Peter Christian, Soxman and Paul M. Banks break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.  The Red Sox might be the most rock solid team in … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part I Red Sox
Archives for July 2008
Home Field Advantage: Incentive to Win the All-Star Game?
By the Soxman Bottom line: Even though it is dubbed an “exhibition,†Soxman loves the idea of players selected as “the best†or at least “most popular†to play in a game that actually means something. What better incentive can you offer than home field advantage in the World Series? Opponents of this “incentive†believe it could increase the risk of … [Read more...] about Home Field Advantage: Incentive to Win the All-Star Game?
Dimpled Chad Sox Exchange
“Soxocrats Demand Recount for Dye†By The Soxman and Paul M. Banks  (PB) Obviously, I agree with you that it's a travesty how no members of the Sox pitching staff made the All-Star squad, (see Soxman's all-star snubs column for more on that) what with them leading all of MLB in ERA and WHIP.    (SM) As I said in my article, regardless of fan voting, the … [Read more...] about Dimpled Chad Sox Exchange
Cubs Acquisition of Rich Harden Sends Message to Fans:
“100 Years is Long Enough!†By The Soxman  Yes, this is one of those rare moments where your Southside superhero could not resist commenting on the blockbuster trade pulled off hours ago by Cubs GM Jim Hendry. In By landing Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the A’s, just one day after the Brewers landed C.C. Sabathia, Cubs management made a statement about … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquisition of Rich Harden Sends Message to Fans:
Minor League Host Families Selection Process
Part One of Two, By Paul M. Banks Given the well publicized and egregiously exorbitant salaries of many major league ballplayers today, the fact that most players within the major league farm system play for miniscule salaries is largely ignored. Within a team’s community, local host families play a crucial role in not just housing the player, but also helping him adjust … [Read more...] about Minor League Host Families Selection Process