david price.
I can’t even imagine being David Price right now. The Tampa Bay rookie played his first Major League game just over a month ago. He is 23-years-old and wasn’t even playing professional baseball 16 months ago. His first Major League win didn’t come until the playoffs. His first Major League save sent his team to the World Series. And it was pretty clear that the intensity didn’t phase him at all.
So today, the first day of the World Series: best of luck to Price and his TB Rays.
Prediction: Rays in 6
ADAM JONES
Over a decade ago, Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s number: no player would wear his number again. This year, on the anniversary of his debut, players around baseball wore #42 as a tribute to Jackie.
Adam Jones wore #42 for the Orioles. This kid (yes, kid. he’s 1.5 years younger than me) is on my fantasy team, so I was excited that he hit a home run. But more importantly, a nice tribute to Jackie Robinson. When Adam hit the home run, one of the commentators said, “Somewhere, Jackie Robinson is smiling.” I’m sure he is. Go Orioles!
rookie
congrats to Richmonder Justin Verlander for winning the american league Rookie of the Year award! good to have more reasons be proud of Richmond.