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)
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Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”
When Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera fractured his arm on Monday night, it added injury to injury -- the Tribe suffers from “platoonism.” Look at Cleveland's day-to-day roster and you'll find few regulars taking to the fresh-cut grass every day. And that is a dangerous place to be for the Indians. By Kevin Hunt … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”
Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio was willing to can manager Ned Yost with 15 games left in the 2008 Wild Card race. Last August, he fired pitching coach Bill Castro, options the struggling JJ Hardy to Triple A, and showed Bill Hall the door. If Attanasio wants to keep a consistent message, he needs to make at least one of these three moves. … [Read more...] about Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers
The Beauty of MLB Opening Week
By: Melissa S. Wollering This year, Easter Weekend was all about the resurrection of two things: Jesus and Major League Baseball's regular season. Much like the Catholic church, the 40 days and 40 nights of Lenten preparation give way to the holiest of days on the religious calendar. Meantime, 30 days and 30 nights of Cactus or Grapefruit League Spring Training give way to … [Read more...] about The Beauty of MLB Opening Week
A Cubs’ Second Half Surge or Mirage?
By Paul Schmidt Alot could be made of the Cubs' first foray into baseball in the second half of the season. Perhaps it was just the four game sweep of the Nationals. There's certainly some logic to that -- the Nats are gawd awful. They did lose two of three to the Phillies in incredibly poor fashion -- Even their 5-run victory in the series finale was in doubt throughout and … [Read more...] about A Cubs’ Second Half Surge or Mirage?
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
DeRosa fits in Cardinals’ puzzle
By Jake McCormick The St. Louis Cardinals made the first major move in the 2009 NL Central Division race by trading for former Chicago Cub and fan favorite Mark DeRosa. Call it pay back for taking Jim Edmonds. Mark DeRosa was the caulk of the 2008 Chicago Cubs. He could fill in at any position (except catcher) and put up career numbers in home runs (21) and RBIs (87). … [Read more...] about DeRosa fits in Cardinals’ puzzle
The White Sox First Round Pick: Jared Mitchell
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago White Sox selected outfielder Jared Mitchell of Louisiana State University with their first-round pick (23rd overall) in yesterday’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. (Did anyone watch it? It was actually televised on MLB Network, but I only caught a glimpse of it. JUST GENIUS MARKETING on their part scheduling the broadcast to … [Read more...] about The White Sox First Round Pick: Jared Mitchell
Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?
By Paul M. Banks and Adam Musto After finishing in last place in the American League Central Division in 2008 with a 74-88 record, the Detroit Tigers (28-23) are back in first place. The last time the Tigers (picked to finish last by numerous “baseball experts”) won the division was 2006, when the team represented the American League in one of the least watched World … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?
Progress on Gays in Sports, but Still a Ways to Go
By Jacob McCormick As homosexuality takes on a stronger and more visible presence in modern American society, so do their vocal opponents. Yet no matter how hard people work to silence the homosexual voice, gays and lesbians continue to come out of the closet and prove that no matter how loud people piss and moan about them, they're not going to give up on living a happy and … [Read more...] about Progress on Gays in Sports, but Still a Ways to Go