by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I know it’s already been said, but… Stephen Strasburg should be playing in the MLB All-Star game tonight for the National League. There are valid arguments for both sides on why he should or shouldn’t be playing. No longer can it just be considered a “rite of passage” for players who have “served their time” in the MLB ranks for a few years … [Read more...] about Strasburg Should be Playing in 2010 All-Star Game
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Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston
By Paul Casey Gotham Good things do come to those who wait. The 2010 Major League Baseball draft came and went. Three days and 50 rounds passed. Twelve Wildcats from the University of Kentucky heard their names called. Former Webster Yankee, Marcus Nidiffer, waited patiently. When he did not hear his name, Nidiffer remained calm.The omission surprised a few people, but … [Read more...] about Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston
Performance of the Week | 5/24-5/30
By Patrick “Rey” Reynell It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Twenty-seven up and twenty-seven down. Perfection. The Phillies' Roy Halladay saw all twenty-seven plate appearances for the Florida Marlins' lineup Saturday night and stuck around to retire … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | 5/24-5/30
But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
More Playoff Musings by Bill Ribas While the bad calls made by the umpiring crew lately are easy fodder to make fun of, I just can’t seem to get up to speed. And frankly, I’ve been dragging my hindquarters around the house for the last few weeks here, and it finally dawned on me as to why. Forgive me for a second while I rub the crust out of my eyes, but that’s an … [Read more...] about But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Playoff Musings from the Armchair by Bill Ribas I’ll confess I missed the end of game 2 between the Cardinals and Dodgers (I had band practice if you’re keeping score), but when I heard what happened, and then saw the clips on Sportscenter, well, I felt bad for Matt Holliday. And while it was no ’86 game 6, where Bill Buckner did his best imitation of a croquet hoop (and … [Read more...] about Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner