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Rich Harden Injury Talk: Let's Not Forget About Ben Sheets

There have been many articles written about the deal that brought Rich Harden to the Cubs. Much of that has centered around Harden's injury history...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 808 reads 14 comments
Cleveland Indians: Who Will Go Next?

CC Sabathia was the first domino to fall in Cleveland. Who might be moved next? Here are a few candidates: Jamey Carroll He's obviously not a big name, but this guy could land a decent prospect...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 286 reads 8 comments
New Nationals' Stadium Posting Sorry Early Returns

What happened to the power surge that was supposed to materialize with the Nationals switching ballparks? Through 91 games, the Nationals have the third-lowest homer total with 65, just 28 at home...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 383 reads 2 comments
Joba Chamberlain Prompts Hank Steinbrenner and Co. to Cook Up Something Nice

*The curtain raises to the scene of a simple kitchen. Hank Steinbrenner, wearing a pin-striped apron, wears a white chef hat and puffs on a filter-less cigarette. Hank's father George sits in a tennis judge's chair in the middle of the stage in the back..

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 280 reads 0 comments
Without Travis Hafner, Indians Still Looking To Fill The Void

Quick--who's the Indians third place hitter? The line-up spot, usually designated for a team's best hitter, has recently been occupied by Ben Francisco...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 271 reads 4 comments
Texas Rangers: Joining the Ranks of the Cubs and Indians as Lovable Losers

Josh Hamilton is a lovable guy. David Murphy is too. Fans seem to love it when guys are traded away from one franchise only to blossom under another...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 237 reads 6 comments
Fantasy Baseball: The Bane Of Baseball Traditionalists

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Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 592 reads 6 comments
Carlos Zambrano Update: A Collective Sigh of Relief in the Windy City

Cubs fans breathed a collective sigh of relief strong enough to flutter the flags above Wrigley Field and make the Windy City even windier on Friday. That's because the MRI on Carlos Zambrano's shoulder came back showing no structural damage...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 406 reads 2 comments
Cristian Guzman--Enjoying Baseball Again And Proving The Pundits Wrong

Back in 2000, when 22-year old Cristian Guzman legged out 20 triples and 28 stolen bases, it looked like he might become a star shortstop. He was sweet with the glove and had a strong arm to go along with all that speed...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 217 reads 4 comments
Mets Win despite Willie Randolph's Scare

Mets manager Willie Randolph made a blunder that nearly cost his team another game, says Michael Pope.

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 498 reads 2 comments
Detroit Tigers Make a Statement and Restore the Roar

Riding a seven-game win streak into Detroit, the Chicago White Sox had a chance to make a statement. Instead, the Tigers made a statement of their own...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 224 reads 2 comments
Milton Bradley Journalistic Spin—Two Ways of Looking at the Latest Controversy

Here's what Rotoworld paraphrased from a Dallas Morning News article about what happened with Milton Bradley after the Royals-Rangers game in which Bradley attempted to speak with Royals broadcaster ...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 258 reads 3 comments
Tampa Bay Rays Fight for Respect Against Boston Red Sox

During the past decade of Red Sox-Yankee battles for AL East dominance, the Tampa Bay Rays were a joke. Now, the Rays want in on the fight...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 2,323 reads 1 comments
Felix Hernandez: Mariners' "King" Hasn't Earned His Crown

Let's get one thing straight--Felix Hernandez is a talented pitcher. At just 22 years old, he's already an accomplished big-leaguer with 32 wins...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 408 reads 2 comments
Ode to Mets Fan--"Are The Mets Back?"

During the early parts of Friday night's game, I could see Mets fans second guessing themselves with every Jose Reyes at-bat...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 395 reads 2 comments
Cubs Should Thank Bobby Hull For Victory

If you're heading to the doctor for the results of a test, I have a suggestion. If your girlfriend asks you to come over to support her as she takes a pregnancy test or you have to go to court for a bankruptcy hearing, I know what you can do...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 397 reads 2 comments
Jair Jurrjens, Rookie of the Year?

It's time to put Jair Jurrjens on your Rookie of the Year watch. It's still early, but as the talk begins to swirl, let's not leave this guy behind...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 617 reads 9 comments
Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers—Who Has Top NL Bullpen?

