Hey All!!!!!
The second week of the season has come and with it came a lot of big scores around MLB. In the New Yankee Stadium, the Indians and the Yankees combined to hit 20 home runs in four games. That's the most homers ever hit in the first four days in a new ballpark. Let's look at the standings.
The Vacuous Vipers have jumped into first place behind the bats of Chase Utley and Justin Morneau. Evan Longoria was slowed down this week with a bad right foot that limited him to just DH duty, but the Vipers are the only team with all three players in double figures so far.
Sittng in second are the San Pedro Sea Monkeys. Phat Albert Pujols had a monster week for the Monkeys with 3 homers and 11 RBIs. The solid play of Hanley Ramirez has also helped the Monkeys stay in the upper division.
The SoCal Capuchins are tasting the rarefied air of third place this week. Mo Lenker's squad hasn't been this high in the standings since early last year. The Caps' big gun is Adam Dunn of the Nationals. The Nats are pretty bad, but he really swings the bat well.
For the first time in a long time, the Sierra Vista Coachwhips are in fourth place. There is a volatility to the standings in the early weeks of the season, but the 'Whips have to be concerned over the lack of production from Mark Teixeira.
The Invisible Hands find themselves in fifth place this week. However, Hands' bats came alive last week and if that continues they should not find themselves in fifth place for very long.
The Keen Koalas are down in last place again this week, but they did manage to get off the deck and put up a good week. There is still plenty of time for the KK's to make a run to the top.
Baseball Card of the Week: It was another tough week for baseball with the tragic death of Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. Here's a look at the Fidrych card from the Topps Fan Favorites set of 2003. Fidrych's incredible rookie campaign was one for the ages. In 1976, he won 19 games. No other rookie had ever won more in the major leagues. However, it was his antics on the mound that captured America's attention. He talked to the ball, manicured the mound between innings, and showed a genuine love for the game. He died tragically in an accident on his farm in Massachusetts. He was only 54. We'll miss you, Bird.
Trvia: The Los Angeles Dodgers Orlando Hudson hit for the cycle last week v. the San Francisco Giants. He was the first Dodger to hit for the cycle since Wes Parker in 1970. Dodger announcer Vin Scully was at the mic for both games.
Until next week folks, keep hitting 'em where they ain't!!!!!
-The Commissioner
