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Thursday, August 30, 2012
They probably won’t make a movie about the 2012 Oakland A’s, although Hollywood has been on a remake kick this past year. The A’s General Manager, Billy Beane, has long been praised and chastised because of the Michael Lewis classic baseball read, Moneyball. As with most stories, a reader’s reaction can either heighten the highs or lower the lows. Billy Beane has received both sides of ... Read More
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Many teams like to play the disrespect card. It is often a team that is playing well, but receiving little national attention. In most cases, it is merely a team trying to draw attention or to hype up their underdog role. But, this season Major League Baseball does have one of the least covered, legitimately great teams playing tremendous baseball in all aspects of the game. They also hold the ... Read More
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Second chances are quite rare, especially in professional sports.
It was a startling fall for the Boston Red Sox that began last September. Actually, it started a couple of seasons before as the organization morphed from making those under the radar transactions to simply playing the free agent market. It is one of the curses that comes with winning in the big market.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
A year ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers players were worried whether or not their payroll checks would clear. This year, they have seen new ownership come in, talk about bringing the Dodgers back into the consciousness of Major League Baseball, and then actually do what they promised. The Dodgers have spent most of the season either leading or competing for the National League West Division crown. They began the season with ... Read More
Friday, August 24, 2012
The pitch was an outside fastball, the exact pitch I was hoping for and waiting for. It was the first pitch of the at bat, but I knew I’d pounce on that pitch if I had a chance. That was where I liked it. The line drive fell right in front of the right fielder for a base hit. I rounded first, went back to the bag, and watched the next batter strikeout to end the game. I didn’t realize that it would ... Read More
Thursday, August 23, 2012
There may be no more polarizing name in Major League Baseball than Derek Jeter. The Yankees’ long-time shortstop been scrutinized over his career for many reasons. The obvious reason is that he plays for the New York Yankees, one of the most beloved and most hated franchises in sports. Anyone or anything having to do with the pinstripers elicits a strong response. Secondly, Jeter has received an ... Read More
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The impact of statistical analysis in Major League Baseball has been tremendous. The strides made by the sabermetric community have opened new doorways to better understanding the game. There is, however, a downside. The negative can be that we can look at statistics and make quick judgements that don’t take into account all of the factors.
Baseball is ... Read More
Friday, August 17, 2012
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 06:44 AM.
The 2012 season will long be remembered for the exploits on the mound. The no-hitters, the perfect games, and the dominant performances have all made headlines throughout the season. For all of that achievement, a black cloud continues to hang over Baseball with each and every pitch. That black cloud continues to hang over the sport, even over its brightest young star.
Stephen ... Read More
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Felix Hernandez is exactly why Major League Baseball will always survive. On a day when the Commissioner’s Office had to announce another drug suspension, the game on the field took over. Felix Hernandez, Seattle’s King, became baseball’s king by pitching the third perfect game of the season and the sixth no-hitter of 2012. The 26 year old right hander re-wrote the headlines ... Read More
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The 2012 season will long be remembered for the emergence of Mike Trout. The 20 year old leads the league in WAR and has been the game’s best player since he was called up late in April. He is undoubtedly the Jackie Robinson Award winner, which is the official title for the Rookie of the Year Award. Trout will likely be the first player since Ichiro Suzuki to win both the MVP Award and the Jackie ... Read More
Monday, August 13, 2012
I love baseball. On the field, it is perfect.
I love watching, reading, talking, and writing baseball. I love the history of the game, the present game, and what players like Mike Trout will do for the future game. I am, at heart, a purist. I love the 2-1 pitchers’ duel. I love the drama of a close game and I don’t need to see 12 home runs hit during a game. I love the stats, the stories, and the ... Read More
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Very few elite athletes get to finish their careers the way they script them. Most are often forced out because of injury or, worse yet, by the indignity of not being wanted. Numerous future Hall of Famers have experienced the last season during which there were points of embarrassment, ridicule, and even backlash from the once adoring fans.
It must be a difficult thing to deal with for ... Read More
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 09:28 AM.
If there is one problem with new and social media it is the race to get the news first often gets in the way of facts. When the slightest thing goes awry, beat writers, columnists, and bloggers race to post possible scenarios without really knowing the full story. When a team has a long period of success, this perceived problem “merits” national attention. The Texas Rangers ... Read More
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
There are so very few pitchers in today’s game who transcend the sport when they take the mound. It seems like back in the 60’s, pitchers like Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax won games just by taking the mound.
They were tough; they threw hard. They had nasty stuff. Above all, if they did lose, it was a story in itself.
But, that was a different time. It was a time when pitchers threw eight or nine ... Read More
Monday, August 6, 2012
There is a general perception that Brian Cashman has one of the easiest jobs in sports. He has the ability to spend the most money for the most storied franchise in the sport, the New York Yankees.
Surely, Cashman has some built in advantages. A $200 million payroll does allow him to address needs on a big scale. Few teams can afford to add a CC Sabathia and a Mark Teixeira ... Read More
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