WORLD SERIES
Cleveland Indians versus Houston Astros
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Monday, October 29th, 2007:
Houston Takes MLB Title
It was a storybook year for the Houston Astros as they closed out a 4-3 series win over the Cleveland Indians to claim the 2007 World Series. They wrapped it up with a 3-2 victory to cap an incredible season and brought home their 1st championship.
The Astros manager gave his view of the series, "We had a lot of things going for us, offense and defense doing it at the right time. That's what it takes win a World Series."
"We're disappointed we lost, but we're also very proud of what we did all year," said the Indians manager. "They played better baseball than us and they beat us."
During the National League Central regular season Houston put up a 92-70 record and finished first.
Sunday, November 11th, 2007:
Cincinnati's *McKeon* Reaps NL's Rookie Award
This year's outstanding newcomer has been selected by the SION Baseball Writers Association and the honor went to the Cincinnati red-hot rookie Richard *McKeon*. He received the 2007 National League Rookie of the Year Award on the strength of his standout offensive season:
104 G, .396 BA, 371 AB, 93 R, 147 H, 30 2B, 10 3B, 32 HR, 87 RBI, 8 SB, 88 BB, 18 K, .513 OBP.
This weekend *McKeon* will be honored by the SBWA at its annual awards dinner.
Sunday, November 11th, 2007:
American League Top Rookie Announced
Today the SION baseball writers announced the winner of the Rookie of the Year Award. The premier rookie in the American League was the outstanding Toronto right fielder Michael Danger *North*.
2007 was quite a year for him. He finished out the regular season with these stats:
104 G, .365 BA, 362 AB, 102 R, 132 H, 33 HR, 90 RBI, 118 BB, .516 OBP.
*North* will be presented his trophy this weekend at the SBWA annual meeting.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007:
NL Gives out Most Valuable Player Award, *McKeon* Gets Prize
This season's premier hitter in the National League was Richard *McKeon*. He went on a hitting spree early this season and just never stopped, finishing up with a .396 batting average and claiming the 2007 Most Valuable Player Award.
The Cincinnati first baseman battered opposing pitchers for 147 hits, 30 doubles, 10 triples, 32 home runs and 87 RBIs while scoring 93 times.
The annual SBWA awards dinner is this weekend. All of the major award winners will be there to receive their trophies for their outstanding achievements this past season.
Friday, November 23rd, 2007:
Major League Baseball News: Free Agents File
Today marks the beginning of Major League Baseball's free agent filing period. With it comes the uncertainty of an offseason filled with the potential for blockbuster signings, off-the-wall trades, and a mad scramble to improve your club before you get left out in the cold.
General managers have the entire offseason in which to sign free agents. The biggest names on this year's market include:
1. Jeff DaVanon, 33 year-old center fielder
2. Ant *Banach*, 20 year-old third baseman
3. Juan Cruz, 29 year-old reliever
4. Felipe Lopez, 26 year-old shortstop
5. Jon Lieber, 36 year-old starting pitcher
6. Richie Sexson, 31 year-old first baseman
7. Rodrigo Lopez, 31 year-old starting pitcher
8. Russell Branyan, 30 year-old right fielder
9. Byung-Hyun Kim, 27 year-old reliever
10. Jorge Posada, 35 year-old catcher
Thursday, December 13th, 2007:
Veteran 3B *Banach* Settles on Mariners
Seattle management was cautiously optimistic this afternoon as Ant *Banach* formally signed a $72,540,000 contract with the organization. Known for his flippant, carefree attitude, and for his lack of loyalty to a club, many in the upper echelon feared the temperamental third baseman would cause a scene, or, worse yet, back out of the deal at the last minute. Neither happened, and the fans are warming up to the deal, provided *Banach* confines his talking to the diamond.
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