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
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2011 MLB Mock Draft Final 6-6-11
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
WHIP: One of the Most Important Stats Not Discussed in Baseball
Run totals have been down throughout baseball this spring. One must not look any further than Dustin Pedroia in Boston. He has been hitting in the .240s for a while. When can you remember that happening with him this late in the season? … [Read more...] about WHIP: One of the Most Important Stats Not Discussed in Baseball
Sox John Danks Inspires Pitching Theory
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
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
Giants-Marlins Rivalry Ignited: Logan Morrison vs. Brian Sabean Verbal Battle
Brian Sabean, GM of the San Francisco Giants, was upset about his star catcher getting injured in a collision at the plate. Brian Sabean kept his mouth mostly closed and let his head coach do the lobbying for slight rule changes- until yesterday. Some 8 days after the incident, which involved Florida Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins barreling over the Giants’ Buster Posey in … [Read more...] about Giants-Marlins Rivalry Ignited: Logan Morrison vs. Brian Sabean Verbal Battle
Indians Justin Masterson in a Pitching Slump?
. Justin Masterson is 0-3 in his past four starts with a 4.78 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. .He has not been as effective, but the Cleveland Indians offense isn’t being as helpful either. In his first six starts the Tribe averaged 6.3 runs. In his past five starts they’ve averaged just 1.6 runs. No matter how well you pitch, it’s hard to win when your team’s bats go silent. . … [Read more...] about Indians Justin Masterson in a Pitching Slump?
White Sox to Continue Pitching Unconventional Six Man Rotation
After the sweep over everyone's preseason champion Boston Red Sox, the Chicago White Sox now have a 9-6 record with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts since employing the six-man rotation. Manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed today that the Sox will stick with the unconventional plan. The White Sox are 18-25 while using a five man rotation. Maybe this will catch on across the major … [Read more...] about White Sox to Continue Pitching Unconventional Six Man Rotation
White Sox Handle Good Teams, Struggle Massively vs. the Bad Ones
The Boston Red Sox were everyone's preseason champions, and up until the last few days, one of the hottest teams in major league baseball. It was the 27-31 Chicago White Sox who cooled them off, sweeping the BoSox in Fenway. This makes it seven in a row white over red. Chicago is starting to own Boston in the same manner the Minnesota Twins own them. Or how the New York … [Read more...] about White Sox Handle Good Teams, Struggle Massively vs. the Bad Ones
Biggest Surprises in 2011 MLB Season Thus Far
The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies leading the American and National League East divisions at the end of May is no surprise. The Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diambondbacks leading their divisions is a surprise though. The Indians are 5 games up on the Detroit Tigers and the Dbacks have a slim half game margin over the San Francisco Giants. On the opposite end … [Read more...] about Biggest Surprises in 2011 MLB Season Thus Far