Interleague play started again this week in the Major Leagues. Something that will be an almost daily occurrence starting in 2013 when the Houston Astros move to the American League Western Division, thereby leaving each league with 15 teams. Actually, I'd love to see a radical realignment in baseball where all five California teams are put together in the same division. I realigned the rest of baseball as well, so if you want my full plan... just kidding let's get on with this blog.
Who's Hot: Hitters
Miguel Cabrera (DET), A. Dunn (CWS)
Who's Hot: Pitchers
Justin Verlander (DET)
Who's Not: Hitters
Derek Jeter (NYY), Kendrys Morales (LAA)
Who's Not: Pitchers
Tim Lincecum (SF)
Roster Moves
5/14/12
Tax Dodgers: Dropped Matt Kemp (LAD), added Curtis Granderson (NYY) injury move
Scorpions
Oxford Otters
2nd Semester Seniors: all three teams Dropped Matt Kemp (LAD), added Adam Dunn (CWS) injury move.
This Week's Three Trivial Things...
1. A lot of teams wore throwback uniforms this weekend, but nothing tops the San Diego Padres throwback threads. The Friars wore their 1978 uniforms that even sported the 1978 All-Star Game patch on the side. Love that swinging friar!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. The American League loves inter league play. The American League had a nearly 200 game edge over the NL going into this weekend and nothing really happened to change the AL's dominance. In fact, the NL hasn't posted a winning record in these match ups since 2003.
3. Here's some trivia you can win a few bar bets bets with. There are five pitchers who have thrown three or more no-hitters in the majors. The first four are Nolan Ryan (7), Sandy Koufax (4), Cy Young (3), and Bob Feller (3). The fifth is Larry Corcoran. Who? The first four names on this list are baseball royalty. Who was Larry Corcoran? Well, I'll tell you. Larry Corcoran was a pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings, New York Giants, and Indianapolis Hoosiers in the National League from 1880 to 1887. All three of his no-hitters were hurled for Cap Anson's White Stockings. He achieved his fame as a switch pitcher. He could pitch with either arm! Larry did not get to enjoy his baseball fame too long. He died at age 32 of Bright's Disease, in 1891.
Baseball Card of the Week: In honor of his three no-no's Larry Corcoran is the week's honoree. Here's a look at his Old Judge brand card circa 1887.
Until next week folks, remember that it's almost always better to throw out the batter when he bunts than to go after the lead runner.
-The Commissioner
