Tuesday, December 15, 2015

2016 NHL All-Star Game Personal Selections

Atlantic Division
G- 41 Craig Anderson (Senators)

Metropolitan Division
G- 30 Henrik Lundqvist (Rangers)

Central Division
G- 50 Corey Crawford (Blackhawks)

Pacific Division
G- 30 Ryan Miller (Canucks)

Thursday, November 5, 2015

2016 NFL Pro Bowl Personal Selections

Quarterbacks
1. 3 Russell Wilson (Seahawks)
2. 1 Cam Newton (Panthers)
3. 7 Colin Kaepernick (49ers)
4. 11 Alex Smith (Chiefs)
5. 12 Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
6. 5 Tyrod Taylor (Bills)

Running Backs
1. 24 Devonta Freeman (Falcons)
2. 23 Chris Johnson (Cardinals)
3. 28 Adrian Peterson (Vikings)
4. 22 Doug Martin (Buccaneers)
5. 30 Todd Gurley (Rams)
6. 29 Justin Forsett (Ravens)

Wide Recievers
1. 11 Tavon Austin (Rams)
2. 14 Jarvis Landry (Dolphins)
3. 19 Ted Ginn (Panthers)
4. 10 Corey Brown (Panthers)
5. 18 Percy Harvin (Bills)
6. 17 Jarius Wright (Vikings)
7. 13 De'Anthony Thomas (Chiefs)
8. 11 Julian Edelman (Patriots)

Fullbacks
1. 35 Mike Tolbert (Panthers)
2. 45 Jay Prosch (Texans)

Tight Ends
1. 82 Richard Rodgers (Packers)
2. 88 Jimmy Graham (Seahawks)
3. 88 Greg Olsen (Panthers)
4. 83 Jacob Tamme (Falcons)

Tackles
1. 79 Garry Gilliam (Seahawks)
2. 74 Mike Remmers (Panthers)
3. 73 Ryan Schraeder (Falcons)
4. 77 Marcus Gilbert (Steelers)
5. 70 Bobby Massie (Cardinals)
6. 72 Eric Fisher (Chiefs)

Guards
1. 64 J.R. Sweezy (Seahawks)
2. 68 Justin Britt (Seahawks)
3. 70 Trai Turner (Panthers)
4. 68 Andrew Norwell (Panthers)
5. 65 Chris Chester (Falcons)
6. 67 Andy Levitre (Falcons)

Centers
1. 62 Drew Nowak (Seahawks)
2. 67 Ryan Kalil (Panthers)
3. 68 Mike Person (Falcons)
4. 61 Mitch Morse (Chiefs)

Defensive Ends
1. 76 Greg Hardy (Cowboys)
2. 99 J.J. Watt (Texans)
3. 95 Chandler Jones (Patriots)
4. 94 Ezekiel Ansah (Lions)
5. 72 Michael Bennett (Seahawks)
6. 96 Carlos Dunlap (Bengals)

Defensive Tackles
1. 99 Kawann Short (Panthers)
2. 97 Geno Atkins (Bengals)
3. 99 Aaron Donald (Rams)
4. 93 Gerald McCoy (Buccaneers)
5. 90 Michael Brockers (Rams)
6. 93 Ndamakong Suh (Dolphins)

Inside Linebackers
1. 58 Kwon Alexander (Buccaneers)
2. 56 Karlos Dansby (Browns)
3. 51 Paul Posluszny (Jaguars)
4. 52 Preston Brown (Bills)

Outside Linebackers
1. 58 Thomas Davis (Panthers)
2. 50 Justin Houston (Chiefs)
3. 92 Pernell McPhee (Bears)
4. 53 Malcolm Smith (Raiders)
5. 55 Anthony Barr (Vikings)
6. 52 Chad Greenway (Vikings)

Cornerbacks
1. 24 Josh Norman (Panthers)
2. 22 Marcus Peters (Chiefs)
3. 26 Tramaine Brock (49ers)
4. 20 Kenneth Acker (49ers)
5. 26 Logan Ryan (Patriots)
6. 41 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Giants)
7. 21 Aqib Talib (Broncos)
8. 24 Darrelle Revis (Jets)

