The Chicago White Sox made believers out of all of us with their improbable win in four games over Roger Clemons and Astros. It was particularly sweet to see George Herbert Walker (October Surprise/Skull and Bones) Bush, the Elder and his mother, er, ah, wife Barbara get the front row seats at the Houston MLB teams disaster! Amen! I am sorry for Myk's buddy Roger Clemons who I do like very much, maybe go out with a World Series loss. 

It's sometimes very hard for great players to get back to Championship games - look at poor Dan Marina in Pro Football, with the once proud Dolphins. Best of luck to all 30 clubs competing in the offseason for free agents as the 102nd World Series race, ostensibly gets under way next April!" Moose

"I don't feel sorry for Mr Rich man Roger "The SportsRage Dodger" Clemens. He is a very good player though we all know that." Myk

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Posednik's homer (not Simpson!) finishes off Houston and Myk's buddy Roger the Rocket in Chicago, in the World Series - for now

The Chicago White Sox, in their first World Series since 1959, took a commanding two-0 lead to Houston for the 2005 World Series. Houston will have two games back home to regroup!" Moose

MLB Playoffs Results and Notes -
New York Yankees 3, California Angels 2
Houston 7, Atlanta 6, 18 innings
Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 3

Notes - The White Sox won their Series, 3-0 v. last years Champ Red Sox. The White Sox haven't won the MLB Championship Series since 1917. They could very well be this years Red Sox, who last year won their first World Series in 86 years. Myk won't be too happy about it but his buddy Roger Clemons was awesome again and the Astros look hard to beat." Moose

MLB Report: Marlins in lead for the National League Wild Card behind a smoki' "D-Train" named Dontrelle Willis By: Rich Salzer and Michele DeWalt 

Dontrelle WIllis, the 6'4" lefty pitcher-hitter won his 21st game of the season, tying him for the Major League lead with the lead pitcher for the Saint Louis Cardinals, who sparred with the Red Sox in the MLB Championship Series last Oct. Willis also hit a three-run homer in the fifth, his first at-bat-homer since hitting one in Puerto Rico, on April 14th of '04, v. Montreal. The Marlins are one-half game up in the National League Wild Card race over the Houston Astros, who they beat last night, 8-2, and one-and-a-half games up on Philly. Houston is the team of Myk Aussie's mate, Roger (Rocket) Clemons.' Moose

"He's not my mate Moose. Moose is being sarcastic. Read below if anyone is interested in the story about Roger from Super Bowl in Houston awhile ago" Myk Aussie

MLB Update By: Scott Baxter 

5 trades went down before the deadline, very uneventful:

1. Matt Lawton to the Cubs - Pirates get Jody Gerut Lawton is decent hitter, probably play left field. Currently hitting .277, 10, 44. Will hit either 1st, 2nd or 6th in the order. Pittsburgh gets Jody Gerut, a 4th outfielder who came to the Cubs less than two weeks ago from the Cleveland Indians for Va. Beach native OF Jason Dubois (pronounced Du-Boys). OK trade from the Cubs perspective, but it won't help them get the Wild Card spot.

2. Kyle Farnsworth to the Braves - Tigers get a prospectFarnsworth (former Cub) can really bring it - throws around 100 MPH. Could close games, but is better suited for 7th and 8th innings (or as I call it, the 8th inning closer). Can get wild at times with pitches and mentality. Big (former football player, 6'5", 230lbs.) and can be intimidating. Good pickup for the Braves, who need someone to set up surprising Jay Reitsma

3. Geoff Blum to the White Sox - Padres get a prospect Blum is a bench player and can play 6 or 7 different positions. Ken Williams had to settle for Blum, but wanted more to shore up the pale hose before the playoffs.

4. Ron Villone to the Marlins - Mariners get a couple of pitching prospects. Villone could be the lefty specialist or a two inning guy. Most importantly, it does two things, a. shore up the bullpen for the Marlins which is their weak point, b. Marlins will keep A.J. Burnett (who has since gone 3-0 with a 1.22 ERA in his last 3 starts).

5. Buddy Groom to the D'backs - Yankees get either a player to be named (or soon to be released later) or cash

Groom was designated for assignment by the Yanks 4 days ago when the Yanks traded for Shawn Chicon on 28 July. Journeyman, Groom will only be used as a situational left pitcher. Groom has benefited from being left-handed.

That is it for the deadline trades. Teams can still trade players up till August 31st, but the players must clear waivers in order to be traded.

