The 2017 MLB Draft began last night, and it got me thinking. Each year teams go into the process looking towards the future. In 2005, the former Montreal Expos turned Washington Nationals staked theirs in Virginia third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. The All-American was meant to be the face of the new team in America’s capital.… Continue reading Ryan Zimmerman’s Renaissance?
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The AL West Is Already Won
Predictions are a crap shoot. Well, that isn’t an entirely accurate cliche since craps is one of the more player-friendly games at a casino. Predictions more often than not leave the predictor with egg on their face. They are more like a game of roulette. Throw a guess ball into the wheel and hope you… Continue reading The AL West Is Already Won
Who Is The Next Mr. October?
The playoffs are nearly upon us. MLB’s second season will get underway over the next few days, with the Wild Card games and the Divisional Series shortly thereafter. Dreams will be dashed. Legends will be made. But who will step up when their club needs them the most? Some years it has been the usual… Continue reading Who Is The Next Mr. October?
Michael Fulmer Going For Award Double
2016 has been a tumultuous year for the Detroit Tigers. They’ve see-sawed from contention to despair on several occasions. But as we head to the season’s final month, Detroit see themselves in the thick of the AL Wild Card race. Many factors have contributed to this, but none more so than the emergence of Michael… Continue reading Michael Fulmer Going For Award Double
National League Wild Card Tightening Up
We have barely a month of regular season baseball left. Normally we’d have several division races to look forward to in September. Outside of the AL East, this year isn’t producing that much divisional drama. Instead, as intended when the second Wild Card was implemented, the Wild Card races in each league are ramped up… Continue reading National League Wild Card Tightening Up
Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Every August big name players become available. Whether it be an outright release or placement on waivers, these players are in that position for a variety of reasons. Some teams need some financial relief from a troublesome contract. In certain instances, the player has become surplus to requirements, either by a trade or call-up from… Continue reading Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
The Marlins Should Pass On A-Rod
It was more heartwarming than it was meant to be, but Alex Rodriguez’s Yankee, and supposedly his MLB, career came to an end Friday evening at Yankee Stadium. A-Rod bookended the night with an RBI double and a surprise return to third base. Thunder and lightning threatened to derail the proceedings, but all in all… Continue reading The Marlins Should Pass On A-Rod
Dodgers Busy At The Deadline
The MLB trade deadline came and went with a moderate amount of movement. No seismic shifts took place across the league, but plenty of worthwhile moves were made. The Los Angeles Dodgers were one team who had a interestingly busy afternoon. From moves they made to ones they didn’t, the team proved that even with… Continue reading Dodgers Busy At The Deadline
Will 2016 Trade Deadline See A Big Move?
The MLB trade deadline sees the most activity of any American sport. With the advent of the second Wild Card, more teams are buying than ever. However, the price tags on premier players this season may stall some of that action. Two big deals have already been consummated, Aroldis Chapman to Chicago and Drew Pomeranz… Continue reading Will 2016 Trade Deadline See A Big Move?
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Resurrection
It is no secret that the Cardinals are a well run organization. For years the Redbirds have pulled themselves out of ruts and kept themselves in contention. It should have come as no surprise when that tradition happened once again in 2016. The Cubs were the National League darlings coming into this season, and rightfully… Continue reading The St. Louis Cardinals’ Resurrection