Watch where you walk. You could trip over a Phillies pitcher. They're dropping like flies.
Somebody's about to lose an eye in the Yankees broadcast booth.
It's the anniversary of the Ryne Sandburg Game.
Leading Off
So, Don Fehr is stepping down. Bill Madden says Fehr is owed a debt of gratitude. We agree somewhat. Here's the Fehr File. Jerry Crasnick writes about Micahel Weiner, the man taking over for the Donald. Crasnick's story makes Weiner likable and seem possibly trustworthy.
Regional Roundup
The Mid-Atlantic brings us a mixed bag of goodies.
- Hey, remember Pat Gillick? Paul Hagen says The Man is still busy. David Murphy writes that the pitching is to blame for the recent slump. Speaking of, another arm just went down.
- Ryan Zimmerman is in a big-time funk. Chico Harlan compares the Stephen Strasburg negotiations with Ben McDonald.
- Robert Andino is making an impression.
- The Pirates are making plenty of moves with their prospects.
Best of Rest
Not much action last night, except in the Yankees broadcast booth.
- How will the Mets deal with Carlos Beltran's DL trip.
- Jorge Posada is taking on his critics. CC Sabathia says he's going to pitch Friday.
- What do you do when your sons are pitching against each other in the Big Leagues?
- Russell Branyan is on pace to break a record held by none other than Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bonds
- Has anyone noticed Javier Vazquez has a 3.18 ERA?
- Bob Raissman points the finger at Michael Kay who was pointing fingers at the umpires. Somebody's losing an eye in this situation.
Today in history
1963 -- Jimmie Piersall, playing for the Mets in New York, hit his 100th career home run and celebrated by running around the bases backward.
1971 -- Rick Wise of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds and hit two homers. Wise became the first pitcher to hit two homers while throwing a no-hitter.
1984 -- Chicago's Ryne Sandberg hit two late-inning home runs off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bruce Sutter to tie the game twice as the Cubs went on to win 12-11 in 11 innings. Sandberg led off the ninth inning with a solo home run to tie the game 9-9 then hit a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to tie the game 11-11. Willie McGee hit for the cycle and drove in six runs for St. Louis.
The Closer
Time is closing on All Star voting. We implore you to vote. It's not quite a civic duty. But it's your responsibility to make sure Manny doesn't make it.
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