Hit by a Pitch

DerMarr Johnson was tasered and arrested Friday night outside a nightclub in (I think) Greenwood Village, Colorado (?!) According to his attorney, DerMarr was trying to break up a fight between two women.

This story is on yahoo right now, but there’s nothing on the Denver Post site. I’m kind of WTF because first of all, what in the hell is in Greenwood Village. Second, have you seen DerMarr Johnson? He’s a cute little guy — my favorite thing to say every time he comes into a game is, “You know, it’s too bad DerMarr let himself go by getting so fat.” HAHAHA okay, that’s not really funny. But still, WTF. Who tasers DerMarr Johnson?

I’ve been neglecting Jose Mesa. He was released by the Tigers on June 3 and signed by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 9. He played for Philly from 2001-03 and is the team’s all-time save leader. That said, his ERA is a lofty 12.34. The White Sox are at Philly for three games starting tomorrow, so hopefully I’ll get to see him in action.

Mark Buehrle finally got his 100th win today, so that was pretty sweet. He pitched eight innings, allowing only one run. The crappy bullpen almost ruined it in the ninth inning — Day and Logan walked three to load the bases, but Bobby Jenks got the save and the Sox won, 6-3. Good thing the Sox had a little offense today.

Jason Hirsh of the Colorado Rockies pitched his first major league complete game in the Rockies’ 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rockies are 31-32 (they’re better than the White Sox right now).

You know what would be cool — if the Rockies and the White Sox could trade bullpens.

J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets was injured in a car crash yesterday. His injuries are not serious and he should be fine. Read the full story here.

Phillip Wellman of the AA Mississippi Braves had an excellent meltdown on Friday — it’s worthy of my meltdown hall of fame. The army crawl/grenade part is my favorite.

The White Sox sent David Aardsma and Mike MacDougal to Charlotte and purchased the contracts of Ryan Bukvich and Bret Prinz.

Pablo Ozuna was transferred to the 60-day DL.

I hope this is a good start, but let’s hope they do something about the offense, as well.