There is a great deal of discussion taking place right now in regards to voting on Baseball Hall of Fame ballots.A number of truly worthy candidates are on this year’s ballot, players who should absolutely find themselves enshrined one day. These include the greatest player who I ever saw in person, Barry Bonds. He still may fall … Continue reading Just one sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer each of next three years
Rotation rebound is key to Dbacks bounce-back
After winning the National League West Division crown in the 2011 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell to a .500 finish in each of the next two seasons.Arizona further collapsed to a 64-98 finish in 2014. However, the club bounced back in 2015, picking up 15 wins to finish within four games of the .500 mark at … Continue reading Rotation rebound is key to Dbacks bounce-back
Cardinals don’t have to catch the Cubs to contend
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
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
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