Bleich Impresses in College World Series

Yankees 2008 2nd round draft pick Jeremy Bleich was impressive on Saturday in Stanford's opening round College World Series win over Florida State. Though he didn't figure in the 16-5 decision, Bleich allowed just a run in 5 innings while striking out 7. It was the first run Bleich had allowed in 25.2 innings. He left an impression on Seminoles head coach Mike Martin.

"I was very impressed with Bleich," Martin said. "He spotted his fastball all day and threw some crucial curveballs. His strikeout of (Buster) Posey was the best curve he threw all day. He felt the challenge and he answered it."

Bleich Impresses in College World Series

Yankees 2008 2nd round draft pick Jeremy Bleich was impressive on Saturday in Stanford's opening round College World Series win over Florida State. Though he didn't figure in the 16-5 decision, Bleich allowed just a run in 5 innings while striking out 7. It was the first run Bleich had allowed in 25.2 innings. He left an impression on Seminoles head coach Mike Martin.

"I was very impressed with Bleich," Martin said. "He spotted his fastball all day and threw some crucial curveballs. His strikeout of (Buster) Posey was the best curve he threw all day. He felt the challenge and he answered it."

Like it or Not, the World Series Goes on

Yes, there will be a World Series. Yes, there will be a World Series winner. And unfortunately, yes, it will most likely be the Red Sox. While the Rockies have captured our attention with their phenomenal play since the stretch run, 21 wins in 22 games, we're not convinced. The Rocks were a barely .500 team before their hot streak.

Make no mistake though, we will be rooting for the Rockies rooting against the Red Sox. We'll let 2-faced politicos like Rudy Guiliani tell a Boston crowd that he's rooting for the Red Sox in the WS. "I'm an AL fan". Yeah, okay Rudy.

The difference in this series should be Josh Beckett. He's an arrogant little prick, but right now no pitcher is more dominant than he. Beckett actually reminds us of a young Roger Clemens, and we didn't like that guy either.

The lack of a DH in games 3 thru 5 could also have a big impact on the series. You can't take David Ortiz's bat out of the lineup for up to 3 games. And Kevin Youkillis has been swinging the bat well again. Our guess is that Terry Francona's lineup will depend on the series situation. Choosing offense or defense depending on who leads in games and by how many.

We certainly won't be watching much of the series, especially if the Red Sox do as well as we expect. We've also hit our Joe Buck tolerance level for the season.

Win Rockies, Win.

Like it or Not, the World Series Goes on

Yes, there will be a World Series. Yes, there will be a World Series winner. And unfortunately, yes, it will most likely be the Red Sox. While the Rockies have captured our attention with their phenomenal play since the stretch run, 21 wins in 22 games, we're not convinced. The Rocks were a barely .500 team before their hot streak.

Make no mistake though, we will be rooting for the Rockies rooting against the Red Sox. We'll let 2-faced politicos like Rudy Guiliani tell a Boston crowd that he's rooting for the Red Sox in the WS. "I'm an AL fan". Yeah, okay Rudy.

The difference in this series should be Josh Beckett. He's an arrogant little prick, but right now no pitcher is more dominant than he. Beckett actually reminds us of a young Roger Clemens, and we didn't like that guy either.

The lack of a DH in games 3 thru 5 could also have a big impact on the series. You can't take David Ortiz's bat out of the lineup for up to 3 games. And Kevin Youkillis has been swinging the bat well again. Our guess is that Terry Francona's lineup will depend on the series situation. Choosing offense or defense depending on who leads in games and by how many.

We certainly won't be watching much of the series, especially if the Red Sox do as well as we expect. We've also hit our Joe Buck tolerance level for the season.

Win Rockies, Win.

If You Film it, They will Donate it

Kevin Costner has made 3 baseball films - 2 classics - "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham", and the clunker, "For the Love of the Game" (he also played an ex-player in "The Upside of Anger", but that doesn't count). Now Costner is trying to use his Hollywood pull to save Rosenblatt Stadium, the home of the college world series in Omaha, Nebraska.

A commercial will start airing today in which Costner will try to help raise funds for improvements to the 23,000+ seat stadium. CWS Inc., the local organizing group, estimates that at least $25 million in upgrades are needed to keep the place alive.

Rosenblatt Stadium has been host to the college world series for more than 50 years.

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photo courtesy of usatoday.com

If You Film it, They will Donate it

Kevin Costner has made 3 baseball films - 2 classics - "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham", and the clunker, "For the Love of the Game" (he also played an ex-player in "The Upside of Anger", but that doesn't count). Now Costner is trying to use his Hollywood pull to save Rosenblatt Stadium, the home of the college world series in Omaha, Nebraska.

A commercial will start airing today in which Costner will try to help raise funds for improvements to the 23,000+ seat stadium. CWS Inc., the local organizing group, estimates that at least $25 million in upgrades are needed to keep the place alive.

Rosenblatt Stadium has been host to the college world series for more than 50 years.

Source

photo courtesy of usatoday.com