Quote of the Week

I've decided to start something called the quote of the week. this week's quote of the week award is ,

     "All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill."
                                                   -Babe Ruth

Favorite Jersey

I've decided that my favorite jersey is a Houston Astros jersey from the late 80's-early 90's. I think the most famous player that ever wore this suit was Nolan Ryan (MLB pitcher who played from '66-'93). I just think the retro coloring and armbands are pretty sweet.

....Sorry

Sorry (few people who are reading) that I haven't been posting for a while. I've been away. I even went to Safeco Field (the Mariners stadium). Now I know this blog was never exactly at the height of popularity but know I'm really gonna start blogging again.

                           -adios muchachos

Coolest Jersey Quest

    I am currently on a quest looking for the coolest (baseball) jersey of all time if anybody has any jerseys they think are pretty awesome email me, Dr. Stix, a picture of it at stix.bball@gmail.com. Let the quest begin.

Player Profile: Starlin Castro vs. Jose Reyes

    Two of my favorite players in the MLB, Jose Reyes (New York Mets), and Starlin Castro (Chicago Cubs) always seem to remind me of each other, so I decided to compare them. I think they are both very talented shortstops, however I think Reyes is slightly more skilled (than Castro). However I think and hope Castro will eventually become a Reyes-like figure in baseball. I am not surprised at all that Reyes is currently doing a little better than Castro, mostly because Castro has only been playing for a little over a year whereas Reyes has been in the league for roughly 8 years. I like Reyes is pretty much known for his triples, stolen bases, and overall speed. But Castro is known mostly known for talent as one o the youngest players in the league. Then there's everything about Reyes possibly being traded. I think he would be perfect for the Giants, and since I'm a Giants fan I hope he is traded to them. But all in all II think Jose Reyes and Starlin Castro are both incredibly talented shortstops.

Yesterday In Baseball

   Yesterday
Cards 12-Phillies 3
D-Backs 5-Royals 3
Nats 1-Mariners 0
Giants 2-Twins 1

   Standings
NL-(East) Phillies, (Central) Brewers, (West) D-Backs
AL-(East) Red Sox, (Central) Indians, (West) Rangers

Coolest Card Contest

Who has the coolest card??? I've really gotten into baseball cards lately so having a contest here on stix. Just send in a pic of your coolest card to stix.bball@gmail.com . And the winner will get a special prize. Contestants can only be in the USA (sorry).

100 HITS!!!

Woohoo! Stix finally has 100 hits! Let's keep this blog hot and hopeful. Let's keep going to 500, maybe later 1 thousand.

Baseball Card Stores

Baseball card stores anyone??? Does anybody know any good baseball card stores? I'd be happy to hear your ideas. Please tell me by commenting.

Today in Baseball

    Today

Twins-Giants
A's-Mets
Orioles-Pirates
Rockies-Indians
Mariners-Nationals
Angels-Marlins
Yankees-Reds
Padres-Red Sox
Blue Jays-Braves
Astros-Rangers
Cubs-White Sox
Rays-Brewers
Phillies-Cards
Tigers-Dodgers


    Leaders
Avg.=Gonzalez-.353
RBI=Gonzalez-67
HR=(tied)-21
SO=Kershaw-117
SVS=Street-21

Yesterday In Baseball

      Yesterday

Braves 2-Blue Jays 0
Rockies 8-Indians 7
Orioles 8-Pirates 3
Yankees 5-Reds-3
Red Sox 14-Pirates 5
Angels 2-Marlins 1
Rangers 8-Astros 3
Cubs 6-White Sox 3
Rays 8-Brewers 4
Dodgers 4-Tigers 0


        Standings
NL-(West) Giants, (Central) Cards, (East) Phillies
AL-(West) Rangers, (Central) Indians, (East) Red Sox

2011 World Series Predictions

   Who will win it all? I have chosen 4 teams that I think will do very well tis year, perhaps win the World Series. In the AL there's the Yankees and Red Sox, and in the NL there's the Phillies and the Giants. The Yankees and the Sox both have several power hitters, who their teams pretty much depend on. However, the Phillies and Giants both have very few power hitters and often depend on their excellent bullpen and extra base hits and RBI's. As I previously mentioned the two NL teams, the Giants and the Phillies, both have phenomenal pitching staffs. The Giants have Tim Lincecum and Brian Wilson. Who both had career high seasons last year. Then up in Philadelphia he have perhaps the best pitching staff in the game (currently). There's Roy "The Doc" Halladay, who had a perfect game last May, and a postseason no-hitter against the Reds, Cliff Lee who had a glimpse of glory last year, but then fell to the Giants in the World Series, and there's Roy Oswalt who had a remarkable season after moving to the Phillies last year. But no matter who wins, I think this is going to be an exciting postseason.

