Sports From the Basement

The Colorado Rockies Made A Great Move Signing Wade Davis

The Colorado Rockies were looking to strengthen their bullpen this offseason. The departure of Greg Holland forced them to find a new closer, and there were several alternatives out there. However, if they wanted to at least maintain what Holland did, then the only two choices were either Holland or Wade Davis. And Colorado settled… Continue reading The Colorado Rockies Made A Great Move Signing Wade Davis

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?

Can The Royals Repeat?

Kansas City has built a reputation over the past few years of defying expectations. In 2014, they transformed themselves from one of baseball’s resident punching bags into a playoff team. They followed that up by making their first World Series appearance since 1985. They proved their legitimacy the next year by returning to the Fall… Continue reading Can The Royals Repeat?