Baseball - August 2007

he make the Hall of Fame? So far in his 7 year MLB career, the 33 year old Ichiro has 1,510 hits and is a career .343 hitter, and has 6 gold gloves in center and right field. He recently signed a 5 year extension with the Mariners through 2012 for 90 million, and he said he wants to play 5 more years after that, so that is 10 more seasons, so, 17 total. I believe he will retire in 2017 at the age of 43, with 3,541 career hits, and a .330 career BA and with 13 gold gloves. And will be a first ballot Hall of Famer in 2023, what do you think?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichiro_Suzuki

2007-08-10 12:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

398 HR's, 1,266 RBI's and .265 career BA. He was a 2 time MVP - 1982 & 1983, 7 time All Star, and 5 time gold glover. Murphy mostly played outfield for the Braves, but also played for the Phillies and Rockies, he also played catcher and 1B. His number 3 was retired by the Braves, and he was a very clean guy, no drinking, drugs, he's a mormon. Even though he played in parts of 18 seasons, the first 2 and last 2 he barely played any games, so he really only played 14 full seasons. He was dominant during the 80's. His career number are right up there with Hall of Famer Reds Catcher/First Baseman Johnny Bench - 17 year career - 1967-1983 - 2,048 hits, 389 HR's, 1,376 RBI's and .267 lifetime hitter. What got Bench in was the fact he was on the Big Red Machine and won 3 World Series titles vs. none for Murphy, who was on some pretty bad Braves teams. I say vote him in, what do you think? And I think it's great he has been outspoken against steroids and Barry Bonds HR record.

2007-08-10 11:50:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Houston Colt .45s (later Astros) had a clubhouse guy nicknamed "Murph." Anyone know who he is?

I once had the pleasure of dining with the great Rusty Staub who told a humorous story about his early days with the Colts. It featured a character named Murph who Staub simply called a "clubhouse guy." It seems that when the players would grow tired of autographing articles passed to them in the dugout or clubhouse, they'd give them to Murph to sign. After awhile, Murph had mastered all of their signatures! Who the heck is Murph? Any clue?

2007-08-10 11:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by Pablo 3

Im curious compared to his total at bats if my figures are correct Babe had 8399 abs, where as Hank had an amazing 12000+ and bonds haz more than 9000 so technically then comparing there ab seems the only logical way to see who hit more in less time Ruth had far more than anybody Im I correct? Why do so many disregard this?

2007-08-10 10:56:21 · 13 answers · asked by tom2112_1 2

Tim Kurkjian said Tom Glavine is a better pitcher because of his longevity. I guess that makes Julio Franco a better hitter than Ted Williams.

2007-08-10 10:17:57 · 23 answers · asked by Dodgerblue 5

Mastui is been hitting better and been hitting homers lately while arod is in kinda of slump.

Who would you rather have?
MAstui or Arod

2007-08-10 10:03:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's at the Cleveland stadium, am i allowed to bring like some food in a plastic baggie or a watter bottle? or gatorade?

2007-08-10 10:02:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do u think of barry bonds breaking the record

2007-08-10 09:51:01 · 23 answers · asked by shaq 1

2007-08-10 09:48:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 09:35:08 · 15 answers · asked by vandal3332000 1

Why did Billy Martin dislike Reggie so much?

2007-08-10 09:26:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The tv series THE BRONX IS BURNING is making Reggie Jackson out to be a nasty, rude person. The tv show is also making Jackson to be proud.

I read Reggie's biography and believe that he was a victim of racism and envy within the Yankees.

Your thoughts?

2007-08-10 09:25:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that this is going to seem like a weird question, but I've always wondered... Derek Jeter's full name is Derek Sanderson Jeter, was he named after Derek Sanderson the hockey player??

2007-08-10 09:03:44 · 12 answers · asked by Leonor 5

2007-08-10 08:43:35 · 23 answers · asked by Vilhelm 3

I love baseball and the players that play the game. Kind of how people show up red carpets for movie screenings. Where do they hang out when in LA or Anaheim (besides on the field) We always hear of players (like ARod ha hah ha) being seen around town (Toronto, Chicago) but I live here and never see a player.

