A Remembrance of Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson has died at the age of 83. The inner circle Hall of Famer, player, manager, good-will ambassador and executive was a part of the baseball landscape for over sixty years. He was a part of my world, too.
Timmy… Please Don’t!
Not too long ago I read a post in SB Nation that stated Tim Lincecum wanted to continue pitching in the major leagues. In order to do so he was working out with the goal of holding a showcase for any teams that might be interested in signing him. A
2013 BBA Post Season Awards.
Every year, members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance vote for their organization’s post season awards. As a baseball fan with a great deal of respect for its history and traditions, I’ve put a lot of time, energy and thought into the selection process, and have something to say about everyone, with the
Let The Wall Win, Bam Bam
The photo you see on the left was taken when Washington Nationals wunderkind Bryce Harper ran into this outfield wall at full gallop in an attempt to catch a fly ball. I’d tell you he hit the wall hard, but that would do an injustice to how Harper plays baseball,
Yu Darvish
On a gorgeous early March afternoon of the first day of 2012 spring training games, I was in Surprise, Arizona, to witness the Texas Rangers tangle with the Kansas City Royals. What I most remember is the excitement caused by Rangers Rookie Yu Darvish, a Japanese import who came to the
2012 Top American League Players
Baseball Blogger’s Alliance members vote for a variety of post-season awards. Its Stan Musial Award is given to the top player in each league. In this blog post I will discuss my American League choices. 1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers. I don’t believe the Detroit Tigers would have won the A.L. Central Division
2012 Top National League Players
Baseball Blogger’s Alliance members vote for a variety of post-season awards. Its Stan Musial Award is given to the top player in each league. In this blog post I will discuss my National League choices. 1. Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants. Buster Posey is a lock for the National League’s Most Valuable
2012 Pitchers of the Year
Baseball Blogger’s Alliance members vote for a variety of post-season awards. These are my choices for the Walter Johnson Award, given to the top pitchers in each league. National League: 1. R.A. Dickey deserves to win the National League’s Cy Young Award in what promises to be a very close
2012 Rookies of the Year
Baseball Blogger’s Alliance members vote for a variety of post-season awards. These are my choices for the Willie Mays Award, given to the top rookie in each league.
2012 A.L. Comeback Player of the Year – Adam Dunn
After a disappointing 2011 season, Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn came roaring back to life in 2012. Some thought this would never happen, claiming his sub-par 2011 effort was an indication that Dunn was finished. Others believed the anemic numbers he posted during that campaign, which included a .159 batting
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