Strong Safeties
1. 29 Mike Adams (Colts)
2. 26 Walter Thurmond (Eagles)

Free Safeties
1. 20 Reggie Nelson (Bengals)
2. 32 Tyrann Mathieu (Cardinals)

Kickers
1. 9 Justin Tucker (Ravens)
2. 3 Stephen Gostkowski (Patriots)

Return Specialists
1. 16 Tyler Lockett (Seahawks)
2. 17 Dwayne Harris (Giants)

Punters
1. 5 Matt Bosher (Falcons)
2. 1 Pat McAfee (Colts)

Special Teamers
1. 26 Don Carey (Lions)
2. 57 D.J. Alexander (Chiefs)

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

What the Tigers Should Do to Fix the Mud Hens

The Toledo Mud Hens are going through their eighth straight playoff-less season. Fortunately, their parent Detroit Tigers seem determined to turn things around, as the team has stated they want to put more money into their minor league affiliates.

However, determination alone isn't enough. To put the Mud Hens back on top, they'll need to make all the right decisions about what players to put on the field, and what manager to put in the dugout. Although we as fans don't have the inside information to see what specific players the Tigers will place on the Mud Hens roster, we can use statistics to deduce what type of player they should bring in to win more games.

The main aspect of the Mud Hens that needs the most improvement is the pitching. The team does a nice job of producing runs (in fact, they are actually in the top five in the International League in RBI's), but their pitching certainly offsets the numbers there. The Mud Hens are highest in runs allowed by 80 runs (640), earned runs by 84 (585), walks by 25 (474), as well as second-highest in hits allowed with 1,115.

Obviously, the most frightening statistic is the vast amount of earned runs allowed compared to the other teams in the league. Where the Tigers should start looking is their starting pitchers in their Class AA affiliate Erie SeaWolves, as well as the free agent market. They should take a look at the number of quality starts the pitchers have first, which means the number of games that a starter has pitched at least six innings only allowing three earned runs or less. With the relatively solid run support provided by the Mud Hens batters, these pitchers should flourish if they were to be brought into Toledo. If this issue is resolved, they should have a much more competitive season in 2016.

The other serious concern regarding Mud Hen pitching is the number of walks given to opposing batters. This is where a good scouting department comes in handy, as they have the ability to scope out pitchers who have good control of their pitches, as well as those who don't get flustered under pressure and nibble around the strike zone, for fear of getting hit off of. This quality is especially important for relief pitchers, where walks are even more haunting in late game situations. It may not seem like much, but could be the difference between winning and losing a few games.

These problems are the ones that the Tigers should be allocating the most money to for fixing their struggling Triple-A farm team. Resolving these issues should bring the Toledo Mud Hens one step closer to a playoff run.


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

2015 Triple-A All-Star Game Personal Selections

International League
1B- 23 Kyle Roller (SWB)
2B- 27 Rob Refsnyder (SWB)
SS- 16 Dixon Machado (TOL)
3B- 22 Matt Davidson (CHA)
C- 7 Austin Romine (SWB)
DH- 16 J.P. Arencibia (DUR)
OF- 9 Corey Brown (DUR)
OF- 26 Dariel Alvarez (NOR)
OF- 15 Trayce Thompson (CHA)
SP- 39 Erik Johnson (CHA)
SP- 43 Adrian Sampson (IND)
RP- 43 Maikel Cleto (CHA)
RP- 43 Shawn Armstrong (COL)

Pacific Coast League
1B- 21 Jon Singleton (FRE)
2B- 27 Jamie Romak (REN)
SS- 9 Javier Baez (IOW)
3B- 37 Adam Duvall (SAC)
C- 26 Francisco Pena (OMA)
DH- 17 Matt Duffy (FRE)
OF- 23 Peter O'Brien (REN)
OF- 27 Patrick Kivlehan (TAC)
OF- 47 Jarrett Parker (SAC)
SP- 32 Steven Matz (LV)
SP- 17 Andrew Heaney (SL)
RP- 19 Justin Germano (TAC)
RP- 11 Leonel Campos (EP)
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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Mason Comets v. La Salle Lancers Baseball Play-by-Play, Thu. May 28, 2015