2007-08-10 08:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by meme 5

what that sound is?

It's The Atlanta Braves right on your tail and getting ready to pass you a** after we took 2 of 3 again! And you just got lucky it wasn't a sweep.

Chipper kills you again!

thoughts?

weeder

2007-08-10 07:58:11 · 9 answers · asked by weeder 6

my favorite player is Chase Utley but he is on the DL so he won't be playing in tommrrow's game (aganist the braves.) i have 2 jerseys and one shirt i could pick from: a Chase Utley jersey a Jimmy Rollins Jersey and a Cole Hamels shirt. usually i wear the Chase jersey to the games (unless Cole Hamels is pitching but he won't be becasue he is pitching tonight), but becasue Chase is on the DL idk if i should wear it or not even though he is my favorite player. my mom says i should wear the Chase jersey like i usually do even though he is not playing, but what do you think?

2007-08-10 07:20:03 · 13 answers · asked by feenafee 4

I am having a hard time finding out the players. Anyone know? They were ranked one of the best minor leagues of all time I believe..

2007-08-10 06:49:58 · 1 answers · asked by Sandy! 1

i HATE David Ortiz aka "big papi' aka SHREK. he always hits stuped homeruns and last year when ortiz and jeter were in the running for MVP, Shrek was talking bad about jeter. Ortiz dosnt even play in the field so why would he evewn think he could be MVP?? he sits on the bench because hes too fat to field. who do you HATE and why??

2007-08-10 06:48:02 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean yankees, mets, giants and dodgers you know the orginals and the present ones i know darryl strawberry played for all but has anyone won them all

2007-08-10 06:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by Cherokee74™ 2

as a player or manager either or now i have no clue but if i had to guess id say maybe yogi berra anyone know for sure ill take guess too though

2007-08-10 06:42:42 · 5 answers · asked by Cherokee74™ 2

2007-08-10 06:32:39 · 14 answers · asked by Freeze-92 3

the Yankees/Cleveland Series?

2007-08-10 06:08:42 · 27 answers · asked by boss bee - YANKEES FOREVER!!!! 5

It doesn't have to be a current player.

2007-08-10 06:08:02 · 39 answers · asked by Adam 7

I grew up loving the sport, but with all the roid usage, the animosity surrounding Bonds, the CONSTANT ejections (the latest being Clemens and Torre), is there any hope for the beleaguered pastime? I contend it all started with the strike in the 90's and went downhill from there. It's becoming more of a "thug" sport than basketball ever was in my opinion. Any thoughts?

2007-08-10 05:48:52 · 12 answers · asked by Mforce 2

2007-08-10 05:37:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Very tough rules question - first right answer with explanation gets the points.

2007-08-10 05:25:25 · 21 answers · asked by artistictrophy@sbcglobal.net 4

During the time of Babe Ruth, when a ball hit the ground and went over the fence, was that considered a home run???

2007-08-10 04:49:44 · 16 answers · asked by jr2007 4

he has hit, 376 HR's, 2,062 hits, 410 Doubles, 1,260 RBI's and .306 BA. Plus he's a switch hitter and it always looks good playing your entire career for one team, I don't care what people say to disagree with that, the writers like that. The only knock against him is he has played in the steroid era, and thus, that might stigmatize him. Did Chipper juice? who knows.

2007-08-10 04:42:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

because the DH is a position, he should get in just like players who play the field. Edgar Martinez, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Stan Musial, Roger Hornsby and Lou Gehrig are the only players in MLB history with over 300 career HR's, 500 doubles, a career batting average .300 or higher, a career on-base percentage higher than .400 and a career slugging percentage higher than .500. Plus Edgar played his entire career - 1987-2004 with one team, the Seattle Mariners, which always looks good on paper. His career batting average was .312, 309 HR's, 1,261 RBI's, and 2,247 hits. And lets not forget, he played 591 games at 3B and 1B, besides his 1,412 games as DH. He was never involved in contract disputes, personal scandals, drug allegations or anything. He was a consumate professional and a great family man, role model of kids and the greater Seattle area. The HOF should honor those traits as well. I would say, he deserves it more than Baines. Also, Edgar won 2 batting titles.

2007-08-10 04:25:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous