More Than Just Us Love Tim Wakefield

Last night, before Game 2 of the World Series, Tim Wakefield (right) was presented with the Roberto Clemente Award for 2010. This year, Tim Wakefield had a pretty bad season, going 4-10/5.34/84, as it was pretty much his worst season. Still, the Roberto Clemente Award is a nice thing to have, as it means he is a great person too, and this will end his career on a good note as he is probably bound to retire before too long. Also, David Ortiz may strike a deal with us as he is a free agent this year. Game 3 of the World Series tonight, the Giants are up 2-0!

Not Quite What We Thought of Game 1

Last night, the Giants and Rangers faced off in Game 1 in the World Series. With Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee pitching, it was expected to be a 2-1 or 1-0 game, instead it ended up being 11-7 Giants, the second most runs in a World Series Game 1, behind the '04 Red Sox, the stats they come up with! Freddy Sanchez (right) had a good game, going 4-5 with 2 runs and 3 RBIs, as he had a great game. Juan Uribe hit a 3-run homer as well, and about 5 other guys had 1 RBI too. I hope the Giants can beat the Rangers, but the Rangers also deserve one.

The Blue Jays Steal Our Coach

Well, goodbye, John Farrell, we've enjoyed having you as a pitching coach. The Toronto Blue Jays have taken our beloved pitching coach, John Farrell (right) and making him their manager in a very similar situation to what happened last year with the Astros and Brad Mills. The Blue Jays have replaced manager Cito Gaston with John Farrell, who has been the Red Sox' pitching coach since 2007. He is 48 years old and pitched for 8 years with the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Angels during the late 1980's and early 1990's. The Red Sox' owner, John Henry, said that "He will be an effective, excellent manager;" so strong praise. We will miss him, as he was a great pitching coach, leading us to a World Series Championship and one of the best pitching staffs in the Major Leagues. We'll miss you, John!

2010: The Year Of The Underdog

Last night, the Giants beat the Phillies 3-2, and are going to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers. Last night, Cody Ross (left) was named NLCS MVP of 2010. The night before, Josh Hamilton (right) was named ALCS MVP. Over the full year, Cody Ross went .269/14/65, but he stepped it up a notch, going .350/3/5 in the NLCS. Josh Hamilton was a bit different, he did great in the season too, going .359/32/100, leading the league in batting average; in the ALCS he went .350/4/7. The 2010 World Series will be a definite pitching World Series, as both of these underdogs have fantastic pitching. On Wednesday, the Giants and Rangers will go up head to head in San Francisco for the 2010 World Series. Not much has been happening for the Red Sox, except for their plans to upgrade Fenway Park, which has been happening for several years may be finishing. So far, they have put seats on the Green Monster, and added a huge TV, now they are adding HD TVs instead of the two little scoreboards on the right and left sides of the field. I hope the Red Sox can have a good offseason, and I hope this is a great World Series.

Rangers-Yankees Split Next Two

Yesterday, the Yankees beat the Rangers 7-2, but the Rangers won the previous game 10-3, giving the Rangers a 3-2 lead in the series. C.J. Wilson did pretty badly, allowing 6 runs in 5 innings as that was probably the worst start by a Rangers pitcher this postseason, or at least ALCS. The Giants won their last two games, and are now winning 3-1 against the Phillies. I hope the Rangers and Giants make it to the World Series.

Lee Brilliant As Rangers Pull Ahead

Last night, the Rangers destroyed the Yankees 8-0 to pull ahead in the series 2-1! Cliff Lee (right) was simply fantastic, he struck out 13 and allowed 2 hits in 8 shutout innings. Josh Hamilton and Dustin Moreland each had 2 RBIs last night against the Yankees. Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz, and Bengie Molina all had 1 RBI last night. Josh Hamilton also scored two runs. Wouldn't it be fantastic if the Rangers won the ALCS, just 2 more wins for them!

Early Off-Season Red Sox News

Throughout my playoff coverage this offseason, I forgot the point of my blog, the Red Sox. So, to catch me up, here are a few things that have happened to the Sox... Darnell McDonald (right) is planning to have surgery on his thumb, McDonald had a pretty good year filling in for various outfielders, going .270/9/34. The Red Sox have also secured catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for 2011 with a 1 year, $750,000 contract. Also, the Sox have an unlikely, but possible chance at getting starter, Cliff Lee. Cliff Lee is a fantastic pitcher, who does exceptionally well against the Yankees and had an All-Star year in 2010, going 12-9/3.18/185. I hope the Sox can good moves, but to be honest, I don't think they need to if they can avoid injuries.

Yankees And Rangers Split First Two Of ALCS

After losing Game #1 of the ALCS to the Yankees, 5-6, after being ahead 5-0, the Rangers rebounded to beat the Yankees 7-2 today. Colby Lewis (right) dominated the Yankees today, he went 5.2 innings and allowed 2 runs, striking out 6, as he pitched pretty well today. Nelson Cruz and David Murphy each scored 2 runs, Murphy had a solo home run and 2 RBIs. Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, Bengie Molina, and Dustin Moreland each had one RBI. Josh Hamilton and Elvis Andrus each stole two bases today as the Rangers all around played a good ballgame. The Giants are also leading the Phillies 4-1 as I write this. In my opinion, a Rangers-Giants World Series would be a nice change of pace for MLB.

Pretty Good Coaches For Us

Apparently, the Red Sox have one of the best coaching staffs in baseball, because about half of them are being interviewed for a managerial position somewhere else. DeMarlo Hale (right) is currently the Red Sox bench coach, after being their third base coach for quite a few years. Hale is being interviewed for the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Marlins to be their manager. Third base coach, Tim Bogar, is also being interviewed for various jobs around the league. Pitching coach, John Farrel is also in demand; however, if you remember, Farrel was rumoured to have some managerial interviews, but he just stayed with us, so it's ok, I think. I hope the Sox can keep all their great coaches.

The Rays Are Out!!!!

Last night the Rangers beat the Rays 5-1, and therefore, are going to the ALCS! Cliff Lee pitched so well again, allowing 1 run and going the distance, he is such a good playoff pitcher! Ian Kinsler (right) had a great game too, going 3-4 with a 2-run homer and 3 RBIs. Josh Hamilton also had an RBI for the Rangers last night. I really hope that the Rangers can knock out the Yankees and that my NL team (the Giants) can knock out the Phillies, wouldn't a Rangers-Giants World Series be a change of pace?