MLB Fixes Japanese Posting System
MLB and Japanese baseball have entered into an agreement that drastically alters the posting process. Now it is fair, instead of the old system that only benefited the Japanese teams. Japanese players are bound to their teams for nine years, then they become free agents. Under the old system, if a player who had not […]
Odd Trades Proliferate MLB So Far
There are always baseball trades that make you shake your head, but thus far this week there has been a series of odd deals that is making this one of the strangest off-seasons in memory. Here is a rundown on these trades: – The Tigers sent Doug Fister to the Nationals for Steve Lombardozzi and […]
My IBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
Each year I break down the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, with predictions of who I think will get in. The only thing missing was an actual vote. But now as a proud member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), I have a vote. Granted, it is not for the real Hall […]
Idea to Eliminate PEDs from Baseball
In the wake of the Jhonny Peralta signing and players disgusted that he is profiting from his PED use, there has been a call to increase the punishment for positive steroid tests. I wrote about a few possibilities earlier this week, but now I have an even better idea that could rid the sport of […]
Analyzing 2014 Hall of Fame Ballot
It’s that time of year again — the Baseball Hall of Fame released its 2014 ballot on Tuesday. This is a good year; there are three no-doubt-about-it first-ballot Hall of Famers as well several other quality players making their debuts. They join a literal All-Star cast of leftovers who have yet to be voted in […]
Players Disgusted by Jhonny Peralta PEDs “Reward”
Just as in life, there are certain moments in baseball that are just the final straw. For example, the induction of an undeserving Bill Mazeroski into the Hall of Fame forced a complete overhaul of the Veterans Committee. And now the mega-bucks signing of Jhonny Peralta could change the punishment for players caught using PEDs, […]
Prince Fielder Traded to Rangers for Ian Kinsler
A shocking trade in the world of baseball Wednesday night — the Tigers sent Prince Fielder to the Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler. Fielder is just 29 years old and despite his size is one of the most durable players in the league — he played in all 162 games in four of the […]
McCutchen, Cabrera IBWAA MVPs
The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) announced its final 2013 awards on Thursday, naming Andrew McCutchen and Miguel Cabrera as MVPs of their leagues. McCutchen hit .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs as he helped the Pirates to their first winning record and first playoff appearance since 1992. His numbers were […]
Kershaw, Scherzer IBWAA Cy Young Winners
The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) announced Wednesday that its members have voted Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer as the Cy Young winners in their respective leagues. Both were no brainers. Kershaw had a sensational season, leading the National League in ERA at 1.83 ERA and strikeouts with 232 to go along with […]
Turner Field, Mets House of Horrors, to be Demolished
The mayor of Atlanta said on Tuesday that Turner Field, the scene of so many Mets disasters, will be torn down after the Braves move out following the 2016 season. The Braves shocked the baseball world on Monday when they announced that they are moving to a new stadium to be built in suburban Cobb […]
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