Philadelphia Phillies fans had to endure months and months of Bryce Harper “will he/won’t he” speculation last offseason. This year, the Phillies udnerwent more personnel changes, beginning with hiring manager Joe Girardi. They addressed some of their roster issues with …
More than thin air: Ellis Burks and lazy typecasting
OG Colorado Rockies fans certainly remember Ellis Burks, an integral part of the Blake Street Bombers. Casual baseball fans think of Burks as a thin air wonder, like Larry Walker. Also like Walker, such an approach doesn’t do him justice.
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MLB punishes Astros for 2017 sign-stealing scheme citing problematic culture
Baseball’s most important offseason story ends with suspensions, fines, forfeiture of draft picks, and eventually firings. Here’s a recap of the day’s events.
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Embrace the Chaos: Omar Vizquel
A bonus version of Embrace the Chaos looking at perhaps the most polarizing candidate on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. Omar Vizquel played in almost 3000 major league games, was a steady and reliable shortstop on six postseason-qualifying teams. …
BasebalLife: A hot stove confessional
Winter is an illness.
Embrace the Chaos: Curt Schilling
In the final installment of Embrace the Chaos, we look at Curt Schilling‘s Hall of Fame resume. More to the point, Schilling is the cautionary tale of what happens when a celebrity doesn’t know when to shut his mouth. His post-career pratfalls …
Embrace the Chaos: Billy Wagner
Turning our attention to the pitchers, this entry of Embrace the Chaos looks at longtime closer Billy Wagner. One of the most dominant firemen bridging two generations of baseball, Billy the Kid’s Hall of Fame case is clouded by the …
Embrace the Chaos: Paul Konerko
In the third entry of Embrace the Chaos, we look at another overlooked slugging first baseman who quietly put together a very, very good career. Paul Konerko doesn’t have a chance. And that’s really too bad.
Embrace the Chaos: Scott Rolen
Or, How the writer came around on a guy who until about two weeks ago had no chance of making his ballot. Embrace the Chaos, this time looking at Scott Rolen.
At last, the Yankees finally get their man
The New York Yankees are finally able to call Gerrit Cole one of their own. It only took 11 years of trying, a nine-year pact worth $324 million and an opt-out clause in 2024.