MLB misc.

First, an article about Braves Triple-A pitcher Peter Moylan. Here's a quote:

"I'm sure a lot of people think it was just a publicity stunt or whatnot," Moylan said of his surfacing. "I thank God that I'm here, but it's become more of a reality now. I'm sort of stepping into this lifestyle. I know I can perform at this level."

Here's the article: http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/sports/baseball/mlb/atlanta_braves/16984248.htm.

Here's an article about the Diamondbacks Stephen Drew and his older brother, the Red Sox J.D. Drew, who are both Christians. Here's a quote:

“Stephen is a lot like me,” said J.D. Drew, eight years older, who is now an outfielder with the Boston Red Sox.

“We come from a strong Christian home. We rely on our faith. As long as we are at peace with things, we are very comfortable with what we are doing.”

Here's the article: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/86774 (previous two articles originally found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070330&content_id=1870872&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp).

Next, the Astos Luke Scott, a Christian, won the starting right fielder job over Jason Lane, but then Scott hurt his elbow so Lane's starting for now. Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070331&content_id=1873019&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou.

Here's a good article about Indians pitcher Paul Byrd, a Christian, and the importance of his family: http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/baseball/mlb/cleveland_indians/17005334.htm.

Also, here's an article on Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira, a Christian, and the upcoming season: http://www.star-telegram.com/284/story/54883.html (previous two articles originally found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070402&content_id=1874931&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp).

Here's an article about Cubs centerfielder Alfonso Soriano visiting a children's hospital in Chicago soon after he signed his contract with the Cubs last winter: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070402&content_id=1874939&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.

Lastly, another good article about Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton, a Christian, and his thoughts after going onto the field at Cincinnati for the first time. He was with Reds catcher Chad Moeller, who is also a Christian. Here's a quote:

“I think I’m where I’m supposed to be,” he said Sunday. “I think God has definitely got me where I need to be and He allowed me to do well enough to make it a little easier on other people to decide.

Here's the article: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070402/SPT04/304020005/1071/rss08 (originally found this article on the Indianapolis Star website).