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  1. Joe Mauer: Is the Twins Catcher's Position the Main Reason He Won the MVP Award?

    In a showdown of American League's "best," it probably comes as a surprise to very few (living outside of New York) that Joe Mauer won the Most Valuable Player Award walking away...

    Cliff Eastham Written by Cliff Eastham about 12 days ago 448 reads 141 comments

  2. This Article Was Removed By Author, Hotnuke, Who Is No Longer Writing for B/R

    Hotnuke Written by Hotnuke about about 1 month ago 535 reads 121 comments

  3. Seattle Mariners Interested in Free Agent Left Fielder Jason Bay

    According to Fox Sports, the Seattle Mariners are going to "kick the tires" on the availability of All-Star left fielder Jason Bay...

    Andy Auger Written by Andy Auger about 25 days ago 551 reads 101 comments

  4. Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners Got It Wrong by Inking Deal For 2010

    It kills me to say this, but Ken Griffey Jr. should not be wearing a Seattle Mariners uniform in 2010. The news broke this morning that the 39-year old Kid will be returning to the tune of $2 ...

    PJ Ross Written by PJ Ross about 24 days ago 334 reads 85 comments

  5. How Does One Define The Greatest Hitter Of All-Time?

    In terms of baseball and its history defining the greatest hitter of all-time is an extremely difficult task. The reason for this is that there are two types of hitters: One is a contact hitter and the other is a power hitter...

    Steven Resnick Written by Steven Resnick about 8 days ago 299 reads 80 comments

  6. Come To Think Of It: Curtis Granderson Rumors Should Be Shelved

    It has been reported that the Detroit Tigers may be willing to trade center fielder Curtis Granderson. I just hope the Cubs aren't interested...

    Bob Warja Written by Bob Warja about 21 days ago 649 reads 69 comments

  7. How Could This Happen?: The Decline of the Trading Card Industry

    What young sports fan didn't love going to get a pack of baseball cards after a long school or summer day for a very cheap price? I certainly did and I believe you all did to...

    Steven Merriam Written by Steven Merriam about 19 days ago 204 reads 60 comments

  8. Clash of the Titans: Albert Pujols or Joe Mauer as the Overall MVP?

    Joe Mauer won his first career American League MVP in an almost unanimous decision today.  Albert Pujols—barring some sort of disgusting error by the BBWAA—will win his second consecutive National League MVP trophy early tomorrow afternoon...

    PJ Ross Written by PJ Ross about 11 days ago 1,730 reads 58 comments

  9. Derek Jeter, Placido Polanco Selections Devalue AL Gold Glove Winners

    The American League Gold Glove winners are in, and as always, they missed the mark in multiple positions. First off, let me say that the voters hit the outfield award-winners right on the mark...

    PJ Ross Written by PJ Ross about 24 days ago 1,075 reads 55 comments

  10. The Best Pitchers NOT In the Hall of Fame: Who Got Overlooked

    As faithful baseball fans, we depend on the Hall of Fame to show us who the truly great players are. The players who dominated, not just for a season or two, but for years...

    Jonathan Stilwell Written by Jonathan Stilwell about 26 days ago 1,315 reads 52 comments

  11. Yankees' Prospect Jesus Montero: The Best Catching Prospect in Baseball?

    Adam Foster of Project Prospect thinks so , and heaps a ton of praise on the 20-year old. He says that, "we see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation hitter...

    Greg Fertel Written by Greg Fertel about 3 days ago 1,093 reads 50 comments

  12. Lincecum Cited for Possession: Hitters Aren't the Only Thing He Smokes

    If you're under 35 or have spent ANY time on the West Coast, the news that Tim Lincecum was pulled over and arrested on misdemeanor charges for marijuana possession isn't exactly surprising...

    Andrew Nuschler Written by Andrew Nuschler about 29 days ago 876 reads 48 comments

  13. Yankees Win, Major League Baseball Loses

    In a decade in which greed and excess have been dominant themes in all walks of life, it may be only fitting that the final major sports championship would be claimed by the franchise that best personifies those qualities, the New York Yankees...

