I gave Scutaro a short ride from the complex to the Holiday Inn in WinterHaven a few years back. Nice kid.

Thanks for the update on Donna JR

Jason Kipnis had 136 at bats in 2011. If Wikipedia is correct, he is not eligible for Rookie of The Year missing it by 6 too many at bats.



From 1947 through 1956, each BBWAA voter used discretion as to who qualified as a rookie. In 1957, the term was first defined as someone with fewer than 75 at bats or 45 innings pitched in any previous Major League season.[1] This guideline was later amended to 90 at bats, 45 innings pitched, or 45 days on a Major League roster before September 1 of the previous year.[1] The current standard of 130 at bats, 50 innings pitched or 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club (excluding time in military service or on the disabled list) before September 1 was adopted in 1971.[1][6]

seagull wrote:I gave Scutaro a short ride from the complex to the Holiday Inn in WinterHaven a few years back. Nice kid.

Hard to believe Scutaro turns 37 this year.

Stat of the Day: The Cardinals, now just 31-30, actually have the second-most runs scored and second-best run differential in the major leagues, behind only Texas in both categories.

And since we took this series against The Cardinals, who still have over 100 games to improve, we now have won our last two series.

Over contenders, on the road, in their parks.

And now we are off for 12 less meaningful games against the National League, including 6 with one of J.R.'s lesser "than Indian" favored teams...the Reds.

I greatly dislike this part of the schedule.

I'll be in Cincy for the Wed night and Thurs afternoon games.

J.R. wrote:I'll be in Cincy for the Wed night and Thurs afternoon games.

Skyline Chili on the schedule? It would be on mine, though at present I am working like heck to lose some pounds and get back in playing shape.

Have a good time, and I know you will!

Your numbers may vary, but I'm clocking Casey Kotchman at .258 since May 1. I love his leather and heads up play. He's tracking to 60 RBI's and 15 home runs on the season. Not prototype for a 1st baseman, but his leather is special.

Believe it or not, with his overall .228 he is still at #18 among the 30 first baseman in MLB batting averages for the season.


If he continues at a .258 pace, he'd be in the Top Ten as of today.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/position/1b

Tonight's game will mark the first time since 1999 that the Indians and Reds will play with both teams in first place.

It ought to be the lead story on Baseball Tonight, but I'm going to guess that won't be happening.

To quote Michael Jackson, "I'll be there!"

Me, too.

HUSKER: Really? Where are your seats?

Our nearly all left handed batting lineup is a reason we are about to move to 31-19 on the season against right handed starters, say The Tribe announcers.

JR -I was replying to a different post, and now I can't even remember which one!