Example: Scott Baxter for the Cubs will be traded to the Braves. Baxter must clear waivers before he is traded to the Braves. If Baxter clears every team (goes from worst record to best record), then the Cubs can trade Baxter to the Braves. However, if another team claims Baxter (usually a division rival, but not often for paybacks can be hell), let's say the New York Mets, then the Cubs either deals Baxter to the Mets or the Cubs pulls him back from waivers (and can not be put back on waivers for the rest of the year.)" Scotty

From Scott" We are two weeks away from baseball's All-Star Game in Detroit, these are the things that have happened that are unexpectedly positive:

Suprises: Positive:

The Chicago White Sox - best record in baseball at 50-24 (as of 6/27/05). They have done it by great pitching (especially the starters), with team ERA of 3.54, best in the majors. Jon Garland leads the junior circuit in wins (12), but Mark Buehrle is their best pitcher at 9-1 and a 2.48 ERA. Add in Freddy Garcia at 7-3 with a good bullpen, and they have become the best staff in the American League. Currently, they are 9.5 games ahead of the Twins, the favorites in the AL Central.

Washington Nationals - The first year in DC since 1971 has provided with the surprise in the NL East. Currently, the Nats are 3 games ahead of Atlanta. They win a lot of one-run games (17-7), but don't have a lot of offense (15th in NL in runs, tied for last in HRs), outscored by 6 runs, but a healthy Nick Johnson (.320 avg.), and Livan Hernandez (11 wins), and an awesome home record (had a 12 game home winning streak broken on Sunday) have propelled the Ex-Expos into first. 

The Baltimore Orioles - Good young starting pitching has helped the Orioles get off to a fast start with Daniel Cabrera and Erik Bedard to help compliment a very good offense. Currently at 42-33, they are leading the American League Wild Card race. On the negative side, Bedard is out with a knee injury, his status is very, very uncertain. Also, they have been slumping of late, and are currently 2.5 behind the Red Sox in the AL East. Considering that they have been in the doldrums since owner Peter Angelos wrongly fired Davey Johnson in 1997, this has been a definite improvement. A big factor in their success is:

Brian Roberts - Led the AL in doubles with 50 in 2004, and scored 107 runs, he is having a great power surge this year, hitting 12 HRs (already a career high by 8) and 42 RBIs (Previous high was 53 in 2004). He is currently leading the AL in average with .363 and is a lock to make the All-Star team in the AL. The second baseman is the catalyst for the O's strong start this year.

Derek Lee - Posting potential triple crown stats (.388 (1st in the NL, 22 HR (2nd), 64 RBI (tied-2nd)), he has been the most pleasant hitting surprise in the National League. The Cubs would be about 10-15 games under .500 (especially with their injuries from Kerry Wood and Mark Prior this season) had Lee have had his normal season. Right now, he is the 1st half MVP in the NL." The Baxter

MLB Update: + Why is somebody as u....(Moose ?? I don't want to be sued!" Myk) as Jon Saraceno bashing John Rocker, who at least knows how to spell his name right?

Scores from this weekend:
Milwaukee (still one of the best 'AAA' teams in the 'Bigs) 4,
Pitts(we should stop there!)burgh 3
San Francisco [Rocker's favorite town - just kdding big John!) 4,
Houston 2
Chicago ("Anybody can have a bad century") Cubs 6, Washington National Expos 3
New York Mets 2, Saint Louis 0
Philadelphia 12, Cincinnati 2
Colorado 18, Arizona 3
Chicago White Sox 5, Baltimore 3
Texas 9, Minnesota 6
Tampa Bay 3, Kansas City 2
Cleveland 6, Toronto 4

Notes - Rained out Saturday; The California [not Anaheim of L.A, or whatever] Angels v. Detroit. Postponed, they will play a doubleheader later in season. By then it may be the 'Detroit of Michigan Tigers', or some such other Political Stupidity. Is it just me, or why do idiots like Jon Saraceno and that other guy have to keep screwing with the rehabilitating John Rocker? 90% of what Rock-head said when he was drunk that time, in Sports Ill.(I'll leave it there) was true! When is Sarceno gonna, say do something useful, like GET A REAL HAIRCUT? This guy is the worst Sportswriter that "USA Yesterday" has. Actually, I exaggerated; he's NOT that good!" Moose

Division Leaders through Monday, April. 25th:

American. Leader.: East: Baltimore
American. Leader: Central: Chicago White Sox
American. Leader: West: California Angels (of Los Angeles via Anaheim!)

National. Leader: East: Atlanta
National Leader: Central: Saint Louis
National Leader: West: Los Angeles Dodgers (the real team from L.A., like the Nba's Clippers)" Moose

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