El Bullpen: A Mets disaster, deadline dealing and Abreu makes history
Reyes Pitching In
José Reyes made history this week, allowing two home runs while pitching in the biggest blow-out loss in Mets history and then hitting two the next day. While on the mound, Reyes unfortunately plunked Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman with a…. fastball? Zimmerman’s reaction: priceless.
José Reyes hitting Ryan Zimmerman with a 54 mph Pitch. ? pic.twitter.com/ceuIYBFO07
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 1, 2018
The dubious achievements were honored with a new TOPPSNOW card on Thursday.
.@lamelaza_7
— Topps (@Topps) August 2, 2018
becomes the first player since 1884 to hit 2 HRs after allowing 2 HRs in the pervious game. Celebrate this achievement with a #TOPPSNOW card https://t.co/doVMnPuGSq pic.twitter.com/8P8PZFGoi6
Deadline Day
Even future Hall of Famers can get traded, as we outlined earlier this week. On Tuesday there were some surprising trades, including Wilson Ramos being dealt to the Phillies.
Quiero agradecer a la organización de los Rays de Tampa Bay por la gran oportunidad que me brindaron! Siempre estaré agradecido con ustedes, fue un gran placer haber defendido la camiseta de los Rays. Gracias fanáticos, compañeros, coaches y a la Gerencia por todo! EL BUFFALO pic.twitter.com/MX8bZAZDxW
— Wilson Abrahan Ramos (@WRamosC3) August 1, 2018
When second baseman Brian Dozier arrived in Los Angeles, at least one of his new teammates was in awe.
Woaahhh, that’s @briandozier! ? https://t.co/q1s9YVDQYE pic.twitter.com/VqvXiMkOjb
— Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) August 2, 2018
Not everything was fun and games in LA, however. One of the Dodgers’ other acquisitions, Manny Machado, took some heat for his new haircut.
Barber: "What can I do for you today?"
— Randall J. Sanders (@RandallJSanders) August 2, 2018
Manny: "Pidgeotto."
Barber: "Say no more." pic.twitter.com/H7o3RtQfT5
Strong like Abreu
José Abreu became the first Cuban-born player voted the American League starter at first base in the All-Star Game last month. He’s been quietly putting up terrific numbers all season on Chicago’s south side, and made White Sox history this week.
José Abreu has joined Magglio Ordóñez (1999-2003) as the only players in Sox history to hit 30-plus doubles in five straight seasons. He and Matt Carpenter are the only players to hit 30-plus doubles in each of the last five seasons (2014-18). pic.twitter.com/4XeTMQpNgw
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 1, 2018
Dominican Brotherhood
It was an honor for La Vida Baseball to play a small part in Pedro Martínez welcoming Vladimir Guerrero to the Hall of Fame fraternity.
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