The Disappointment of The Washington Nationals
Last season the Washington Nationals won a franchise best 98 games en route to winning their first undisputed National League East Championship. The Nationals cruised into the postseason for the first time since 1981 and the fans in D.C. were dreaming of seeing their team win the World Series. After recovering from Tommy John surgery, [...]
Once Again The Playoffs Are In The Sights of The Rays
In 2007, Joe Maddon was named as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays. Maddon was charged with turning a franchise around that had lost 100 or more games in a season on three occasions since their inception in 1998. The Rays went 66-96 in Maddon's first season at the helm, but it didn't take a [...]
Major League Baseball Did The Yankees Dirty Work
Judgement day has come and gone for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez who has been suspended by Major League Baseball through the end of the 2014 season for his alleged role in the Biogenesis scandal. It was inevitable that a lengthy suspension was coming down the pike as MLB commissioner Bud Selig is [...]
If You’re Curious About The Pirates Success, Just Look At Russell Martin!!!!!
When Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington signed free agent catcher Russell Martin last offseason, he did it with the intention of helping his young pitching staff. Entering play today with a record of 65-43, the Pirates currently own the best record in Major League Baseball and their 3.09 team earned run average is the [...]
The Investment In Kazmir Is Paying Off for The Indians
Once upon a time Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Scott Kazmir was a highly touted prospect in the New York Mets organization. The Mets used the 15th overall pick of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft on Kazmir as he appeared to be a building block for the future. In 2004, The Mets traded Kazmir to [...]
The End of The Line for Paul Konerko?
Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko has meant so much to the history of White Sox baseball. After bouncing around with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds in his first two seasons in Major League Baseball, Konerko found a home with the White Sox in 1999. During his time in Chicago, Konerko helped [...]