I Got Five On It: Don’t Crown the Detroit Tigers Just Yet
Hello, everybody. If I do have any followers of I Got Five On It, I apologize for not making a post yesterday, but I wasn’t feeling well. I was watching one of the games around 8:30 – and the next thing I know – I wake up and it’s 11:30. So I just went to bed after waking up, leaving my faithful readers in the dark. But I’m well rested after having 12 hours of sleep, and I’m all giddy about the Chicago White Sox home opening win against everyone’s 2012 AL Central Champions Detroit Tigers.
Defense Downs Detroit
First off, I must admit I’m a Chicago White Sox fan. Even though I have my allegiances toward the Sox, I feel I am as unbiased as I can be in regards to them, or anyone else in the AL Central for that matter. But I’m sure some readers will think I am a huge homer in saying that the Chicago White Sox have a legitimate chance in the American League Central this season.
Today’s game was a microcosm of why I believe the White Sox have a chance. The only people who counted out the White Sox early are the same people who thought they were rebuilding. However, those people are clueless and ignornant, considering Addison Reed equals Sergio Santos, Dayan Viciedo equals Carlos Quentin, and Chris Sale is better than Mark Buehrle. Other than that, it’s the same team that won 79 games last season with seemingly everyone having terrible years.
Now, I still think the Detroit Tigers will win the division, but the team has major flaws that everyone overlooked.
Matt Cain Allows Hits to Pitchers
Since Tim Lincecum’s rough outing on Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants have gotten great starts from their other two horses in the starting rotation. Madison Bumgarner dominated the Colorado Rockies yesterday, with Matt Cain getting the chance in the Giants’ home opener today. Cain didn’t disappoint the sold out crowd, and it’s pretty safe to assume that Cain’s game today will be in the top-3 for pitchscore all season. Cain threw a complete game, 1-hit shutout, allowing no walks and striking out 11.
Oh, that one hit, to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher James McDonald in the 6th inning. D’oh!
Adam Wainwright Gets Rocked
Well, Adam Wainwright techinally never pitched for the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals – who celebrated their championship during the home opener today against the Chicago Cubs – so maybe he doesn’t feel that bad.
Wainwright allowed eight runs in three innings, raising his ERA on the year to 11.42. Prior to the season, I believed Wainwright would be totally fine returning this season after having Tommy John surgery, but I’m starting to have a change of heart.
On the other end, Brady Quinn’s favorite wide receiver, Jeff Samardzija, earned his 2nd win of the season. He did struggled, however, allowing five runs in five innings.
A-Rod Ties The Kid
Say what you will about New York Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez, but he is going to have a milestone season if he plays up to par. Today, he crossed off one of those milestones, tying Ken Griffey Jr. on the all-time home run list.
The Boston Red Sox Thinks the Tampa Bay Rays’ Bullpen Is Bad
I think a lot of fans jumped the gun anointing the Tampa Bay Rays as the American League’s best team after they swept the New York Yankees. Granted, I have the Rays in the World Series, but that was before the season, so of course I’m going to stick to my guns. Having said all that, the Rays got hammered by the Red Sox today, losing 12-2. The Rays’ pen allowed nine runs in six innings of work, giving up a snowman in the 8th inning.
That’s all I got for you today! See y’all real soon.
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