Over the two full decades from 1996 through 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals dominated the National League Central Division. The Cards captured the division crown in half of those seasons. They experienced just three losing seasons in that stretch, none since 2007.That domination was even more profound in recent years. St. Louis won the division in three straight … Continue reading Cardinals don’t have to catch the Cubs to contend
Free agent arms still available to help 2017 contenders
We are nearly two months into the Major League Baseball off-season, and a number of interesting free agent players remain unsigned.Much of the focus for commentators has been on power hitters who remain available. That is entirely understandable, as they are a few big name bats still out there on the market.Sluggers such as Jose … Continue reading Free agent arms still available to help 2017 contenders
Phillies acquire Clay Buchholz in trade with Red Sox
According to general manager Matt Klentak, it is the mission of the Philadephia Phillies to have as much starting pitching as possible, and so the club swung a deal today with the Boston Red Sox with that end in mind.The trade brings in 32-year-old right-hander Clay Buchholz. He was the Red Sox first round pick at 42nd overall … Continue reading Phillies acquire Clay Buchholz in trade with Red Sox
JRoll will try a comeback with the Giants
As if to show that you can indeed go home again, shortstop Jimmy Rollins has signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. The contract for Rollins is reportedly for one year and $1 million. That deal assumes he stays on the big league roster all season long.Rollins is a native of the Bay Area. He was … Continue reading JRoll will try a comeback with the Giants
Philadelphia Phillies All-Time 25-Man Roster
The Philadelphia Phillies owe their birth in 1883 to the death of the old Worcester club. Worcester in Massachusetts had been deemed too small to support a major league team. After three seasons in the National League, the club was disbanded and the franchise rights sold. Needing a team to balance out their schedule, the … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies All-Time 25-Man Roster
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