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
Minnesota Twins
True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
As the second of the Chicago intra-city series commences this weekend, you'll hear a lot of vitriol for the Cubs from White Sox fans. And that is very misguided. A $146 million team that is hopelessly under .500 and nowhere near the NL Central race is not to be feared, or hated. They're to be laughed at and pitied. Just be thankful your team doesn't insult your intelligence by … [Read more...] about True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond
I know it just seems like hopping on the pile now to dive into a discussion about MLB umpiring issues, instant replay and Jim Joyce but how could I leave the issue alone? I was mighty tempted to dedicate an entire column just to Jim Joyce the night that he blew the infamous call but I withheld because I wanted to keep my wits about me and not say anything that was undeserving. … [Read more...] about The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond
Pavano Steadying Twins Shaky Starting Staff
Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano has had his share of ups and downs. Coming off an 18 win season with Florida in 2004 in which he was an All-Star and ranked eighth in the majors in ERA, disappointment has followed. … [Read more...] about Pavano Steadying Twins Shaky Starting Staff
Joe Mauer in a Slump?
Can’t believe what you’re reading? Well your eyes are not deceiving you, the words Mauer and slump might be together in a sentence for the first time in Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer’s 27 years on this planet. … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer in a Slump?
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
The Minnesota Twins are off to their best start in five years. On this date in the season, they haven’t been more than one game above .500 since 2005. … [Read more...] about Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
Can the Brewers Farm System Save the Season?
Marco Estrada, Zack Braddock, John Axford and Jonathan Lucroy. These are not names you necessarily expected to see playing in the majors for the Milwaukee Brewers this season. However, after a series of disappointing performances by veterans, injuries to Doug Davis, Gregg Zaun and others and no where else to turn, Doug Melvin and Ken Macha choose to raid their farm system … [Read more...] about Can the Brewers Farm System Save the Season?
2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 17-32)
While the first 16 picks mostly feature teams with much work to be done, the second half of the 2010 MLB draft is where the 2009 playoff organizations just add on to their success. For picks 1-16 of the 2010 MLB mock draft, click here. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 17-32)
Mauer Keeps it Small Market, Gives Fielder Fans Hope
By: Melissa S. Wollering Prince Fielder and Joe Mauer are two very different MLB players. The one thing they could have in common—a desire to buck the trend of big market baseball and stay with their respective clubs, steering clear of the free agent market free-for-all. If Joe Mauer’s eight-year $184 million deal Sunday sounded a lot like Mark Teixeira’s, your memory … [Read more...] about Mauer Keeps it Small Market, Gives Fielder Fans Hope