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Ichiro, Hunter Win Ninth Gold Gloves

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:58:01 +0000

The American League Gold Glove winners were announced on Tuesday with Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners and Torii Hunter of the Angels capturing their ninth consecutive outfield awards. Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones completed the outfielders and was one of three newcomers on this year’s squad. The other newcomers were White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria.

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A familiar face was back in the mix too. 35-year-old Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter became the second-oldest player honored at the position. This was Jeter’s fourth Gold Glove award and his first since 2006. Jeter committed only eight errors in 554 chances on the season. The league’s other eight shortstops with more than 500 chances averaged 17 errors.

The other 2009 AL Gold Glove Winners included Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco.

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Ichiro, Hunter Win Ninth Gold Gloves

Torii Hunter states the obvious

Tony Baldwin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:50:48 +0000

Everyone stand up and thank Torii Hunter for stating the obvious. After learning that home runs were down around Major League Baseball in the biggest drop in 15 years, the Los Angeles Angels center fielder said the following:

“I think the steroid testing has something to do with it,” he said. “If there were any guys who were taking it, they’re not taking it anymore. I’d say it’s a small percentage, but of course it’s going to have an impact.”

We appreciate Hunter bringing this to our attention, but everyone, even non-baseball fans, knew that home run production would drop drastically after MLB instituted this drug testing policy.

According to an ESPN.com story, 2.01 home runs were hit this season, with Detroit Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera leading the American League (37) and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard topping the National League (48). Hunter went on to say the NL has advantage in long balls with more smaller parks.

Everyone likes the home run. It’s sexy, flashy and downright beastly, at times. But, what’s wrong with a few stolen bases, hit-and-runs, sacrifice bunts and putting the strategy back into the game. I certainly don’t mind it. But then again, chicks dig the long ball, as Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine remind us.

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Torii Hunter states the obvious

Create the Caption – September 11

Tony Baldwin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:38:58 +0000

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Angels for clinching the American League West. Here’s a picture of the Angels celebrating in the locker room after clinching. Can you come up with a funny caption? The best caption will win a pack of 2008 Upper Deck First Edition Update baseball cards (10 cards in the pack).

All entries for the prize must be sent in via email (to the right) or using the comments (below) by Saturday (9/13) at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

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Yankees and Angels brawl video

Tony Baldwin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:22:40 +0000

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels decided to mix it up a little Monday night. Torii Hunter was thrown out trying to score and was tagged out after running into catcher Ivan Rodriguez. After Hunter was called out, Rodriguez gave him a little elbow. It was on then.

Hunter went after Rodriguez and gave him a two-handed push to the back that Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes would have been proud of. Rodriguez then turned around and went back after Hunter, throwing a punch but coming up with nothing but air. After about two minutes of separating the parties involved, both Rodriguez and Hunter were ejected.

It wasn’t the most exciting fight to watch, but it’s good to see the Yankees still have some sort of fight left in them.

Yankees-Angels Brawl Video

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Yankees and Angels brawl video