I have mentioned this a few times already, but he is worth the attention again. Rafael Soriano is still a free agent, available and on the market. Whatever it is shocking considering he was the AL’s dominate closer in 2010 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Even before Cliff Lee’s decision, Soriano as a player would [...]
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MLB Offseason Sleeper: Jayson Werth Not Only Richer But Smarter as a National
Initially, when hearing a productive and established player such as Jayson Werth signed with the Washington Nationals, it was bewildering. The Nationals had stunk for years now with the only shining start, pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg already out for the entire 2011 season, as he needed Tommy John surgery. Not good news for any pitcher, [...]
Carl Crawford: Boston Red Sox Think They’re the New York Yankees By Signing CC
The city of Boston must be ecstatic tonight with the announcement of the signing Carl Crawford Crawford’s home has been Tropicana Field for the last nine seasons, as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2010, Crawford’s batting average was .307, with 30 doubles, 13 triples, 19 home-runs, 90 RBIs and 47 stolen bases. [...]
World Series Game 1: New York Yankees Fans Will Be Watching Lee vs. Lincecum
Just in case you didn’t know, a 2009 World Series rematch between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies is not happening. To many baseball fans surprise, both powerhouse ball-clubs lost in the Championship Series. Some might say the Phillies and Yankees lacked the heart, as making the postseason is basically part of the regular [...]
New York Yankees Will Play Without Their Biggest Fan
If you ever been to Yankee Stadium over the last 22 seasons, my bet is you might have heard Freddy “Sez” Schuman banging on his spoon and frying pan. Freddy “Sez” was the most loyal New York Yankees fan, who sadly passed away Sunday afternoon at the age of 85. Freddy was rarefied air in [...]
2010 Baseball Bloggers Alliance Announces Connie Mack Award Winners
Ron Washington of the Texas Rangers and Bud Black of the San Diego Padres were named winners of the Connie Mack Award by the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, noting them as the best managers in their respective leagues for 2010. Washington, who weathered a drug controversy in spring training, led Texas to their fifth divisional title [...]
ALCS 2010: Will Texas Rangers Cliff Lee Give Or Get A Bronx Bombing?
The moment the Texas Rangers‘ Cliff Lee hurled his last strike Tuesday night; he not only killed the Tampa Bay Rays‘ postseason dreams, but also gave the New York Yankees an official ALCS opponent for Game One on Friday night. The Yankees will fly down to Texas to face the Rangers in the seven-game ALCS [...]
