Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Cash for Clunkers: Yanks Sign Russ Ortiz

Is this the stimulus package?

Ten Fun Facts about Russ Ortiz.

1. California native Russ weighs 220!

2. We are his 6th MLB organization!

3. In 1999, Russ won 18 games for San Francisco!

4. In 2000, Russ went 10-4 in the second half, helping the Giants to the playoffs!

5. In 2001, Russ went 17-9!

6. In 2002, his 6-game winning streak down the stretch pushed the San Francisco Giants into the playoffs!

7. In 2003, Russ went 21-7 and came in 4th in the Cy Young balloting for Atlanta!

8. In 2004, Russ won 15!

9. In 2007, Russ blew out his elbow!

10. Houston released Russ Thursday.

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