Vargas has been a surprise rotation leader for KCThe Kansas City Royals were contenders in the AL Central Division each season from 2013-15. In 2015, the Royals not only captured that division crown, they also won the World Series.Last year, Kansas City slipped to a third place .500 finish. The club struggled through the first couple … Continue reading Surprising Jason Vargas leads starting rotation of resurgent Royals
Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
Gibbons (leaning on dugout rail) has Jays contending againIn each of the last two seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays have played deep into October. The Jays lost in the ALCS both years, defeated in five games a year ago, and in six games by the Kansas City Royals in 2015.After three consecutive winning campaigns, Toronto … Continue reading Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
Future at first, outfield should be competitive for Phillies
Cozens (L) and Hoskins (R) pushing for a shot with PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies moved yesterday to DFA both reliever Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders. This should prove to be the beginning of a changeover in the roster and lineup.The baseball industry has recognized for more than a year now that the Phillies minor league system has greatly improved. … Continue reading Future at first, outfield should be competitive for Phillies
Phillies DFA Gomez, Saunders as placeholder purge begins
Jeanmar Gomez was DFA'd today by the PhilliesA quick scan of the current 2017 standings reveals that the Philadelphia Phillies are the worst team in Major League Baseball.The 22-46 record that the club has produced is no fluke. The Phillies are 29th in runs scored, 28th in OPS, 24th in steals. The lineup produces little consistent power or speed, and … Continue reading Phillies DFA Gomez, Saunders as placeholder purge begins
Baseball’s Boone family has much to celebrate on Father’s Day
Baseball's Boone family has much to celebrate on Father's Day
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