THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Q: "For me, when I heard Miami was interested in me, I got a big smile on my face. There's a lot of buzz in Miami. They've got a brand new stadium. It's a beautiful stadium, like nothing you've ever seen before. I was blown away by it."
Martins pitcher Heath Bell.
FACT OF THE DAY
The Martins have never lost a playoff series.
MLB.com
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: What community college did Albert Pujols attend in 1999?
A: Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo.
MCCKC.edu
THE MORNING BREW Plenty of storylines for 2012 MLB season
ove over football. Your time is up.
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While hockey and basketball are in the middle of another captivating season, baseball is gearing up to kick off its 2012 campaign.
Throughout the rest of February, teams will report to their spring training facilities in Florida or Arizona to prepare for the season.
Even though spring training games won't start for another month and the season won't begin until April, it's never too early to discuss the big storylines heading into the year.
In a move that sent shockwaves around the sporting landscape, future hall of famer Albert Pujols decided to leave the St. Louis Cardinals and join the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The two-time World Series champion and nine-time all-star had been a fixture in the St. Louis lineup for 11 years and was recognized as one of the most dominant players during the 2000s.
THE ALBERT PUJOLS EFFECT
Coming off an incredible run to the World Series last season, the Cardinals must move on without Pujols. In his 11 seasons with the Cardinals, Pujols averaged 40 home runs and 121 RBIs. That reliable production is gone now.
Cardinals fans can only hope 2011 World Series MVP David Freese can pick up where he left off in October and continue his success in 2012.
Carlos Beltran was signed during the offseason to bolster the offense. With the addition of Beltran to complement Freese, Lance Berkman and Matt Holliday, the Cardinals offense won't significantly drop off even though Pujols will be sorely missed.
Meanwhile, on paper, the Angels are a prohibitive favorite to advance to the World Series, but the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers might have something to say otherwise. Not only will Pujols strengthen the Angels' offense tremendously, but C.J. Wilson will strengthen a pitching staff that had the best ERA in the American League. The pitching staff simply did not get enough run support last season. On average, the Angels scored
4 runs-per-game.
A NEW ERA IN MARLINS BASEBAL
Even when they won their two World Series championships, there has never been as much excitement and anticipation surrounding the Marlins.
The Marlins made drastic, aggressive changes this offseason to galvanize their long-lost fans and persuade them to attend games at their new state-of-the-art ballpark. Some major changes the Marlins made include their name — The Florida Marlins are now known as the Miami Marlins — their logo and their roster.
Unlike previous offseasons, the Marlins spent lots of money on free agents. Notable pickups include Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell, Carlos Zambrano and their new manager Ozzie Guillen. The Marlins also made an aggressive push to sign Albert Puilos, but failed to do so.
The National League East is ruled by the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, but the new vibe surrounding the Marlins has forced the teams in the division and the rest of the National League to be aware of the fish.
BREWERS' TUMULTUOUS OFFSEASON
last season winning their division for the first time in 29 years and advancing to the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers took a big step backwards this offseason.
Three-time all-star slugger Prince Fielder left the Brewers to sign with the Detroit Tigers, and 2011 National League MVP Ryan Braun reportedly failed a drug test that could have him suspended for the first 50 games of the season.
For a team that took a big step forward
Last season, Fielder and Braun accounted for 38 percent of the Brewers' home runs, 33 percent of their RBIs and 25 percent of their hits.
The Brewers' pitching staff is still among the best in baseball, but their lineup took a huge hit. They will count on Aramis Ramirez, Nyger Morgan, Rickie Weeks and Corey Hart throughout the season, especially during Braun's suspension. However, the Brewers' offense doesn't pose a threat like it did when Fielder and Braun were in the lineup. This season has the potential to be a long season for the Brewers after coming off one of their most successful seasons.
This week in athletics
Edited by Max Lush
Tuesday
Women's golf
UCF Challenge
All day
Orlando, Fla.
Wednesday
Women's basketball
Kansas State
7 p.m.
Ames, Iowa
Thursday
There are no athletic events today.
Friday
Softball
Middle Tennessee State
9:00 AM
Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte
11:00 AM
Charlotte, N.C.
Saturday
Women's basketball
Missouri
1:00 PM
Lawrence
Men's basketball
Texas Tech
7:00 PM
Lawrence
Sunday
Women's tennis
Arkansas-Little Rock
11:00 AM
Lawrence
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