Black makes Spring Training debut

Last years first round pick Mule Black made his spring debut against New Orleans going 8 strong innings in the game. Black got a no decision in the game but struck out 5 and allowed 1 run in the game.

Black has been on the fast track in the Bombers farm system. He is expected to start in AA this year. His current pro recorded is 11-0 with a 1.21 era in 13 games. Mule is currently ranked as the Bombers top prospect. Alexander, Schofield and Cairo will all be getting starts as well in the next week. With the 4 of them expecting to be the Bombers rotation for years to come.

Phil Murphy Signs an extension

Phil Murphy Anaheim Bombers Age: 23 B/T: L/L Born: Delano, MN Position(s): LF/1B/RF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Phil Murphy Becomes a core member of the Bombers with them locking him up for 5 years at 8.1 million a year. He will be teamed with Andrew Richards now thru 2010. Phil is coming off a .292 30 homeruns and he drove in 82 runs. At age 23 Anaheim was excited to sign him for the next 5 years.

The Bombers also signed two of the pitchers they traded for last year to multi year deals with Ernie Locke signing for 3 years at 7.8 million and David Mecir signed for 4 years at 5 million a year. Which will buy the 4 young pitchers (Black, Alexander, Schofield, Cairo) a couple more years to get ready in the minors. The other 3 spots should belong to Murray O'Neil, Willie Tatis, and rookie Marc Hardy.

2007 Awards

Closer J.T. Roberts was named NL Cy Young. He pitched in 70 games and was 44 of 50 in saves. Which set the Bombers single season saves record and he also is the team’s career saves leader with 89 saves. J.T. came over in a Trade with the Detroit Cautionary Units (Pittsburgh Strangers) in 2004.

Hector Martinez won the gold glove at 2nd. He also won the award in 2005. Hector had a fielding percentage of .994 for the season.

Game 4 NLCS

Anaheim wins game 4 to tie the series at 2 to 2. Anaheim displayed their power tonight hitting 6 homeruns in the 11 to 2 win over Ottawa. Andrew Richard lead the charge with 3 homeruns bring his total up to 8 so far in the playoffs. Willie Tatis pitched 8 strong innings to pick up his 2nd win and recording 8 strikeouts in the game. Ottawa’s Brad Adams pick up the loss in game 4 of the NLCS it was his first loss of the playoff bring his recorded to 2-1. Game 5 will kick off in Ottawa tomorrow with Murray O'Neil (2-0, 2.42) vs. John Park (1-0, 9.00)