Mason Comets Starters
P- 9 Rodney Hutchison, Jr.
C- 14 Tyler Krabbe
1B- 24 Andy Marzheuser
2B- 4 Michael Treft
3B- 21 Dylan Bryan
SS- 2 Vince Vannelle
LF- 32 Joe Williams
CF- 30 Logan Williams
RF- 23 Ronnie Engelman
DH- 12 Nick Northcut

La Salle Lancers Starters
P- 10 Nick Ernst
C- 21 Nigel Williams
1B- 15 Eric Greene
2B- 40 Tyler Wardwell
3B- 2 Joey Wenning
SS- 6 Tim Casey
LF- 22 Alec Lane
CF- 1 Andrew Sexton
RF- 28 Anthony Bell
DH- 20 Kevin Browne

Top 1st
M. Treft singles to LF
D. Bryan grounds to P, M. Treft advances
T. Krabbe singles to CF, M. Treft advances
R. Hutchison, Jr. grounds to SS, T. Krabbe out

Bottom 1st
T. Casey grounds to SS
A. Sexton grounds to SS
A. Bell singles to SS
A. Bell caught stealing

Top 2nd
N. Northcut singles to CF
V. Vannelle grounds to SS, N. Northcut out
R. Engelman singles to 3B
A. Marzheuser singles to CF, R. Engelman advances
R. Engelman advances on passed ball
L. Williams flies to LF

Bottom 2nd
N. Williams grounds to 3B
E. Greene grounds to SS
K. Browne strikes out

Top 3rd
M. Treft flies to RF
D. Bryan flies to RF
T. Krabbe flies to RF

Bottom 3rd
J. Wenning strikes out
T. Wardwell flies to CF
A. Lane grounds to SS

Top 4th
R. Hutchison, Jr. grounds to 3B
N. Northcut grounds to P
V. Vannelle singles to CF
R. Engelman singles to LF
D. Fluker pinch runs for V. Vannelle
A. Marzheuser strikes out

Bottom 4th
T. Casey singles to CF
A. Sexton grounds to P, T. Casey advances
A. Bell walks
N. Williams singles to LF, T. Casey & A. Bell advance
E. Greene grounds to 2B, T. Casey scores, A. Bell & N. Williams advances
K. Browne strikes out

Top 5th
L. Williams singles to CF
M. Treft singles to SS, L. Williams advances
D. Bryan grounds to 1B, L. Williams & M. Treft advance
Mound Visit
T. Krabbe flies to CF, L. Williams scores, M. Treft advances
R. Hutchison, Jr. grounds to 2B

Bottom 5th
J. Wenning strikes out
T. Wardwell grounds to SS
A. Lane strikes out

Top 6th
N. Northcut doubles to LF
J. Young pinch runs for N. Northcut
V. Vannelle grounds to C, J. Young advances
Mound Visit
R. Engelman strikes out
A. Marzheuser grounds to P

Bottom 6th
T. Casey grounds to 1B
A. Sexton singles to RF
A. Bell flies to 2B
N. Williams grounds to 1B

Top 7th
L. Williams grounds to SS
M. Treft walks
D. Bryan walks, M. Treft advances
Mound Visit
T. Krabbe singles to LF, M. Treft & D. Bryan advances
R. Hutchison, Jr. flies to RF, M. Treft scores
J. Grace pinch runs for D. Bryan
N. Northcut fouls to RF

Bottom 7th
E. Greene grounds to 2B
K. Browne strikes out
J. Wenning grounds to 3B

Game Over

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Troy Trojans v. Mason Comets Baseball Play-by-Play, Sat. May 23, 2015

