Around the Horn: April20, 2010

(1) Edinson Volquez suspended 50 games for trying to start a family?

(2) Cliff Lee has suspension rescinded.

(3) Lance Berkman returns – Chris Johnson to DL.

(4) Russell Branyan back for Indians.

(5) Mike Gonzalez getting second opinion on shoulder.

(6) Mike Cameron to DL. Jacoby Ellsbury still dealing with side issue leaving Red Sox thin in outfield.

(7) Conor Jackson to DL, Gerardo Parra into lineup.

(8) Madison Bumgarner finds lost seven mph?

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April16, 2010

(1) Who do you want on your fantasy staff – Bronson Arroyo or Aaron Harang?

(2) There are a ton of players who look like they could return this weekend: Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring), Mike Cameron (kidney stones), Jacoby Ellsbury (ribs) and Chris Coghlan (ribs).

(3) Fred Lewis traded to Blue Jays.

(4) Felipe Paulino and Bud Norris performing pretty well for Astros.

(5) Carlos Beltran (knee) still not running.

(6) Ted Lilly (shoulder) nearing a return.

(7) Brandon Webb throwing, though off flat ground.

(8) Lance Berkman sent to minors to play this weekend, could be activated next week.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April14, 2010

(1) Is Jonathan Sanchez more valuable than Clayton Kershaw?

(2) Closer mayhem – what about SOLDS?

(3) Denard Span struggling, still walking.

(4) B.J. Upton showing life.

(5) Jason Kendall and Ryan Sweeney have hitting streaks.

(6) Jorge Cantu making history.

(7) Jonny Gomes continues to pound the ball.

(8) Jimmy Rollins placed on DL.

For more about the numbers of the game make sure you give the following two articles a read:

By The Numbers – Hitters

By The Numbers – Pitchers

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April12, 2010

What is the deal with the massive amount of injuries to all-star caliber players in the opening month of the season? Here is a list of the players I’ll touch on today.

C: Miguel Montero

1B: Lance Berkman, Derrek Lee

2B: Mark Ellis, Aaron Hill, Ian Kinsler, Brian Roberts

3B: Ryan Zimmerman, Chipper Jones

SS: Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins

OF: Jacoby Ellsbury, Grady Sizemore, Carlos Gonzalez

SP: Cliff Lee, Scott Kazmir, Chris Young

RP: Joe Nathan, Brad Lidge

Also —

(1) Jack Cust accepts minor league deal. Does he have any value?

(2) Nelson Cruz bashing. Already has five homers leading to 38 HR, 85 RBI and 20 SB in his last 134 games.

(3) And Prince Fielder who wants at least $180 million, maybe more than $200, to sign long-term.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April9, 2010

(1) Brad Lidge progressing, will throw in a minor league game on Saturday.

(2) Mike Gonzalez really struggling in Baltimore.

(3) Chris Young’s shoulder barking again.

(4) Jose Reyes back on Saturday.

(5) Carlos Beltran suffers minor hiccup in knee rehab.

(6) Brian Roberts injures abdomen joining Ian Kinsler and Aaron Hill as injured second basemen.

(7) Chris Perez trying to take over 9^th inning role for Indians.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: March 11, 2010

(1) Jose Reyes thyroid update – out 1-7 weeks.

(2) Brian Roberts (back) ready for BP.

(3) Brandon Webb likely to start year on DL.

(4) Lance Berkman continues to be bothered by knee. Will visit doctor again.
Note: After this video was made, it was announced that Berkman would have minor surgery on his knee and likely miss 2-4 weeks.

(5) Shawn Marcum looking good in camp, might start opening day for Blue Jays.

(6) David Price and his hand are OK after being hit by bat.

(7) Brian Giles decides to hang up the spikes.

Oh, and for those of you out there with teenagers – or for those of you who can’t get enough of vampires or stories of timeless love – the first trailer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse came out today. Make fun of me all you want, you know you’re clicking on the link to check it out.

By Ray Flowers