“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
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Blueprint for winning the MLB MVP Award
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
Baseball’s Best Ballparks: Wrigley 10th, The Cell 22nd, PNC 1st
Quarter Season All-MLB Team
With most of the MLB teams playing roughly 40 games, that means the 2011 season is already a quarter of the way complete. The following is a 25-man roster compiled of the best that baseball has to offer. Some decisions were tough, but OPS and ERA/WHIP are the stats that held the most weight. *All stats are through Monday May 16th games. … [Read more...] about Quarter Season All-MLB Team
Michael Brantley: Cleveland’s Unsung Hero
Down two runs in the bottom of ninth inning, the Indians were running out of chances. Looking to continue their dominance at home, the Tribe once again needed a late inning miracle, this time against Seattle. Michael Brantley confidently stepped to the plate to lead off the inning, and belted a double to left-center. … [Read more...] about Michael Brantley: Cleveland’s Unsung Hero
Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.
Quick question: Before the season started, who had the Cleveland Indians atop the A.L. Central, leading the league in run differential and seemingly trading back and forth daily with the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball by mid-May? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Just about everything has been clicking for the Tribe as of late, but amidst the fanfare and joy … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.
Hilariously Stupid Drunk Cubs Fan (Video), Wrigley to Have $3 Beers
The unintentional comedy in this vid is off the charts. Who knew Meredith from "The Office" (American version) was real? If you ever needed more material for hating Cubs fans, or if you're unfamiliar with the widely negative stereotypes against Cub fans, here's the whole summation of the lowest elements of Cub nation in just under 4 minutes. It's fitting that this video … [Read more...] about Hilariously Stupid Drunk Cubs Fan (Video), Wrigley to Have $3 Beers
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