Troy Trojans Baseball
P- 14 Ryan Lavy
C- 5 Tyler Lambert
1B- 31 Jared Bair
2B- 16 Dalton Cascaden
3B- 4 Alec Demone
SS- 2 Zach Thompson
LF- 3 Josh Fulker
CF- 10 Hayden Kotwica
RF- 9 Collin Moeller
DH- 6 Trenton Wood

Mason Comets Baseball
P- 24 Andy Marzheuser
C- 14 Tyler Krabbe
1B- 9 Rodney Hutchison, Jr.
2B- 4 Michael Treft
3B- 21 Dylan Bryan
SS- 2 Vince Vannelle
LF- 32 Joe Williams
CF- 30 Logan Williams
RF- 23 Ronnie Engelman
DH- 12 Nick Northcut

Top 1st
M. Treft walks
M. Treft advances on passed ball
D. Bryan walks
T. Krabbe singles to CF, M. Treft scores, D. Bryan advances to 3rd
Mound Visit
R. Hutchison, Jr. strikes out
N. Northcut walks, T. Krabbe advances
V. Vannelle reaches on FC to 2B, D. Bryan scores, T. Krabbe advances, N. Northcut out
R. Engelman singles to CF, T. Krabbe scores, V. Vannelle advances to 3rd
A. Marzheuser reaches on E5 to 3B, V. Vannelle scores, R. Engelman advances
L. Williams singles to CF, A. Marzheuser out at 3rd

Bottom 1st
J. Fluker strikes out
R. Lavy walks
T. Wood strikes out

Top 2nd
M. Treft flies to CF
D. Bryan flies to LF
T. Krabbe grounds to SS

Bottom 2nd
D. Cascaden walks
C. Moeller strikes out
Z. Thompson

Top 3rd
R. Hutchison, Jr. strikes out
N. Northcut walks
V. Vannelle singles to CF, N. Northcut advances
R. Engelman flies to P
A. Marzheuser strikes out

Bottom 3rd
H. Kotwica reaches on E6 to SS, out at 2nd
J. Fluker grounds to P
R. Lavy strikes out

Top 4th
L. Williams hit by pitch
L. Williams steals 2nd
M. Treft singles to LF, L. Williams advances
D. Bryan flies to RF, L. Williams scores, M. Treft advances on E3
M. Treft steals 3rd
T. Krabbe flies to LF, M. Treft scores
R. Hutchison, Jr. reaches on E6 to SS
D. Fluker pinch runs for R. Hutchison, Jr.
D. Fluker caught stealing

Bottom 4th
T. Wood strikes out
A. Demore strikes out
D. Cascaden strikes out

Top 5th
N. Northcut doubles to LF
J. Young pinch runs for N. Northcut
V. Vannelle grounds to SS
R. Engelman singles to RF, J. Young scores, R. Engelman advances to 2nd
A. Marzheuser singles to CF, R. Engelman scores
Mound Visit
K. Slater pinch runs for A. Marzheuser
L. Williams strikes out
M. Treft reaches on E5 to 3B, K. Slater advances
K. Slater & M. Treft advance on wild pitch
D. Bryan walks
T. Krabbe hit by pitch, K. Slater scores, M. Treft & D. Bryan advances
Mound Visit
N. Matney to P for R. Levy
J. Schutrump to pinch run for T. Krabbe
R. Hutchison, Jr. grounds to 3B

Bottom 5th
C. Moeller singles to SS
Z. Thompson homers to LF, C. Moeller scores
J. Bair strikes out
H. Kotwica grounds to SS
S. Zwierzchowski pinch hits for J. Fulker
S. Zwierzchowski strikes out

Top 6th
S. Zwierzchowski to LF for J. Fulker
J. Robbins pinch hits for N. Northcut
J. Robbins singles to LF
V. Vannelle grounds to SS, J. Robbins out
R. Engelman flies to SS

Bottom 6th
R. Lavy walks
T. Wood strikes out
A. Demore singles to SS, R. Lavy advances; A. Lavy advances to 3rd on E6
D. Cascaden flies to RF
C. Moeller flies to CF

Top 7th
J. Peck to P for N. Matney
A. Marzheuser singles to CF
L. Williams reaches on FC to SS, A. Marzheuser out
L. Williams steals 2nd
M. Treft grounds to 2B, L. Williams advances
D. Bryan grounds to 2B

