Archive for July 2004

Aaron talks historically bad seasons by pitchers, why people like the players they like, and how Ichiro!’s numbers seem weird.

Studes gets lost wandering around this year’s ballparks.

The Yankees may pick up some more contracts in order to get Randy Johnson, Kris Benson could be going to the Twins, Andy Pettitte’s elbow’s bothering him again and the rest of the news around the majors.

Three-hundred wins has always been the magic number for pitchers, but Aaron wonders if that standard might be a little outdated.

Comebacks, brawls and a vital Boston victory. Are the Red Sox back?

The Twins take over 1st place, trade rumors, Trot Nixon goes back on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Whitesox take over 1st place, Steve Finley may be going to the Phillies, Pat Hentgen retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Magglio Ordonez could be out for the rest of the season, Barry Bonds adds another record to his collection, the Braves take over possession of 1st and the rest of the news around the majors.

Which players are having the best rookie seasons so far in 2004 and how does this year’s class compare to Dontrelle Willis, Angel Berroa and the 2003 rookies? Aaron takes a look.

Some impressive hitting achievements dominate this week’s lists, plus a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who might not be quite done yet.