BTS #14

STILL AT ZERO

4-17 -1951 ---For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, Bob Sheppard announces the Yankees' lineup. The legendary public address announcer's introduction of the Bronx Bombers will include the memorable names of Mickey Mantle (playing his first game in pinstripes), Phil Rizzuto, and Yogi Berra, but the first player's name off the lips of the 'Voice of God' will be DiMaggio – Dom DiMaggio, the leadoff batter for the visiting Red Sox.

BTS #13

Will Play ---Bryce Harper

Consider-----Ryan Braun

Birthday boy ---Nolan Arenado (COL)

4-20-2000----Indian starter Chuck Finley, who was already the only pitcher to strike out four batters in one inning twice, does it for the third time as the southpaw strikes out Tom Evans, Royce Clayton, Chad Curtis (who takes first on a passed ball), and Rafael Palmeiro in the third inning; Finley beats the Rangers 2-1 with the help of back-to-back ninth-inning homers from Manny Ramirez and Jim Thome. 

Yesterday - Zero Nada 

BTS DAY 12

Busted by Buster Streak -0

Will Play: Dexter Fowler (CHC)

Consider: Jason Heyward (CHC)


Birthday boy ---Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) Went 3 for four with a homer last year on his B-day.
B-day stats-- 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OY7F_N1lZ7pOgaCh7CKtSf7CRz1DAhR2ftJcAwfq0kc/edit?usp=sharing 

42 trivia---What position did Jackie Robinson play in his first game (4/15/1947)?

Box score ---http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BRO/BRO194704150.shtml

BTS DAY 11

Will Play: Jose Altuve (HSTN)

Consider: Buster Posey SF /Mister Story (COL)

Happy Birthday #75 Non-HOF Pete Rose  

4-14-1955---Elston Howard, who will be named the American League's MVP in 1963, becomes the first black to play for the Yankees. The former Monarchs' catcher will appear in nine All-Star Games and 54 World Series games, compiling a .274 batting average during his 14-year playing career.

 Howard was Josh Hart's (NOVA) great-uncle.

Yesterday: 

BTS DAY 10

TODAY'S PICKS

Birthday boy---Hunter Pence #33 
Birthday stats ----https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uChce6AVd6r5jyiIrEQ5-i85TXAVJiqCNvmO1zUHTdc/edit?usp=sharing

4-3-1954----Making his major league debut during the first season opener at Forbes Field in 61 years, second baseman Curt Roberts becomes the first black to play for the Pirates. The former Kansas City Monarch, signed by 72 year-old general manager Branch Rickey, triples off Robin Roberts in the first inning as the Bucs beat the Phillies, 4-2. 

Roberts died when an automobile struck him while he was changing a tire on his car.(age 40) His former Pirates teammates only learned of his death 20 years later when being interviewed for a newspaper article.

Yesterday:

BTS DAY 9

Today's picks:

     4-12-1955---Pinch-hitting for Warren Spahn, Chuck Tanner, who becomes better known for his managerial skills, hits a home run for the Braves on the first pitch of his first major league at-bat. 

Yesterday--- the mulligan saved me 
-Kinsler 0-4 Big Papi Two hits
Streak still @ 10

BTS - DAY 8

 No sweeter words can be found on the information superhighway

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Will Play: BIG PAPI  (BOS)

In his last Opening Day at Fenway Park, Big Papi has a record to protect! David Ortiz has reached base via hit or BB in his 1st home game of each season since joining the Red Sox (2003-15), batting .333 (15-for-45) with 2 HR, 4 2B, 9 BB, 7 runs scored,and 8 RBI in those 13 games. In last year's home opener, went 2-for-4 with a HR and 2 RBI against the Nationals.

Consider: Ian Kinsler (DET)

Birthday boy: Mark Charles Teixeira (NYY)

Taking my bts mulligan on these two. 

Sunday selections---