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Published on Friday, May 09, 2008
Blake finds success
hitting in the clutch;
Borowski recovering
NEW YORK: Casey Blake will have to temper his criticism of the statistic that measures a batter's ability to hit in the clutch: batting average with runners in scoring position.
He was roundly abused by the media and the fans for batting .190 in that category last year. In his defense, Blake would say that if a hitter doubled home a runner from first, he got no credit.
This year, Blake is batting only .210 overall but .424 with runners in scoring position.
''At least, I've got that stat going for me,'' he said. ''I'm driving in a few runs to help the team. I guess all my hits are coming with runners in scoring position. But you can't really win. If I was batting .300, I might not be hitting with runners in scoring position.''
FIRST TIME — Closer Joe Borowski's throwing program advanced to the point where he threw his first 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday.
''Everything felt great,'' he said. ''There was a huge difference. I can see the difference in my arm speed from before. I'm pretty much progressing on schedule.''
Said manager Eric Wedge, ''He looked good. It was a significant step.''
Borowski, on the disabled list with a strained triceps, is scheduled to throw off a mound again Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. After that, if there are no setbacks, he probably will be sent on a rehabilitation assignment for a few days.
LET'S MAKE A DEAL — Jason Michaels, designated for assignment on Tuesday, has been traded to the Pirates for a player to be named.
The Tribe also included cash to help defray the cost of Michaels' contract, which has about $1.7 million remaining for this season.
LISTEN UP — Games Saturday and Monday nights will be broadcast in the Cleveland market on WMMS (100.7-FM) rather than WTAM (1100-AM) because of a conflict with the Cavaliers, who are playing the Celtics in the NBA playoffs.
FARM FACTS — Jared Goedert homered, doubled and singled twice, driving in three runs, but Kinston fell to Frederick 12-6. Beau Mills and Carlos Rivero each had two hits.
— Sheldon Ocker
Blake finds success
hitting in the clutch;
Borowski recovering
NEW YORK: Casey Blake will have to temper his criticism of the statistic that measures a batter's ability to hit in the clutch: batting average with runners in scoring position.
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