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Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?

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Normally Saturday nights are placid when it comes to off-field news in the sports world, but the regularly scheduled calm was interrupted in a big way when ESPN, among several other outlets, reported that Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The slugger is coming off a season that saw him hit 33 HR's and drive in 111 RBI en route … [Read more...] about Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?

Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun

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After a Winter Meetings marked by big time free agent signings, things took a turn back toward baseball's not so distant past on Saturday evening. According to reports by multiple outlets, including ESPN.com's Outside the Lines, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. If the initial test is upheld, the slugger will … [Read more...] about Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun

FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame

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  For more than 30 years, Chicago Cubs fans and baseball fans alike have been wondering when the day would finally come that Ron Santo would get his just rewards for his 14-year career and be granted entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally, almost a year to the day after he died in December 2010, Santo was elected to the Hall by the Veteran's … [Read more...] about FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame

Cubs Surpass 3 Mil Fans, Name Farm System Players of the Year

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The Chicago Cubs today reached three million fans at Wrigley Field for the eighth season in a row and will be one of only four major league baseball franchises to surpass the mark every year starting in 2004. Remember, this for tickets sold, not fans showing up. Because we've seen how empty Wrigley has been this season. The Cubs are the only Chicago professional sports team … [Read more...] about Cubs Surpass 3 Mil Fans, Name Farm System Players of the Year

A tale of two teams: Cleveland Indians first half recap

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness” in Cleveland. Charles Dickens famous words are a cliché perhaps, but the Indians have made that cliché all too true throughout the first half of 2011. After starting an improbable 30-15, the best start in the majors, the Tribe went just 17-27, leaving them with a … [Read more...] about A tale of two teams: Cleveland Indians first half recap

Blueprint for winning the MLB MVP Award

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Let's look at has been consistent in the MVP winners of the past.  It seems like voters emphasize batting average over defensive position, or OBP.  My preconception is that more MVP winners come from East coast teams and are generally first basemen, or second basemen.  Also, I think voters emphasize a teams’ overall record in their voting.  Am I right in feeling this way?  … [Read more...] about Blueprint for winning the MLB MVP Award