In the spirit of "Blind Resume," and at least partly inspired by what I like to call the evolution of Cy Young voters, we bring you the second installment of "Cy Young Hindsight." What we do here is anonymously present the top candidates for the Cy Young award from a prior year, and ask you to tell us who you'd vote for. If you recognize the statistics for any of the … [Read more...] about Cy Young Hindsight #2
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Cy Young Hindsight
In the spirit of "Blind Resume," and at least partly inspired by what I like to call the evolution of Cy Young voters, we introduce the first installment of "Cy Young Hindsight." What we'll be doing here is anonymously presenting the top candidates for the Cy Young award from a prior year, and asking you to tell us who you'd vote for. If you recognize the statistics for any … [Read more...] about Cy Young Hindsight
Is Roy Halladay Overrated?
How could I suggest such a thing? While I'm not trying to imply that Roy Halladay isn't as good as everyone thinks, when it comes to the recent National League Cy Young voting, I do have a bit of a beef. My complaint is not that Halladay's season was undeserving of the award. Rather, it's with the way in which he won it. That is, unanimously. What I don't completely … [Read more...] about Is Roy Halladay Overrated?
Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
By Paul Casey Gotham It's billed as the fans' chance to see them before they hit the big leagues, and one of Rochester's own will take part. Patrick Urckfitz, the former Monroe Community College and Webster Yankee standout, will suit up for the West Division when the Arizona Fall League holds its fifth annual Rising Stars game. Saturday's game will be televised on the … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
Who Am I? | 10/27/10
By Chas ****Remember, try this without research. That is, make like James Joyce and release your inner Wally. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Even if I can't make claim to being a great pitcher, you have to give me at least a little credit for longevity. I'm in the top ten among active pitchers in four cumulative statistical … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 10/27/10