It is MLB awards season, and as Major League Baseball hands out its formal honors, the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America will do the same.With the 2016 MLBÂ season winding to a close, various individuals and groups, including myself and the full body of the IBWAA (Internet Baseball Writers Association of America) will be honoring … Continue reading IBWAA 2016 Major League Baseball Awards Ballot
Winter Meetings heat up the Windy City
Samardzija, Robertson on South Side, Maddon on North SideLate last night, free agent lefty Jon Lester announced that he had chosen the Chicago Cubs over his old team, the Boston Red Sox.With the Lester signing, it became official that not only are the Cubs fully invested in contending sooner rather than later, but that competitive … Continue reading Winter Meetings heat up the Windy City
Midwest getting managerial gems
Molitor to Twins, Maddon to CubsOver the next two days, two of baseball's best, as well as two of my own personal favorite baseball people, will take over new challenges.On Monday, the Chicago Cubs will introduce Joe Maddon as their new manager. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins will do the same with Paul Molitor.The 60-year … Continue reading Midwest getting managerial gems
MLB 2012: American League
The married man laying on this bar about to have the whipped cream and his body devoured, and his ability to overcome the problems involved on the night pictured, is the key to the entire 2012 American League seasonMy predictions for the American League a year ago proved to be a bit of a mixed … Continue reading MLB 2012: American League
Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
When most big-league clubs send their number four starting pitcher to the mound, about the best they hope for is that the hurler keeps them in the game and gives the offense a chance to win. Seldom do they expect a gem, and even more seldom do they either expect or receive any kind … Continue reading Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
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