Today in Baseball

  Today
Giants-A's
Orioles-Nats
Yankees-Cubs
Rangers-Braves
Pirates-Indians
Marlins-Rays
Angels-Mets
Brewers-Red Sox
Padres-Twins
Blue Jays-Reds
Royals-Cards
White Sox-D-Backs
Tigers-Rockies
Astros-Dodgers
Phillies-Mariners

   Leaders
Avg.=Gonzalez-.352
RBI=Gonzalez-62
HR=(tied)-21
SO=Halladay-114
SVS=(tied)-20

Yesterday In Baseball

   Yesterday
D-Backs 4-White Sox 1
Nats 8-Orioles 4
Angels 4-Mets 3
Blue Jays 3-Reds 2
Rangers 6-Braves 2
A's 5-Giants 2
Indians 5-Pirates 1
Red Sox 10-Brewers 4
Royals 5-Cards 4
Rockies 13-Tigers 6
Twins 6-Padres 5
Astros 7-Dodgers 3
Mariners 4-Phillies 2
Cubs 3-Yankees 1
Rays 5-Marlins 1

   Standings
NL-(East) Phillies, (Central) Brewers, (West) Giants
AL-(East) Red Sox, (Central) Indians, (West) Rangers

Mauer's Return

  Joe Mauer (Twins Catcher) has finally been activated from the 60-day disabled list. Mauer missed 57 games. In these games Drew Butera, batting .169, and Rene Rivera, batting .186, were the two main fillers for Mauer. Mauer left on April 12th with leg problems. Before he left, Mauer was batting .235. I think Mauer will be a key player in the Twins lineup, especially since Justin Morneau (1B, batting .225) was placed on the disabled list on Tuesday with a wrist strain.

Today in Baseball

    Today
Giants-A's
Pirates-Indians
Rays-Marlins
Brewers-Red Sox
Padres-Twins
Phillies-Mariners
Yankees-Cubs
Orioles-Nats
Angels-Mets
Blue Jays-Reds
Rangers-Braves
Royals-Cards
Tigers-Rockies
White Sox-D-Backs
Astros-Dodgers

    Leaders
Avg.=Reyes-.348
RBI=Gonzalez-61
HR=(tied)-21
SO=Halladay-114
SVS=Wilson-20

Yesterday In Baseball

   Yesterday
Phillies 3-Marlins 0
Pirates 5-Astros 4
Cubs 12-Brewers 7
Nats 7-Cards 4 (F/10)
Braves 9-Mets 8 (F/10)
D-Backs 3-Giants 2 (F/10)
Orioles 4-Blue Jays 3
Tigers 6-Indians 2
A's 8-Royals 4
Yankees 3-Rangers 2 (F/12)
Red Sox 4-Rays 2
Twins 1-White Sox 0

     Standings
NL-(East) Phillies, (Central) Brewers, (West) Giants
AL-(East) Red Sox, (Central) Tigers, (West) Rangers

All Star Managers

  SF Giants manager Bruce Bochy an Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington have recently been selected for the 2011 All Star game that will take place at Chase Field, Arizona on July 12th. Interestingly enough, these are the two managers that were facing off to try and win the 2010 World Series. That battle was won by the Giants in Texas. Bochy has much more experience, having been a manager for 16 years. But Washington has only been a manager for a short 4 years. The American League team tends to have more power, but not as many hits, but the National League Team tends to get on base a lot but doesn't go deep to much. Whatever the turnout, I'm hoping for an exciting All Star Game this year.

Today in Baseball

  Today


Royals-A's
Orioles-Blue Jays
Indians-Tigers
Rangers-Yankees
Cubs-Twins
Red Sox-Rays
Giants-D-Backs
Pirates-Astros
Brewers-Cubs
Cardinals-Nationals
Mets Braves

     Leaders
Avg.=Reyes-.345
RBI=Gonzalez-60
HR=(tied)-21
SO=Halladay-114
SVS-Wilson-21
   

Teixiera Ties Record

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=mlb&content_id=15940953&query=game_pk%3D287934

As seen in this video Mark Teixiera has tied a record. He hit homers from both sides of the plate for the 11th time, tying Chili Davis and Eddie Murray for the all-time record. Once again a yankee has tied a record. What a surprise. Let's just hope he doesn't turn out to be on steroids.