Heath Bell expressed frustration with ESPN and their blatantly biased reporting, and stated that he preferred the MLB coverage at the MLB Network. From Nick Canepa's column at the San Diego Union Tribune:
"I saw ESPN's promo for tonight's game. They mentioned the Mets are opening at Citi Field, they mentioned the starting time, but nowhere did they mention the Padres. That gave me the (expletive).
I truly believe ESPN only cares about promoting the Red Sox and Yankees and Mets – and nobody else. That's why I like the MLB Network, because they promote everybody. I'm really turned off by ESPN and 'Baseball Tonight.' When Jake Peavy threw 8 1/3 innings on Saturday, they showed one pitch in the third inning and that was it. It's all about the Red Sox, Yankees and Mets."
Link to the article: http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/apr/19/1s19canepa223929-bells-remarks-ring-true-about-alm/
Thank you Heath! For the record, this blog whole-heartedly endorses Heath's comments AND the MLB Network (Seriously, I haven't changed the channel from MLBTV HD since the station began airing programming on 1/1/09).
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Xavier Paul Continues to Impress
The LA Times picked up on the impressive stats being posted by outfielder Xavier Paul this winter and spring. It appears he's caught Joe Torre's eye as well. From today's LA Times:
"He's emerged this spring," Manager Joe Torre said. "Last year, he caught our attention somewhat, but he was a little on the raw side. We're taking a more serious look at him this year."
Xavier credits his development this winter with working with former Giant, Kevin Mitchell on hitting while in Mexico.
Side note: I remember watching Kevin Mitchell make a bare-handed catch at the wall to save a home run...it was # 1 on Sportscenter's top plays for like 2 months!
Not that spring training stats mean anything, but Xavier leads the Dodgers in hitting thus far in spring training with 13 hits, a .406 batting average, .441 OBP (!), and 23 total bases in 13 games.
Keep up the good work, Xavier! You'll have big shoes to fill when Manny opts out of his contract at the end of the season.
"He's emerged this spring," Manager Joe Torre said. "Last year, he caught our attention somewhat, but he was a little on the raw side. We're taking a more serious look at him this year."
Xavier credits his development this winter with working with former Giant, Kevin Mitchell on hitting while in Mexico.
Side note: I remember watching Kevin Mitchell make a bare-handed catch at the wall to save a home run...it was # 1 on Sportscenter's top plays for like 2 months!
Not that spring training stats mean anything, but Xavier leads the Dodgers in hitting thus far in spring training with 13 hits, a .406 batting average, .441 OBP (!), and 23 total bases in 13 games.
Keep up the good work, Xavier! You'll have big shoes to fill when Manny opts out of his contract at the end of the season.
The Tao of Manny
Via Yahoo! Sports:
“What happened in Boston, at this point, I don’t think it hurt me. It was a bad economy. I got a good contract. I have made my money already. I’m happy to be playing where I want to be playing. Actually, I won. I’m in a great place. My teammates love me, and the fans love me. It’s better to have a two-year deal in a place where you are happy than an eight-year deal in a place where you are suffering."
“What happened in Boston, at this point, I don’t think it hurt me. It was a bad economy. I got a good contract. I have made my money already. I’m happy to be playing where I want to be playing. Actually, I won. I’m in a great place. My teammates love me, and the fans love me. It’s better to have a two-year deal in a place where you are happy than an eight-year deal in a place where you are suffering."
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