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RBLwebguy · 12-29-2012, 11:41 AM

AL Update - Dec 29th

As we enjoy the Christmas break in the Seamheads Laundry League, the Bronx Bombers continue to enjoy a big lead in the AL East, but the fact is, the other divisional opponents are all sub .500 teams. As long as they stay injury free, the East should be theirs to lose.

Who’s hot:

Yanks 1B Ted Kluszewski .414, 3 HR Last 7 games

The Royals continue to hold the lead in the AL Central, but that lead has shrunk by 1.5 games with the pesky Indians staying chase. The key to the Royal’s success this season has been pitching and having the League leading saves leader never hurts. John Wetteland has racked up 32 saves in 52 appearances with a 1.61 ERA.

Who’s hot:

Royals LHP Warren Spahn 1-0, 1.50 Last 3 games
Royals LHP Clayton Kershaw 3-0, 1.61 Last 4 games

Speaking of pitching, the Indians have had dominant pitching from their #1 and one of the Seamheads best in Bert Blyleven (15-3, 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) and having a lineup that boasts Ted Williams (.348 BAVG) and Tony Gwynn (.351 BAVG) doesn’t make things any easier for the Royals.

Who’s hot:

Indians RHP Jack Kramer 4-0, 1.35 Last 6 starts

The A’s are now enjoying a bit of cushion in the AL West with a 3.5 game lead on the Mariners. They are a team built around hitting and speed as they are first in the AL in BAVG, Hits, Runs and SB! Things will get tougher over the next week, as the will be facing both the AL Central’s best in KC and Cleveland.

Who’s hot:

A’s LF Bibb Falk .550, 0 HR Last 6 games
A’s 1B Harry H Davis .400, 3 HR Last 7 games

The Mariners seem to be over their slump going 7-3 in their last 10 games and have a chance to make ground playing two sub .500 teams in the Rays and Twins. While the M’s big masher Howard Johnson (.203 BAVG, 24 HR and 91 RBI) isn’t hitting for average, he is clutch with runners in scoring position driving in 72 of his 91 RBI. Let’s hope he stays healthy!

Who’s hot? How about who’s not!

2B Craig Biggio .100, 0 HR Last 5 games

Key injuries in the American League:

Rays -
LF Rickey Henderson torn anterior cruciate ligament 3 months
CF Bobby Thomson dislocated shoulder 2-3 months

Red Sox -
2B Sammy Strang broken bone in elbow 6-7 months
LF Barry Bonds fractured finger 4-5 week

Royals -
CF Andre Dawson diagnosis pending

White Sox -
P Darren Holmes partially torn labrum 3 months

Tigers -

P Gaylord Perry shoulder inflammation 5 weeks
P Dennys Reyes shoulder inflammation 3-4 months
SS Jose Valentin sprained knee 3 weeks

Oakland -

P Charles Nagy elbow inflammation 2-3 months

Rangers -

P Larry Anderson elbow surgery 2 months
P Roger Nelson torn elbow ligament 8-9 months
LF Riggs Stephenson strained groin 4-5 weeks

Angels -

1B Willie McCovey torn posterior cruciate ligament 7 months

Additional tidbits:

Harry Lumley of the Baltimore Orioles earned the AL Player of the Week for the week of August 10th! Lumley batted a lofty .458 average (11-24), collecting 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 4 runs scored.

C Javy Lopez of the New York Yankees takes home the AL Player of the Week Award for the week of August 3rd!

Baltimore Orioles: Jason Kendall goes 1 for 3 against the Kansas City Royals, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!

New York Yankees: Eddie Cicotte pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 6 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!

Oakland Athletics: Don Drysdale pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Le question de jour???

Can the dominant pitching of Bert Blyleven win himself the AL Cy Young award when Cy Young is also playing in this league?

Join us again on Jan 1st, 2013 when league action resumes!

Happy New Year from the Seamheads Laundry League!

12-29-2012, 11:41 AM	#13
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,157	Seamheads AL Christmas break report! AL Update - Dec 29th As we enjoy the Christmas break in the Seamheads Laundry League, the Bronx Bombers continue to enjoy a big lead in the AL East, but the fact is, the other divisional opponents are all sub .500 teams. As long as they stay injury free, the East should be theirs to lose. Who’s hot: Yanks 1B Ted Kluszewski .414, 3 HR Last 7 games The Royals continue to hold the lead in the AL Central, but that lead has shrunk by 1.5 games with the pesky Indians staying chase. The key to the Royal’s success this season has been pitching and having the League leading saves leader never hurts. John Wetteland has racked up 32 saves in 52 appearances with a 1.61 ERA. Who’s hot: Royals LHP Warren Spahn 1-0, 1.50 Last 3 games Royals LHP Clayton Kershaw 3-0, 1.61 Last 4 games Speaking of pitching, the Indians have had dominant pitching from their #1 and one of the Seamheads best in Bert Blyleven (15-3, 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) and having a lineup that boasts Ted Williams (.348 BAVG) and Tony Gwynn (.351 BAVG) doesn’t make things any easier for the Royals. Who’s hot: Indians RHP Jack Kramer 4-0, 1.35 Last 6 starts The A’s are now enjoying a bit of cushion in the AL West with a 3.5 game lead on the Mariners. They are a team built around hitting and speed as they are first in the AL in BAVG, Hits, Runs and SB! Things will get tougher over the next week, as the will be facing both the AL Central’s best in KC and Cleveland. Who’s hot: A’s LF Bibb Falk .550, 0 HR Last 6 games A’s 1B Harry H Davis .400, 3 HR Last 7 games The Mariners seem to be over their slump going 7-3 in their last 10 games and have a chance to make ground playing two sub .500 teams in the Rays and Twins. While the M’s big masher Howard Johnson (.203 BAVG, 24 HR and 91 RBI) isn’t hitting for average, he is clutch with runners in scoring position driving in 72 of his 91 RBI. Let’s hope he stays healthy! Who’s hot? How about who’s not! 2B Craig Biggio .100, 0 HR Last 5 games Key injuries in the American League: Rays - LF Rickey Henderson torn anterior cruciate ligament 3 months CF Bobby Thomson dislocated shoulder 2-3 months Red Sox - 2B Sammy Strang broken bone in elbow 6-7 months LF Barry Bonds fractured finger 4-5 week Royals - CF Andre Dawson diagnosis pending White Sox - P Darren Holmes partially torn labrum 3 months Tigers - P Gaylord Perry shoulder inflammation 5 weeks P Dennys Reyes shoulder inflammation 3-4 months SS Jose Valentin sprained knee 3 weeks Oakland - P Charles Nagy elbow inflammation 2-3 months Rangers - P Larry Anderson elbow surgery 2 months P Roger Nelson torn elbow ligament 8-9 months LF Riggs Stephenson strained groin 4-5 weeks Angels - 1B Willie McCovey torn posterior cruciate ligament 7 months Additional tidbits: Harry Lumley of the Baltimore Orioles earned the AL Player of the Week for the week of August 10th! Lumley batted a lofty .458 average (11-24), collecting 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 4 runs scored. C Javy Lopez of the New York Yankees takes home the AL Player of the Week Award for the week of August 3rd! Baltimore Orioles: Jason Kendall goes 1 for 3 against the Kansas City Royals, extending his hitting streak to 20 games! New York Yankees: Eddie Cicotte pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 6 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed! Oakland Athletics: Don Drysdale pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! Le question de jour??? Can the dominant pitching of Bert Blyleven win himself the AL Cy Young award when Cy Young is also playing in this league? Join us again on Jan 1st, 2013 when league action resumes! Happy New Year from the Seamheads Laundry League!