Archive for May, 2009

Sixth Pitchers Soon to Get Chances

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Sixth starters don’t help your club much, but always seem to get a shot at some point during the season as rarely does a team have five starting pitchers stay healthy in today’s game.  Sure, they might get a start if there’s a doubleheader caused by a rainout, but for the most part, they tend [...]

Saved by the Bell

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Florida Marlins not withstanding, the San Diego Padres were one of the early season surprises in the National League.  Much of their early season success has been due to an outstanding job of closing by relief pitcher Heath Bell. Bell, 31, is in his first full season as the Padres’ closer and forgive him if he feels a [...]