April 1, 2008...8:46 pm
2007 - A Season to Remember
While previewing the 2008 MLB season, it occurred to me just how wonderful (and historic) the season was in 2007.
Considering just a few of the season’s highlights: Barry Bonds braking the all-time homerun record, A-Rod and Frank Thomas smashing career homeruns number 500 and Trevor Hoffman collecting his 500th save, 2007 is going to be a tough act to follow.
Here’s a closer look at the season that was 2007:
Milestones:
- Barry Bonds hits 756 to pass The Hammer. Although, Hank is still number one in my book.
- Sammy Sosa cracks career homerun 600 against his former Cubbies.
- A-Rod hits an A-Bomb for career homerun 500.
Frank Thomas goes yard in Toronto for his 500th.
Pitching Milestones:
Ol’ lefty, Tom Glavine earns his 300th win at historic Wrigley Field.
Trevor Hoffman celebrates his 500th career save to the sound track Hells Bells.
- Roger Clemens’ HGH use allows him to win his 350th game.
- Mark Buehrle tosses a no-hit game at the Cell.
- Justin Verlander, 24, notches his first career no-hitter defeating Milwaukee 4-0.
- In just his second career start, rookie Clay Buchholz has his own late season surprise in no-hitting the Orioles.
The Rest:
Gil Meche and his new 5-year $55 million dollar contract defeat Boston 7-1 on opening day.
The Rangers score five runs in the fourth inning, nine runs in the sixth, ten in the eighth and six more in the ninth en route to a 30-3 win against Baltimore.
Seattle welcomes the return of Ken Griffey Jr. with three sell-outs and a standing ovation. Junior homers in Safeco.
- Ichiro Suzuki legs out an inside-the-park homerun in the All Star game.
Talk about good for baseball, Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gywnn.
Soon to be HOF Craig Biggio notches his 3,000th hit and then waives goodbye to the fans in Houston.
Colorado captivate America’s sports fans with its run to the World Series.
- Boston keeps its curses in reverse by sweeping the over-matched Rockies.
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