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White Sox Take Keenyn Walker with their first 2011 MLB Draft Selection

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The Chicago White Sox selected switch-hitting outfielder Keenyn Walker out of Central Arizona Junior College with their first pick (47th overall) in tonight’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Yes, due to previous trades the Sox were without a first round pick in the MLB Amateur player draft- but hey JOHN DANKS WON A GAME! So it's more than wash- it's a … [Read more...] about White Sox Take Keenyn Walker with their first 2011 MLB Draft Selection

White Sox Bring back All-Star Robin Ventura as Farm System Advisor

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It was announced in the past couple hours that the Chicago White Sox hired former All-Star and Gold Glove-winning third baseman Robin Ventura as special advisor to Director of Player Development Buddy Bell. Ventura will scout the Sox minor-leagues throughout the season, evaluating performances and reporting directly to Bell. "Robin's experience and expertise will be … [Read more...] about White Sox Bring back All-Star Robin Ventura as Farm System Advisor

Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins

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It is imperative that individuals refine and rewrite their goals on a consistent basis. For example, I don’t think that my modeling career is going to take off the way that I had hoped fifteen years ago. One month out from the All Star break, the Minnesota Twins also need to do this. At the beginning of this season, manager Ron Gardenhire and GM Bill Smith undoubtedly had … [Read more...] about Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins

Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-6-11)

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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 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-6-11)

Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?

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Expensive acquisition Matt Holliday might currently be on the Disabled List, but that doesn't prevent the St. Louis Cardinals from continuing to have the highest producing outfield in all of  MLB. Very few expected the aging, but now slimmer downed Lance Berkman to be a seriously game-changing addition, but his numbers (including a 1000+ OPS) tell the story- he's one of the … [Read more...] about Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?

Brandon Inge On the Sidelines Could Help the Detroit Tigers

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Brandon Inge came down with a case of mononucleosis this week. He should know that sharing drinks with those around him is taboo. It’s either that or he is putting his face too close to sickly people. Jhonny Peralta has been carrying his weight offensively on the right side of the infield for some time. Inge does however possess a cannon for an arm over at third, and he also … [Read more...] about Brandon Inge On the Sidelines Could Help the Detroit Tigers

2011 MLB Mock Draft Final 6-6-11

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The MLB Draft is the least exciting draft of the three major American sports (sorry, hockey), mostly due to the lack of interest surrounding college and amateur baseball and their lack of immediate impact on their given team. And this draft is a lot less interesting than last year's because there is no consensus #1, can't miss super prospect. But then again Bryce Harper so … [Read more...] about 2011 MLB Mock Draft Final 6-6-11

Sox John Danks Inspires Pitching Theory

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You've heard of Ewing Theory? But what about John Danks Theory? Yes, the struggling Chicago White Sox starter has seen his career fall off a cliff in 2011. His season has been a train wreck of all train wrecks, but at least his name has given birth to a theorem. It's not the "Mendoza Line" but it is, according to Fangraphs: a lineup strategy employed by Tampa Bay Rays’ … [Read more...] about Sox John Danks Inspires Pitching Theory

Breaking: Buster Posey Releases Statement on Collision, Giants on Sabean

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Biggie vs. 2pac, Lindsay Lohan vs. Hillary Duff, Bill O'Reilly vs. Keith Olbermann- verbal feuds are fun. And the biggest one of the 2011 MLB season is in full swing. The wheelhouse of this feud began with the Florida Marlins Scott Cousins putting a big, but legal hit on San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey. It knocked the star catcher out for the season, and Cousins … [Read more...] about Breaking: Buster Posey Releases Statement on Collision, Giants on Sabean