I have thought for quite some time that Ron Gardenhire is in the top quartile of managers. His longevity is rare in the major leagues. He has the necessary knowledge to get the job done, and his players enjoy competing for him. The Minnesota Twins have stumbled out of the gate so far this season-losing two thirds of their games. It is not as bad as the Red Sox have done and is … [Read more...] about Twins’ Gardenhire Should Take Notes From Cardinals’ LaRussa
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Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon
The first priority for team management has to be the daily line-up that takes the field. This undoubtedly is the reason that position players in Major League Baseball like Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez have traditionally received more money over a longer term than pitchers like Johan Santana and C.C. Sabathia. While it is true that arm problems can derail a career in a … [Read more...] about Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon
Albert Pujols or the St. Louis Cardinals: Who Will Blink First?
The big story surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals going into 2011 is obviously Albert Pujols. The slugger wants a contract like the one Alex Rodriguez signed a while back for $25 million per season. Here’s the problem: he also reportedly wants a VERY long-term deal. If I were any GM outside of St. Louis, there’s no way I meet his demands. The Cardinals, however, are in … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols or the St. Louis Cardinals: Who Will Blink First?
Derek Jeter Possesses By Far the Best Contract in Baseball
There was a time in sports when players were rewarded for their performance on the field. It actually is more logical to pay a player for his potential rather than his resume since that is essentially the period of time for the contract. It does help to have a body of work at the highest level to convince owners and general managers to part with some of their money. Derek Jeter … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Possesses By Far the Best Contract in Baseball
Prince Crowned King of Home Run Derby
By: Melissa S. Wollering When a former Milwaukee Brewers prospect faces a current Milwaukee Brewer who eats Texas Toast, ribeyes and BBQ for lunch, said former Brewer loses. Prince goes yard 23 times measuring 415+432+431+367+343+480+466+395+ 497+397+460+459+434+453+488+503+429+461+416+453+423 feet. Grand Total=Dominance. Who does he partially have to thank? Ryan Braun … [Read more...] about Prince Crowned King of Home Run Derby
What Milwaukee’s Brewing: Sudsy Bubbles to All-Star Break
By Melissa S. Wollering Either you drink through the foam head barrier or remain parched until the suds settle. There’s no way around it; the Milwaukee Brewers must drink in the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers until their All-Star break reprieve. Speaking of which, we also let our readers weigh-in as we evaluate the Crew’s representation on the All-Star … [Read more...] about What Milwaukee’s Brewing: Sudsy Bubbles to All-Star Break
St. Louis Cardinals Streaking!
By Jake McCormick Baseball is great because it can be so unpredictable, yet so easy to understand. Case in point: the St. Louis Cardinals and their past 18 games. Ten days ago, the team was on the losing end of a sweep from the Brewers and had lost seven of nine games. Since that point, St. Louis did a Michael Jackson 180 and tallied a 7-2 record, including an always … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals Streaking!