Around the Horn: Milestone Edition
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2:14 PM
Man Alive, I have never imagined that so many Milestones could be breached within one day. In this edition we take a look at what milestones we could see very soon.
2:14 PM
Man Alive, I have never imagined that so many Milestones could be breached within one day. In this edition we take a look at what milestones we could see very soon.
- Chicago Cubs- The franchise could see it's 10,000th win tonight against the Rockies in Colorado. Rich Hill will take the mound in a rubber match. Franklin Morales will look to defend his home turf tonight. The Cubs are 14-6, which is the best start for the north side since 1975. Here is a list of the best starts in team history.
- Atlanta Braves: Veteran John Smoltz eclipsed 3,000 strikeouts last night. Smoltz is the only pitcher to have 250 wins and 150 saves in his career. It is good to see one of the good ol' boys reach another milestone. Smoltz is a definite hall of famer.
- San Diego Padres- Greg Maddux is looking for win number 350 tonight. His Padres will take on the San Francisco Giants. Look for Maddux to place his pitches and grab win number 350. The only barrier in the way is Matt Cain, who could shut down the weak Padre offense.
- Boston Red Sox- Manny Ramirez is closing in on the 500 hom
e run mark in Boston. Ramirez is still four home runs away, but I still ride my opinion that Manny is the best overall hitter of this decade. Once Manny reaches the 500 home run club, his average will be the third highest of the 24 members(.313). Only higher is Babe Ruth, Jimmy Fox and Ted Williams. All former Red Sox and from the world war II era.
- Cincinnati Reds- Ken Griffey Jr. is closing in on the 600 Home Run Plateau. Sitting at 596, Griffey will look to take one deep against the Astros' Chris Sampson tonight. Griffey is 0-4 with one walk in his career against Sampson.
