Bryce Harper is set to make his Washington Nationals debut on Saturday. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/27/2012: Bryce Harper Set For Debut Saturday”
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Are The Marlins Underachieving, Or Did We Fall Victim To The Hype Machine?
It’s April 27th and the Florida-Joe-Robbie-Stadium-Miami Marlins sit at an underwhelming 7-11. For those of you keeping track of the National League East standings that would be the record of a last place team.
I’ll give you this moment to scream “its early” before I continue. Feel better? Continue reading “Are The Marlins Underachieving, Or Did We Fall Victim To The Hype Machine?”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/24/2012: Jamie Moyer Has Had An Impressive Career, But He’s Not A Hall of Famer
Jamie Moyer has been defying the odds since 1995. Some odds, however, are longer than others. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/24/2012: Jamie Moyer Has Had An Impressive Career, But He’s Not A Hall of Famer”
Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 3 (4/23/2012)
Week three power rankings see the Rangers on top for the second consecutive week. Braves and Nationals are rising fast after solid weeks.
- Texas Rangers (13-3)- at 13-3 not much going wrong for this ball club. Adrian Beltre currently sitting out with a strained hamstring injury. Also would love to get Elvis Andrus going (.230 BA, 1 steal, 11 K’s) Continue reading “Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 3 (4/23/2012)”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/19/2012: Derek Jeter, Chipper Jones Are Hitting Like Old Times
I’m going to give you two current players statistics to look over. Can you guess who they belong to? Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/19/2012: Derek Jeter, Chipper Jones Are Hitting Like Old Times”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/17/2012: What The Freak Is Up With Tim Lincecum?
Last night was supposed to be a match-up of former Cy Young award winners out in San Francisco. Apparently Tim Lincecum didn’t get the memo. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/17/2012: What The Freak Is Up With Tim Lincecum?”
Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 2 (4/16/2012)
Last week’s power rankings saw some interesting names in places we didn’t expect.But have no fear baseball “experts” (myself included), as the season is kicking into high gear some of the ball clubs we thought would heat up (I see you Braves, Yankees and Diamondbacks) are moving along. Some, on the other hand, are going in the direction we envisioned even before opening day (sorry Orioles, Mariners and Astros). Surprises still remain, however. With that we get right to it! Continue reading “Major League Baseball Power Rankings Week 2 (4/16/2012)”
Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Matt Garza Shuts Down Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers
Matt Garza flipped a different switch and the Chicago Cubs were the beneficiaries. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 4/12/2012: Matt Garza Shuts Down Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers”
MLB Season 2012: Chipper Jones Returns With A Bang, Braves Still Have Concerns
Ho hum another solid return for Chipper Jones.
The future Hall of Famer rolled out of bed (read: knee surgery) and went 2-4 with 2 RBI’s and a home run. He was the clear catalyst for the offensively challenged Braves who registered their first win of 2012.
Now the bad news Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Chipper Jones Returns With A Bang, Braves Still Have Concerns”
MLB Season 2012: Barry Zito Reminds Us There Were Better Days Before San Francisco
Barry Zito just pitched his fifth career shutout. Let that sink in for a second. Continue reading “MLB Season 2012: Barry Zito Reminds Us There Were Better Days Before San Francisco”