    Dean Hybl Written by Dean Hybl about about 1 month ago 781 reads 42 comments

  14. New York Yankees: The Greatest Team On The Planet

    Watching the New York Yankees win the World Series this year made me reflect on the past. My mind wandered to a decade ago and to a specific date, October 27, 1999. A date that represents my all-time greatest sports moment...

    Robert Domaine Written by Robert Domaine about 15 days ago 403 reads 38 comments

  15. Less Is Mauer: Why Zack Greinke Is the AL MVP

    In discussing the Cy Young award, the debate is hindered by the question of what, exactly, the voters are judging the players on. In the 2009 NL Cy Young race, for example, people who look primarily to players’ skill sets supported Tim Lincecum...

    Lewie Pollis Written by Lewie Pollis about 13 days ago 248 reads 37 comments

  16. Yankees Make Mockery of Baseball

    This observer witnessed something in New York City the last couple of days. On Tuesday night, New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg bought himself another term by defeating New York City comptroller ...

    Leslie Monteiro Written by Leslie Monteiro about 29 days ago 284 reads 36 comments

  17. How Do the New York Yankees Approach Free Agency 2010?

    At midnight, it begins. Free agency basically ends everything from the 2009 season and begins the 2010 season. For the 2009 World Series champion New York Yankees, it too begins their journey ...

    Doug Rush Written by Doug Rush about 16 days ago 968 reads 34 comments

  18. Better Hitter: Derek Jeter or Pete Rose?

    Pete Rose has more hits than any other man who ever played professional baseball. He finished his long career with 4,256 hits, surpassing the immortal Ty Cobb...

    Perry Arnold Written by Perry Arnold about 11 days ago 363 reads 33 comments

  19. Tim Lincecum Wins National League's Cy Young Award By Default

    ESPN has just announced that Tim Lincecum has become the first MLB repeat winner of the Cy Young Award since Randy Johnson won four in succession from 1999-2002. Lincecum, in my opinion, won the award by default this season...

    Cliff Eastham Written by Cliff Eastham about 16 days ago 312 reads 32 comments

  20. Here's Your Cy: Why Chris Carpenter Is the NL Cy Young

    For the most part, the 2009 MLB Awards Season will be a snoozefest. Sure, there will be some debate over secondary awards like Rookie of the Year, but for the most part, the major hardware is spoken for...

    Lewie Pollis Written by Lewie Pollis about 24 days ago 523 reads 32 comments

  21. Bustin' the Cap: Why a Salary Cap Would Do Nothing for Baseball

    It has been brought up countless times, By owners and fans alike, "The MLB needs a salary cap."   Every year the argument is renewed, and with five of the eight teams that made the playoffs ...

    Kevin H. MacLean Written by Kevin H. MacLean about 28 days ago 751 reads 32 comments

  22. Home For The Holidays: Cornbread, Cranberries and Chaos!

    Autumn is quite possibly by far the most magnificent of all the seasons.   It is the time of year when change is imminently upon us, and painted across the landscape in vivid colors of crimson, green, and gold...

    Andrea Claire Written by Andrea Claire about 13 days ago 129 reads 31 comments

  23. MLB 9s: Atlanta Braves—Chipper Jones and Hank Aaron In Dream Lineup

    One question, hundreds of answers. Which Brave had the greatest offensive season at his position? Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each team's best ever collection of stars...

    Ash Marshall Written by Ash Marshall about 25 days ago 290 reads 31 comments

  24. Should the Chicago Cubs Consider Jermaine Dye?

    On Friday morning, the Chicago White Sox continued moving their roster pieces around before free agency begins by buying out right fielder Jermaine Dye ...

    TAB BAMFORD Written by TAB BAMFORD about 29 days ago 530 reads 31 comments

  25. Kicking Tires: Would Signing Jermaine Dye Really Be a Giant Improvement?

    The arbitration deadline has come and gone and now is the time for the rumors to start to fly even more than they were before. For some teams, adding a veteran pitcher to the rotation or bullpen is priority No...

    Danny Penza Written by Danny Penza about 1 day ago 268 reads 29 comments

 
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