This is the second installment of a look into the best MLB bullpens. Leave a comment about which team you think has the best bullpen. Let's jump right in and take a look at the pens. FLORIDA MARLINS: 10 - 7 with 10 saves 3...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 665 reads 11 comments
Detroit Tigers In Trouble: What Can Mike Ilitch Do?

Mike Ilitch is widely regarded as one of the better owners in sports. His Detroit Red Wings are in control of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and have been on top for over a decade. They're the New York Yankees of hockey...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 486 reads 6 comments
Orioles, A's, White Sox, Jays—Top Ranking AL Bullpens

A third of the way through the season which AL bullpen has been the best? I'll make the case for the top four pens and you help decide. I have my choice, which I'll reveal at the end, but look over the candidates and let me know your vote...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 521 reads 3 comments
Kaz Matsui, Now Carlos Guillen? Why MLB Needs to Add Fiber to Clubhouse Meals.

Gone are the days of pre-and post-game meals consisting solely of concession stand leftovers—hot dogs, pizza, cheeseburgers, potato chips, and corn dogs...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 590 reads 7 comments
Joba Chamberlain's Switch: Yankee Experiment or Old-School Hardball?

How soon we forget. New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay more than once during Saturday’s game said Joba Chamberlain's transition to the rotation was "an experiment," and "something the Yankees haven't tried before...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 740 reads 14 comments
Maple Bat Threat: Is MLB Waiting too Long to Act?

In 2005, while pitching for the Nashville Sounds, former big-league pitcher Rick Helling was impaled in his left arm by a piece of broken bat. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries were not life threatening...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 783 reads 5 comments
Twins-Rangers: Bobby Korecky Does It All In 11-Inning Win

For one night at least, Bobby Korecky was a star. In a tie game in the top of the 11th and after Juan Rincon loaded the bases with one out, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire called upon the rookie to try and get out of the jam...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 420 reads 1 comments
Joe Mauer vs. Mark Prior: Drafting the Position Player, Not the Pitcher

In 10 years, if his name happens to come up, your kids might ask, "Who's Mark Prior?" That's because recent further setbacks have it looking like Mr. Prior won't ever contribute much to the Major Leagues...

Written by Michael Pope about about 1 year ago 1,170 reads 8 comments

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Michael Pope Article Archive

Rich Harden Injury Talk: Let's Not Forget About Ben Sheets

Cleveland Indians: Who Will Go Next?

New Nationals' Stadium Posting Sorry Early Returns

Joba Chamberlain Prompts Hank Steinbrenner and Co. to Cook Up Something Nice

Without Travis Hafner, Indians Still Looking To Fill The Void

Texas Rangers: Joining the Ranks of the Cubs and Indians as Lovable Losers

Fantasy Baseball: The Bane Of Baseball Traditionalists

Carlos Zambrano Update: A Collective Sigh of Relief in the Windy City

Cristian Guzman--Enjoying Baseball Again And Proving The Pundits Wrong

Mets Win despite Willie Randolph's Scare

Detroit Tigers Make a Statement and Restore the Roar

Milton Bradley Journalistic Spin—Two Ways of Looking at the Latest Controversy

Tampa Bay Rays Fight for Respect Against Boston Red Sox

Felix Hernandez: Mariners' "King" Hasn't Earned His Crown

Ode to Mets Fan--"Are The Mets Back?"

Cubs Should Thank Bobby Hull For Victory

Jair Jurrjens, Rookie of the Year?

Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers—Who Has Top NL Bullpen?

Detroit Tigers In Trouble: What Can Mike Ilitch Do?

Orioles, A's, White Sox, Jays—Top Ranking AL Bullpens

Kaz Matsui, Now Carlos Guillen? Why MLB Needs to Add Fiber to Clubhouse Meals.

Joba Chamberlain's Switch: Yankee Experiment or Old-School Hardball?

Maple Bat Threat: Is MLB Waiting too Long to Act?

Twins-Rangers: Bobby Korecky Does It All In 11-Inning Win

Joe Mauer vs. Mark Prior: Drafting the Position Player, Not the Pitcher

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