For the better part of 11 seasons, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley were the Philadelphia Phillies‘ double play combination.“J-Roll” was the flashy shortstop, the effervescent and outgoing team leader. Chase was “The Man,” the more quiet and intense of the two players who made up the greatest keystone combo in franchise history.Together they helped propel the Phillies to five consecutive … Continue reading What Next for Chase and JRoll?
Matt Cain approaching final season with Giants
From losing campaigns to multiple World Series championships glory, Matt Cain has been a part of it all with the San Francisco Giants over the last dozen seasons.The Giants first round pick back in the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft at 25th overall out of a Tennessee high school, Cain worked his way incrementally through the San Francisco minor … Continue reading Matt Cain approaching final season with Giants
Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year
This coming Monday evening on the MLB Network, baseball’s official National League Rookie of the Year Award winner will be announced. It says here that if the voters get it right, not only will they give the honor to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, but they will give him that award with a unanimous vote.There was a time when … Continue reading Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year
Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
The Philadelphia Phillies today have traded away longtime disappointing 1B/LF Darin Ruf to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for one-time AL All-Star Howie Kendrick. In addition, the Phils will be shipping Darnell Sweeney back to Los Angeles. He was obtained in August of 2015 along with prospect pitcher John Richy in the deal that sent second baseman Chase Utley out west. RUF HAS BEEN A PHILLIES DISAPPOINTMENT … Continue reading Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar
The Colorado Rockies franchise has not experienced a great deal of success in the 24 seasons of their existence. The Rockies have recorded six winning campaigns, appeared in the postseason three times, and reached the World Series in the 2007 season.After a 7-0 shutout victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the division rival Los … Continue reading Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar
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