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SQUEEZE PLAY BY ROGER KUZNIA
Alex Rodriguez's 3-homer, 10-RBI game notwithstanding, the first month of the season was marked by brilliant pitching performances, many of them by guys who probably didn't start the season on mixed-league rosters.
When White Sox righthander Jon Garland shut out the A's last week to move to 4-0, it was surprising. But Blue Jays lefthander Gustavo Chacin throwing eight shutout innings in Texas? Please. Through April, 37 pitchers eligible for the ERA lead had ERAs below 3.50--only 18 pitchers finished the 2004 season with sub-3.50 ERAs.
Yes, it is early, and not all of these hot starters will keep up their pace. But many of them will continue to have excellent seasons, and working a trade for one while he still is flying under the radar might be the way to go. A look at a few of this year's improbable fast-starting starters and whether you should buy or sell:
John Patterson, RHP, Nationals. Patterson gives Washington two mixed-league starters. (Livan Hernandez is the other.) Verdict: Buy, but there is a chance he still could be a free agent in your league.
Brett Myers, RHP, Phillies. The light bulb above Myers' head is now on. He is among the league leaders in strikeouts, and Philly's offense will score for him. Verdict: Buy.
Ryan Franklin, RHP, Mariners. He didn't start the season in the rotation, he is not a power pitcher, and he gives up more than his share of home runs. Verdict: Sell.
- Nomar Garciaparra makes homer history on his birthday.(The Providence Journal)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Lee, Robert July 23, 2002 700+ words
BOSTON _ Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra made history on Tuesday, leading the Red Sox to 22-4...Cleveland) and Bill Regan (June 16, 1928 against the Chicago White Sox), and he now has five home runs and 11 RBI in his last...
- Sizing up Nomar Garciaparra.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) July 31, 2004 700+ words
Byline: Dave van Dyck CHICAGO _ To say Nomar Garciaparra is an upgrade over Alex Gonzalez is like saying that Greg...year, $60 million contract extension, to either the White Sox or Dodgers. Instead Rodriguez when to the Yankees and...
- Glove affair with Nomar; Garciaparra plans to be quite a catch.
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Massarotti, Tony March 8, 1999 700+ words
FORT MYERS - Nomar Garciaparra has never trusted statistics, so he certainly is not going to...the fourth-highest total in the major leagues. Only Chicago White Sox rookie Mike Caruso (35), Montreal Expos veteran Mark Grudzielanek...
- Garciaparra nearing a return to playing field.(Nomar Garciaparra, Chicago Cubs)
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) Mitchell, Fred July 20, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Fred Mitchell CINCINNATI _ Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra soon will be taking a major step in his attempt to return...Some guys need more. Look at Frank Thomas (of the White Sox). I think he made an amazingly quick recovery after...
- White Sox's Konerko goes on market.(Konerko, Paul)
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) Dyck, Dave van November 11, 2005 700+ words
...does have an affinity for the White Sox. He will weigh everything...at working out a trade for White Sox center fielder Aaron Rowand...have interest in Frank Thomas (White Sox), Nomar Garciaparra (Cubs) or Mike Piazza (Mets...
- Super Sox: Nomar Garciaparra Bobbing Head Set For Release.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 24, 1999 700+ words
...superstars, Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. Licensed by Major League Baseball...Baseball Players Association, SAM's Nomar Garciaparra bobbing head is a hand-painted...certificate to ensure its authenticity. "Nomar Garciaparra is one of the up-and-coming stars...
- sportskool Video-on-Demand Network Launches on Cablevison; On-Demand Sports and...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 19, 2004 700+ words
...international soccer history. * Nomar Garciaparra: Major League Baseball All-Star...Verstegen personally trains Mia Hamm, Nomar Garciaparra, among others. His new book, Core...comments on sportskool from Mia Hamm, Nomar Garciaparra, Anna Kournikova and others. Screen...
- ONE-ON-ONE WITH Nomar Garciaparra.(Interview)
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest PRIME, JIM June 1, 2000 700+ words
...bright stars BOSTON RED SOX SHORTSTOP Nomar Garciaparra represents the future of baseball...Ted Williams before him, the name Nomar Garciaparra calls out for a nickname. The Splendid...else would be a mis-Nomar because Nomar Garciaparra is one of baseball's best ambassadors...