Bottom 7th
J. Robbins to P for A. Marzheuser, A. Ward to LF for J. Williams
Z. Thompson grounds to 3B
J. Bair strikes out
H. Kotwica grounds to 2B

Game Over
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Loveland Tigers v. Mason Comets Baseball Play-by-Play, Thu. May 21, 2015

Loveland Tigers Starters
P- 2 Jay Wilson
C- 20 Chris Sackett
1B- 9 Colton Lakes
2B- 11 Cal Conley
3B- 13 John Meszaros
SS- 7 Luke Waddell
LF- 1 Cade Woolston
CF- 18 Adam Beran
RF- 21 Drew Steinbrunner

Mason Comets Starters
P- 9 Rodney Hutchison, Jr.
C- 14 Tyler Krabbe
1B- 24 Andy Marzheuser
2B- 4 Michael Treft
3B- 21 Dylan Bryan
SS- 2 Vince Vannelle
LF- 32 Joe Williams
CF- 30 Logan Williams
RF- 23 Ronnie Engelman
DH- 12 Nick Northcut

Top 1st
L. Waddell singles to CF
L. Waddell caught stealing
A. Beran strikes out
J. Wilson strikes out

Bottom 1st
M. Treft grounds to SS
Mound Visit
T. Spikes to P for J. Wilson
D. Bryan strikes out
T. Krabbe flies to RF

Top 2nd
J. Meszaros flies to RF
C. Lakes flies to 2B
C. Sackett grounds to SS

Bottom 2nd
R. Hutchison, Jr. grounds to 3B
N. Northcut flies to LF
V. Vannelle grounds to 2B

Top 3rd
C. Woolston strikes out
D. Steinbrunner flies to CF
C. Conley flies to CF

Bottom 3rd
R. Engelman singles to CF
A. Marzheuser singles to 3B, R. Engelman advances
L. Williams singles to P, R. Engelman & A. Marzheuser advance
M. Treft flies to SS, R. Engelman out at home
D. Bryan singles to SS, A. Marzheuser out at home

Top 4th
L. Waddell grounds to 3B
A. Beran singles to RF
Mound Visit
T. Spikes grounds to SS
J. Meszaros grounds to SS

Bottom 4th
T. Krabbe reaches on E5 to 3B
R. Hutchison, Jr. flies to LF
N. Northcut singles to RF, T. Krabbe advances
V. Vannelle grounds to SS, N. Northcut out

Top 5th
C. Lakes doubles to LF
C. Sackett reaches on fielder's choice to P, C. Lakes out at 3rd
C. Woolston flies to RF
D. Steinbrunner reaches on E6 to SS, C. Sackett advances
C. Conley flies to RF

Bottom 5th
R. Engelman grounds to 1B
A. Marzheuser doubles to LF
L. Williams reaches on FC to SS, A. Marzheuser out at 3rd
L. Williams steals 2nd
M. Treft strikes out

Top 6th
L. Waddell strikes out
A. Beran flies to P
T. Spikes grounds to 1B

Bottom 6th
D. Bryan grounds to SS
T. Krabbe singles to LF
J. Grace pinch runs for T. Krabbe
R. Hutchison, Jr. doubles to LF, J. Grace advances to 3rd
D. Fluker pinch runs for R. Hutchison, Jr.
N. Northcut walks
J. Young pinch runs for N. Northcut
V. Vannelle singles to P, J. Grace scores, D. Fluker & J. Young advance
R. Engelman doubles to CF, D. Fluker & J. Young score, V. Vannelle advances to 3rd
A. Marzheuser walks
L. Williams reaches on fielder's choice to P, R. Engelman & A. Marzheuser advance, V. Vannelle out
M. Treft doubles to LF, R. Engelman, A. Marzheuser & L. Williams score
D. Bryan strikes out

Top 7th
J. Meszaros strikes out
C. Lakes strikes out
C. Sackett flies to RF

Game Over
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