Justin Morneau is back from his post-concussion symptoms. Joe Nathan is fully recovered from his ailments that he suffered last season. In the UFC, Joe Rogan and other commentators often speak of “ring rust” when describing fighters who are returning to competition after long layoffs. The Twins brass hope this ring rust was remedied with spring training. The American League … [Read more...] about Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
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Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
The Tigers had two things that is the recipe for success on most teams. They had a power-hitter that also hits for average in Miguel Cabrera and the team had an ace in Justin Verlander. So, what went wrong? Why did the team finish 81-81? Is Miguel Cabrera drinking an alcoholic beverage? These are all questions that need to be addressed. … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
The pros and cons of Interleague Play
Another year of Interleague baseball (and an American League victory) is in the books, and unfortunately for the haters, it was deemed a success by Major League Baseball. Commissioner Bud Selig's brainchild surely won't be going anywhere anytime soon. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of Interleague Play
The MLB All-Star Game: Encouraging voter fraud one fan at a time
By Jake McCormick Trivia time! Name the only major American sporting event where there are no sports scheduled during the game and the days before and after. By process of seasonal elimination, the answer has to be the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The subtitle should be “The Only Exhibition Game that Matters,” after its one of many flaws. All-star games in … [Read more...] about The MLB All-Star Game: Encouraging voter fraud one fan at a time
I love the weeks leading up to the MLB season
By Rikki Greenberg The countdown to Opening Day has begun. An undeniable urge to step onto the baseball field by the old elementary school hasn’t gone away since the beginning of March and won't go away until April 6th. I relish the weeks before the MLB official season start. It’s the anticipation of what stepping on the field is going to be like, how clubs are going … [Read more...] about I love the weeks leading up to the MLB season