Kaz is AL's Mr. May
The Rays head to Boston this afternoon with some good news as Scott Kazmir was named the American League's Pitcher of the Month after going 5-1 with a 1.22 ERA in six May starts.
"It's a nice honor,'' Kazmir said. "Everything is coming along well and my arm strength is getting better. I've got great defense behind me. I hope to continue to progress as the season goes on.''
After a rocky season debut in Boston May 4, Kazmir won five straight and didn't allow more than one run or four hits in any of the games.
Kazmir is the first Ray to win a monthly player or pitcher of the week award, which are voted on by media throughout the league. He will receive a trophy and a Sharp LCD-TV.
Earlier Monday, CF B.J. Upton was a runner-up for the AL Player of the Month award that was won (for the second time this season) by former Rays prospect Josh Hamilton, now with Texas.
Follow Tampa Bay Rays baseball from spring training to the World Series with Marc Topkin, Joe Smith and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff. From Evan Longoria to B.J. Upton and Scott Kazmir, we're your source for Tampa Bay Rays scores and schedules.
Marc
Don't forget about P.a.p.o.w.w. I spoke with you after the game saturday night. (I had a couple of drinks) Any ideas how i can get this thing started?
Posted by: Leroy Jenkins | June 03, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Where are all the haters at from spring training who said the injury was likely going to have surgery and that he would never be the same???? Kaz just shoved it up all of your guys BLEEEEEEP!!!!!
Posted by: the clown | June 03, 2008 at 03:27 PM
ROCKN' WITH KAZMIR
Posted by: jeff | June 03, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I hear that Kaz has been working with James Shields to improve his changeup. He very well may end up being the best starter in all of baseball. Kaz is that talented.
Posted by: Tuck | June 02, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Word. Congrats Kaz. You definitely deserved it. :thumbsup:
And BJ, you'll get'em next time.
Posted by: BE | June 02, 2008 at 07:39 PM