Rumors have outfielder Joc Pederson on Phillies radarThe latest rumors have the Los Angeles Dodgers as the next team in pursuit of Phillies lefty ace Cole Hamels, with Phils management researching the top LA prospects in anticipation of upcoming trade negotiations. There are certainly a number of good reasons both clubs would pursue such a deal.From … Continue reading Dodgers up next on Hamels trade watch
MLB Postseason Pitching: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As with the regular season, the 2014 MLB postseason is likely to hinge on pitchingWhen pitching began to dominate Major League Baseball in the late-1960's, the game responded with a number of concrete moves designed to change the game and bring back offense. When hitting began to dominate Major League baseball in the late-1990's, the … Continue reading MLB Postseason Pitching: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Phillies: Cole Hamels trade possibilities
Cole Hamels would yield biggest return in tradeWith the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline looming in Major League Baseball, and the Phillies apparently unable to pawn off any of their over-priced, over-aged, or injury-plagued players to contending teams, the possibility that GM Ruben Amaro Jr will try to cash in his biggest chip for premium prospect … Continue reading Phillies: Cole Hamels trade possibilities
MLB 2014: National League West
The N.L. version of the "Wild West" has been ceded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and their deep-pocketed ownership group that appears willing to spend what it takes to keep the team on top.But the Dodgers have enough problems when you put them under a microscope, and there is enough talent on a couple of … Continue reading MLB 2014: National League West
Down the stretch they come!
For hardcore baseball fans like myself, this is the most wonderful time of the year. The weather will begin to turn cooler, daylight will fade faster, but the pennant races will be heating up and the stars will come out to shine as the MLB regular season comes to a climax this month.Tonight, those races … Continue reading Down the stretch they come!
MATT VEASEY 