By TIM MULLHAUPT Without question the MLB's most sought-after pitching award is based off one's entire body of work in a given year. If the season ended today, I'd have no qualms handing Chris Archer the AL hardware (his K/9 giving him the nod over the nearly identical Sonny Gray) and I'd be content giving Gerrit Cole his first big league accolade that didn't end in "of the … [Read more...] about 48 and 49: the Tale of Two 26-year old Cy Young Contenders
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St. Louis Cardinal at Pittsburgh Pirates: The Biggest Series of the Season
By Dave Holcomb Since the second half of the season started just a mere week and a half ago, baseball fans have seen Tampa Bay visit Boston and New York, the Yankees and Orioles at Fenway, and Texas hosting Baltimore and then travelling to Cleveland, but the most anticipated and biggest series of the first four months of 2013 takes place this week. In a city that’s used … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinal at Pittsburgh Pirates: The Biggest Series of the Season
Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee
By Dave Holcomb Many baseball columnists have been writing and discussing whether the Pirates should go after Phillies Ace Cliff Lee if he indeed goes on the market this month. Even with all the cons, analysts are arguing for Pittsburgh to acquire Lee to help the team make a push towards the postseason. As a long-time Pirates fan, however, I hope this trade never … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee