Greivis Vasquez Makes 2nd Team All-American, Not Good Enough For Me

It was announced that now former Maryland star, Greivis Vasquez, made 2nd team All-American. I'm of course thrilled by this. However, I don't believe he's worthy of that 2nd team, he's worthy of that first team slot.

He beat Scottie Reynolds, of 'Nova. But if you take a look at the stats, there's no comparison, General Greivis was far superior. He averaged 20 points per game, Reynolds 18. Vasquez lead his team to a regular season conference title, Reynolds did not. Greivis was ACC POY, Reynolds was not. Greivis has 4.6 rebs. per game, Reynolds only had 2.7. I could go on for quite a while on how Greivis is superior to Reynolds, but I won't.

Greivis must be thrilled to have this honor, but he's better then what the honor gives him credit for. He's better then the 1st team All-American, but the voters, for some reason do not, and that's why I don't think it's right and that's why it's not good enough for me and for the way he played.

Matusz For ROY!

Let the campaign begin for Brain Matusz as AL Rookie of the Year. If he pitch as well as he been pitching during spring training, he should be a front-runner. And unlike our three canidates last year, Bergesen, Reimold and Wieters, he will will have a whole year to build his campaign and better his stats. I believe starting the season with the O's will benefit Brian greatly, there won't be any adjustments needing to be made. The majority of big prospects (Strasburg, Heyward, Posey and maybe even Chapman) reside in the NL. His main competition should come from the Rays' Desmond Jennings, their 5-tool outfielder. And possible closer, Neftali Feliz of Texas. There's an outside chance for Jesus Montero of the Yankees, however he will certainly not be rushed as long as Posada keeps playing solid ball.

Matusz is the front runner for me because he's already shown that he can pitch in the Majors, and if you look at his last few starts, he can pitch very well.

I'm back Blogging

After a long hiatus, I'm back blogging, I'll be able to post 3-5 times a week depending on my schedule and what's happening.

Man have I missed a lot!!