We are now in the fifth matchup of the season, and we are beginning to see some separation.

Pugh’s Knockers, Team Moreland, and Freese Warning are the top 3 scoring teams thus far, respectively. Pugh’s offense looks especially dynamic, though he lacks any punch on the pitching side. We will see if this hurts him in the long run.

The three lowest scoring teams so far are: Team Hamer III, Liberty Flames, and Black Grease Rohrer. All is not lost, though…the total points scored don’t mean a thing in the long run – its all about Wins and Losses.

And the parity in the league looks to keep things exciting for the long haul…the remaining 12 teams are separated by approximately 150 points. This is less than 40 points per week between #4 and #15.

NEWS:

Josh Hamilton is batting .406 14HR 40RBI through 30 games. At this pace, he will be first man since Ted Williams in 1941 to hit .400; He will become first non-steroid assisted man to hit 70HR; He will become first man to have 200RBI in a season EVER (besting Hack Wilson’s 190 RBI in 1932)…oh, and he will be the first Triple Crown winner since Carl Yazstremski over 40 years ago.

Greatest season of all time? Could happen…

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

To everyone who lives in the St. Louis and Virginia Beach areas…

John Smoltz just released his autobiography, and is going on a brief book signing tour. He will be in Downtown St. Louis this Saturday, May 12th. He will be at “Books-a-Million” on Princess Anne Rd on Monday, 5/14 at 7:00pm. I’m going to be headed over there early if anyone wants a ride from the Portsmouth/Western Branch area.

I will post something on the message board with more information & links.