Week 5 in Major League Baseball can be summed up with one word. "Cake".
I know you're asking yourself.... why 'cake'?
With the All-Star ballots printing out earlier than usual now, everyone is trying to get their share of cake before July 14, 2009. And this season will be the most unusual All-Star game I will ever see.
I'll tell you why in a minute.
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Also this week, there was 'Cake' in the headlines.
1. Manny was suspended 50 games.
2. A-Rod came back homering on his first pitch...... Please... Tipping the pitcher....(No way)
3. And Ryan Zimmerman has his hitting streak extended to 28 games. "Half Way There"(eh Bon Jovi).... He's going to need to live on a prayer...
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Back to the Summer Classic.
It's going to be fun. I swear.
You're going to see Kansas City Royals pitchers and maybe reserve players. You might or might not see Manny or A-Rod. Your going to see premium players. This year the league is so balanced. Every team has 'exponential potential.' With Albert Pujols highlighting the whole show in the Home Run Derby and in the All-Star Game and don't forget on the verge of a mid-season triple crown, you can only pray for clear skies.
Just when you make you picks . Make the right decision. If you need help ask someone. Look up stats. Ask Questions. "Let everyone eat cake"
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/ballot_reg.html
My Top 5 Sluggers
1. Ryan Zimmerman(Was/3B)- In this league you have to be consistent. You can just ask Alex Rodriguez. Fans in Major League Baseball fall of the bandwagon quickly, especially when you start slumping. There is one exception: When you on a 28-game winnning streak, everyone is on the bandwagon. Including players around the league. The only exception is the pitchers giving up these hits and homers. This season Ryan has a .346 batting average.... He punched 24 runs and drove in 22(RBI). Keep the streak alive.
2. Albert Pujols(STL)- The Machine had 6 hits this week. 3 of them were homers. He will be on this list until he stops leading 2 of the top 3 batting categories in the National League..... 12 homers, 33 rbi's and a .330 batting average.
3. Evan Longoria(TB/3B)- Take a look at my current 2009 AL MVP. He took home the ROY(rookie of the year) last year. And he's making a serious impact with his bat. If there was on word to describe this kid: It's "Productive". Through 31 games... he has 44 RBI's(MLB leader). Also, this little guy has a ton of power... 11 homers. And if those numbers weren't impressive enough. .358 batting average with 27 runs.
4. Jason Bay(BOS/LF) This kid was on his way to becoming a Hall Of Fame Pittsburgh Pirate....until they traded him to Boston. And he exploded thereafter. Last season stats: 31/101(hr/rbi) This season: 9 homers, 33 rbi's, and 28 runs scored w/.324 BA. If you look closely at his stats last year and this year.... you will see that he's exactly on pace with a 1/3 of the 2009 season being over with. Very consistent.
Honorable Mention:
Jay Bruce(Cin/RF) I remember it was a sunny day, last year(can't remember the date). I was coming home from work and I decided to make a bet on the Reds losing to the Braves. To my dismay, this kid hits his first home run...oh sorry...his first walk-off home run. I was very upset, but since then he's been such "the looker". In the past 5 games he's hit 4 home run's and drove in 7 rbi's. He's stock is definitely on the rise. But he's not going anywhere. 2009 season totals: 10 hr's, 21 rbi's w/.262 BA.
My Cy Young CandidatesJohan Santana(NYM)- Ridiculous numbers, seriosuly. Last week, I called him Relentless. We might have to put him up to Robot status. I can tell you right now, that on his pace, he is a sure fire hall of famer. One thing is for sure. He's not going to pitch 25 years and he's not going to get 300 wins. But if he stays in the National league for the next 10 years, he will rack up at least 4-6 Cy Young Awards and you will have to put him in. In the last 20 innings, he has given up 3 earned runs and 27 strikeouts. Every other start he's had this year, he has had 10+ strikeouts. 2009 stats: 4-1, .91 ERA, and 54 strikeouts.
American League
Zack Greinke(KC The Untouchable, Unstoppable force in Kansas City. He's turning heads and making it amazingly fun to go to a Royals game. His starts are well under 3 hours. Funny ... seriously. Without his league leading 6 wins, the Royals wouldn't be sniffing first place right now. If he gets 11 wins before the break. I will count him a lock for the AL Cy Young. In the last 17 innings, he has given up 1 earned run. In his last start he gave up that earned run, along with four hits, and it was a shame to watch his team not give him two runs. But he's definitely a pearl on the mound. 6-1, 59 strikeouts, and a .51 ERA. Insane!Who's Hot/Who's not
Hot
National League
The Mets were perfect this week. Perfect as in...they haven't lost a game this week. Sweeping the 2 game series in Atlanta and sweeping the Phillies and Pirates at home. Watch them go 14-0. With Atlanta at home and San Fran away.
American League
When you score 50 more runs than your opposers, you should be the hottest team in the league. It starts with Halladay and Scott Richmond and it trickles to Alex Rios and Adam Lind with their bats.
Not
YOU ARE.....Yes You! Because You Haven't Filled Out An All-Star Game Ballot
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/ballot_reg.html
Outro: This past Sunday was Mother's Day, and as much as my mom gives me a hard time.... I love her more and more every single day. From teaching me how to catch a bus at 6. To becoming who I am today. If it wasn't for her,I wouldn't be where I am today. If she didn't force me to play baseball and force me to study math. I wouldn't be spitting numbers on the air waves today. I want to thank my mother publicly for giving me a hard time because she wants me to become the best "Jerry" that I can be. To all my fans: If it wasn't for my mother.... 'I wouldn't know what's best'. Thanks Mom.
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