is not going 4.1 innings every 4th night, giving up 12 hits and 7 ER.
You have given Brian Cashmen the keys to the kingdom, as well as the checkbook. I can't believe that you started the season with the payroll that you did without having a decent starting rotation. On top of this, Cashmen went back on what he said about our golden boy, Phil Hughes. Don't get me wrong, he had a good outing but let's get some consistency here, shall we?
Here is what you need to do:
1. Sign Roger Clemens.
2. Trade/Cut Carl Pavano
3. Tell Mariano to shake off the rust.
Why don't we start there?
Sincerely,
Cousin Rob
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The Yankees are 1-11 in games where A-Rod does not homer. I guess he's been pretty valuable. I'm from the school of thought though that your team needs to be in contention to win that award. I'm sure the Yankee's will get there, but right now I can't count him as an MVP candidate. Maybe Joe Mauer, David Ortiz, or Magglio Ordonez. Those guys are all lighting it up on winning teams.
I cannot argue with your Cy Young picks, especially since Tim Hudson is on my fantasy team.
As the year goes on I'd like to see some stuff or Rookie of the Year guys, probably too early for that yet.
I can see waht you are saying, but when he plays well the team wins. When he doesn't, they don't. THe Yankees will contend.
Tim Hudson has good stuff.
WAY to earlier for all of this talk, but especially Rookie of the Year. Simply because the rookies have an edge on the competition. They really haven't been aroudn so if they are a pitcher, you don't know what they tend to do. Same with hitters. That will be easier to see come All Star break time.
Hey Cousin (husband) Rob, I think George read your letter... One down, two to go. Nice job.
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