The reason for overrating these MLB players could be one of the following: a prolonged term of service, being a crucial part of a championship team, or for doing one thing exceptionally well. H. Jose Bosch tells us what's up: It's gotta be Brandon Inge for the Detroit Tigers. He is LOVED by the fans and yet only four players IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME have had more plate … [Read more...] about Irrationally Overrated MLB Players: Detroit Tigers Brandon Inge
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Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Francisco Rodriguez from the New York Mets
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired RHP Francisco Rodriguez in a trade with the New York Mets. The deal includes two players to me named later and cash considerations. News of the trade broke literally minutes after Prince Fielder was named the 2011 All-Star Game MVP. K-Rod will be expected to bolster a Brewers bullpen who have really struggled of late. "Francisco has … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Francisco Rodriguez from the New York Mets
Prince Fielder Earns All-Star MVP Award while Leading the NL to Victory
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder entered the record books on Tuesday night as he became the first Brewer to ever hit a home-run in an All-Star Game. He did so with a three-run bomb in the fourth inning off Texas Rangers C.J. Wilson. For helping the National League become victorious in the All-Star Game for the second year in a row, Fielder was named the … [Read more...] about Prince Fielder Earns All-Star MVP Award while Leading the NL to Victory
Yankees Robinson Cano Wins 2011 Home Run Derby in Arizona
Tonight at Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona the 2011 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby was won by Robinson Cano from the New York Yankees. The second baseman for the evil empire bested Adrian Gonzalez, the first baseman from the rival Boston Red Sox. … [Read more...] about Yankees Robinson Cano Wins 2011 Home Run Derby in Arizona
A tale of two teams: Cleveland Indians first half recap
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness” in Cleveland. Charles Dickens famous words are a cliché perhaps, but the Indians have made that cliché all too true throughout the first half of 2011. After starting an improbable 30-15, the best start in the majors, the Tribe went just 17-27, leaving them with a … [Read more...] about A tale of two teams: Cleveland Indians first half recap
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (7-11-11)
If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime in the Brew … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (7-11-11)
Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
The Detroit Tigers have three of the top six hitters in the American League. Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, and Victor Martinez all have batting averages between .310 and .320. This may seem low to hold those positions in the junior circuit, but offensive numbers have been down this season across both leagues. The surprising aspect to this analysis of the statistics is that … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
Minnesota Twins Showing Some Signs of Life
There is nothing that a Twins fan dreads more than seeing the New York Yankees on their upcoming schedule. The same can be said of the faithful of the Chicago White Sox regarding the Twins. Some match-ups provide distinct advantages to a certain side even when there doesn’t seem to be a drastic disparity in talent between the two. It demonstrates the importance of the mental … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Showing Some Signs of Life
The LA Dodgers Organization: A Complete Sinking Ship
The divorce of Frank and Jamie McCourt has decimated the Dodgers organization. The ownership situation in the country’s two biggest markets has to have Bud Selig very concerned. The New York Mets' Fred Wilpon should take a look down the right field line at Citi Field and notice the advertisement for the Fox Business Network. Watching that once in a while might rid him of some … [Read more...] about The LA Dodgers Organization: A Complete Sinking Ship
Get White Sox a Paulstar! Vote Konerko! Vote Early! Vote Often!
We all know that Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox got ROBBED by not getting an All-Star berth yesterday. But such is life at first base, especially in the American League. It's just where most of the talent happens to be. But Konerko is much more than the Sox best, most consistent offensive weapon in the first half of 2011- He's the team's captain and clubhouse leader. … [Read more...] about Get White Sox a Paulstar! Vote Konerko! Vote Early! Vote Often!