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KILL - Prospect Q&A - Fernando Martinez, Mets
At first glance, Fernando Martinez' statistics with the Binghamton Mets - .288 with seven home runs and 30 RBI in 285 at bats - probably strike you as solid but unspectacular. But take a moment to consider that he's posted those numbers as a 19-year-old in double-A, and you'll begin to understand why Baseball America ranked him as the No. 1 prospect in the Mets organization and the 20th best in all of baseball entering this year. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Bobby Parnell, Mets
Taking the lead from A's general manager Billy Beane - he of "Moneyball" fame - and statistics guru/Red Sox advisor Bill James, major league front offices have gone stat-happy over the past decade or so in evaluating both major league talent and amateur players. However, if there were ever a single player that exemplified the continued need for good, old-fashioned scouting work in identifying potential big league talent, it's Mets pitching prospect Bobby Parnell. By Jay LeBlanc.
Dukes headed to DL
Elijah Dukes will likely go on the disabled list with a right calf strain, and could miss 4-6 weeks.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - David Hernandez, Orioles
Orioles pitching prospect David Hernandez has shown an uncanny ability to strike hitters out as a pro, but his high K totals didn't translate to the kind of success on the mound that he, or the Orioles, hoped for in his first two-plus seasons. The 23-year-old righty has found his groove in 2008, however, leading the double-A Eastern League with 156 strikeouts and ranking fourth with a 2.58 ERA as a member of the stacked Bowie Baysox starting rotation. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - Brad Bergesen, Orioles
Brad Bergesen was considered a pretty good pitching prospect entering this season, but he's taken his game to a whole new level in 2008. The 22-year-old righty has won an Eastern League-best 14 games while dropping just three decisions, and he ranks seventh in the circuit with a 3.01 ERA. He earned Eastern League All-Star honors at midseason, and has been mentioned as a possible September call-up. By Jay LeBlanc.
The Young and the Conservative
Perfect, the enemy of the Good: Black on Black Thought
A thought on "comprehensive" energy policy
Another afternoon, another basketball schedule bit
Delaware State is usually a pesky team to play. Maryland will find that out on Dec. 12
A Maryland football snapshot
A leftover from media day tracks a great struggle: Getting a new mugshot for the game program isn't as easy as you'd think.
It's hot out here for a reporter (or anyone else)
Day three of camp is underway in College Park.
Olympics TV Tip
Scanning through to find all the NBC channels to find Olympics coverage is kind of a pain. For DirecTV subscribers, there's a solution.
Big Win for the ATP Tour
The ATP Tour scored a major victory in court yesterday when a jury shot down objections by the German Tennis Federation over the tour's restructuring plan.
Griffin sidelined
Cornelius Griffin had to leave practice this morning with back spasms, joining fellow defensive tackle Anthony Montgomery (broken hand) and free safety LaRon Landry (hamstring) on the sidelines.
Kelly returns
Second-round receiver Malcolm Kelly just walked into Redskin Park with the help of a crutch and with his left knee massively wrapped from Monday's arthroscopic surgery.
Teens realize impact of Nov. 4
Just heard about an interesting report on teens' views of the upcoming presidential election and policy issues like education, global warming and immigration.
Chinese government doesn't like Cheek
Chinese authorities barred Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek from attending the Olympics because of his political activism surrounding Darfur.
Wizards schedule released
The Wizards open the season at home on Oct. 29 against the New Jersey Nets
