The San Francisco Giants have been consistent contenders in the National League West Division for much of the last eight years, but the club’s window of opportunity may now be closing.It’s always a difficult decision when a club such as the Giants begins to hit a crossroads. How do you continue to win while restocking your big … Continue reading Giants must strike now, while window still open
Giants continue to confound me
Hunter Pence and Giants crush Royals in Series openerI have nothing against the San Francisco Giants. I just don't think they are as good as they have been playing this month. I may be wrong.The Giants continue to confound me with their high level of play, and last night's opening game of the 2014 World … Continue reading Giants continue to confound me
World Series 2014: These wildcards are no jokers
Greg Holland and the KC bullpen should emerge victoriousA year ago when I made my prediction of the Boston Red Sox defeating the Saint Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series, it wasn't a difficult prediction to make.Despite the fact that the 2013 Series featured the best teams by record in both the NL and … Continue reading World Series 2014: These wildcards are no jokers
NLCS: Cardinals over Giants
Managers Bruce Bochy & Mike Matheny meet again in NLCSFor the last four years, either the Saint Louis Cardinals (2011, 2013) or the San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012) have won the National League pennant.The Giants in both their winning years, and the Cards in 2011, would ultimately also win the World series.During these last four … Continue reading NLCS: Cardinals over Giants
Bryce Harper’s Coming Out Party
In writing up my final MLB Power Ranking last week, I finished up the Washington Nationals comments with this line: "I believe that this postseason could very well be Bryce Harper's true launching pad to on-field stardom."The Nats finished 2nd in the Power Ranking and were the team that I believed were best positioned to … Continue reading Bryce Harper’s Coming Out Party
