By Aaron M Smith Following up Chas' insightful analysis of the National League, let's take a look at how the American League is stacked up for the 2009 season. East Baltimore Orioles - Current GM Andy McPhail is mid stream in his rebuilding process of the Orioles. The O's locked up Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to long term contracts - a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
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Pickin’ Splinters MLB Preview 2009: The Senior Circuit
In this first of a two-part Pickin' Splinters series previewing the 2009 Major League Baseball season, Chas will be discussing each of the 16 teams in the National League. Tomorrow, Smitty will be providing some analysis of the American League. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters MLB Preview 2009: The Senior Circuit
Tuesdays with Smitty: The Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge
By Aaron M Smith Just as college basketball is coming to an end - baseball is starting to kick into full gear. As far as I am concerned, April is the best month in sports. College basketball is close to anointing a king.. and queen, the Masters, NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs and more importantly - Major League Baseball is back. And with the start of the 2009 MLB season, … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The Pickin’ Splinters Baseball Challenge
Tuesdays with Smitty: Making the case for Curt
By Aaron M Smith While I was still reveling in the aftermath of Nazareth's triumph in Troy, NY, the news out of Boston wasn't as joyous. Curt Schilling announced on Monday through his blog 38Pitches.com, he was officially retiring from the game of baseball. With "zero regrets" Schilling was walking away from the game. Immediately the debate began - his bloody sock from 2004 … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Making the case for Curt
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The USA and Venezuela were clearly the standout teams in the Toronto pool of the World Baseball Classic. Following Canada's near upset of Team USA in the opening game, they went on to disappoint the hometown fans by losing their next game to Italy. Italy looked impressive in defeating Canada 6-2, but were no match for the Venezuelans in losing twice to them, 7-0 and … [Read more...] about More from the WBC