Switching Leagues Hasn’t Slowed Down Michael Young
The City of Brotherly Love has welcomed Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young with open arms. Young spent the first 13 years of his Major League Baseball career as a member of The Texas Rangers where he left as the franchise's all-time leader in 11 offensive categories including games played (1,823), hits (2,230), and doubles [...]
Bryce Harper Is As Good As Advertised
It is one thing to blast onto The Major League Baseball scene and it is another thing to do it when you're expected to do it. The Washington Nationals made outfielder Bryce Harper the number one overall pick of The 2010 MLB Draft and he brought tremendous expectations with him. Harper was the phenom of [...]
The Dynamic Duo of Fielder and Cabrera
After the 2011 Major League Baseball season The Detroit Tigers did not appear to be in the mix for free agent first baseman Prince Fielder. All-Star third baseman Miguel Cabrera was the main power source for The Tigers as he led Detroit to The American League Championship Series in 2011. Things changed after the season [...]
Yankee Pinstripes Have Brought Vernon Wells Back to Life
For over a century The New York Yankees have been the symbol of dominance in professional sports. The Yankees have won 27 World Series Championships which is more than any other Major League Baseball team by far. The Yankees have a long list of Baseball Hall of Famers that have worn the pinstripes which includes [...]
The Mets Have Been Buck Struck!!!!
In 2012 former New York Met catchers Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas were not offensive outlets for the team. Thole and Nickeas combined for two home runs, 34 runs batted in with a combined batting average of .204. Both players were involved in a trade in the off-season that was highlighted by The Mets sending [...]
Pettitte Is Showing The Youngsters How Things Are Done
After a 2010 season that earned him a spot in The Major League Baseball All-Star Game while posting an 11-3 record, New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte decided to hang up his spikes. Pettitte was invited by The Yankees to spring training in 2012 as an instructor, but he soon discovered the itch to [...]
Harvey Gives The Mets Hope for The Future
The last first-round draft pick of former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was used on University of North Carolina starting pitcher Matt Harvey in 2010. Harvey quickly dominated the minor leagues until The Mets called him up last July. Unlike most Met prospects, Harvey didn't disappoint in his Major League Baseball debut as [...]