The Bizarro Hall of Fame was a series I ran on my old blog, One More Dying Quail, in 2007. It consists of players who appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot but did not receive any votes. Mike suggested I bring those old posts over to Bus Leagues. I liked the idea, so for the next few months, we’ll re-run a couple each week in addition to our regular content. For the most...
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Bus Leagues Express: May 20
Sorry, but there will be no Express tomorrow. Look for it again Tuesday. Top stories Manny being ineffective: Manny Ramirez is nearing the end of his 50 game suspension, and he has begun his rehab assignment to get back to game speed in time for the suspension ending. He batted third as Sacramento’s DH Saturday and looked an awful lot like he did with the Rays at the beginning of 2011. He was 0/4...
Bus Leagues Express: May 19
Top stories Bauer, Odorizzi make AAA debuts with different results: In two days, both Arizona and Kansas City promoted their top pitching prospect to AAA. Trevor Bauer eased concerns of him having to deal with tough PCL parks in his first start with a tremendous win against Oklahoma City. In eight innings, Bauer only allowed one run on four hits and a walk, and he struck out 11 batters. He threw 64% strikes which...
Bus Leagues Express: May 18
Top stories Yan Gomes reaches big leagues: For the first time in ML history, a Brazilian born player will appear in a game. That honor goes to Toronto’s Yan Gomes who will be playing third base while Brett Lawrie is serving his suspension. He’ll have an opportunity to continue playing afterward though because the Blue Jays optioned Adam Lind to Las Vegas. Lind has been in a perpetual slump since his breakout 35 home...
The Bizarro Hall of Fame: The Class of 2005
The Bizarro Hall of Fame was a series I ran on my old blog, One More Dying Quail, in 2007. It consists of players who appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot but did not receive any votes. Mike suggested I bring those old posts over to Bus Leagues. I liked the idea, so for the next few months, we’ll re-run a couple each week in addition to our regular content. For the most...
Bus Leagues Express: May 17
Top stories Youkilis reaches twice in rehab appearance: One of the more interesting decisions made this week was how Boston would handle third base. Youkilis is a proven veteran returning from injury, and prospect Will Middlebrooks, called up to replace Youkilis, has been a force. Boston announced that when Youkilis is ready, Middlebrooks will return to Pawtucket. Wednesday, Youkilis played in his first game since April 28th for Pawtucket, and he doubled and walked...
Q&A: Bakersfield Blaze Manager Ken Griffey Sr.
In the 29th round of the 1969 draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Ken Griffey, from Donora Pennsylvania. In his 19 year career, he accrued more than 2,100 hits, 200 steals, and a career .296 batting average. Griffey was a 3 time All-Star and winner of 3 World Series Championships all with the Reds, and is now the manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the High A affiliate for Cincinnati, he took some time out after...
Bus Leagues Express: May 16
Top stories Matsui hitless in debut: Despite a solid second half with Oakland, 2011 was by far the worst season in Hideki Matsui‘s career, and that was reflected in free agency when he was unable to land a contract during the offseason. In May, the Rays signed him to a minor league contract with no guarantees that he would be called up. After a week or so in extended spring training, Matsui was called...
A Look Back at *61
With Roger Clemens on trial for perjury and Mariano Rivera facing a career ending injury, let’s face it. There haven’t been a lot of warm, fuzzy stories going around the baseball diamond. This kind of inspired me to revisit what should have been a warm fuzzy story, but ultimately wasn’t – the single season home run race of 1961. In other words, I watched the movie *61 … again. Directed by Billy Crystal, produced...
Bus Leagues Express: May 15
Top stories MiLB recognizes Player of the Week recipients: Every Monday, MiLB acknowledges each league’s Player of the Week. This week includes George Springer, who made the cut thanks to a four home run day in a Lancaster doubleheader. Kevin Pillar took home the honor in the Midwest League with the help of the first six hit game of the season. Other winners include Steve Pearce (IL) Josh Bell (PCL), Darin Ruf (EL), Matt...
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