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Ray Pride Part IV - When it RAYnS it Pours
The Rays have had some terrible misfortune this season. Brandon Heikoop covers this and questions how magical this season truly may end up being.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 5 days ago 0 comments -
Oh Canada!, Toronto Blue Jays' Promotional Blunders
Brandon Heikoop checks in with a glimpse of one of the many blunders that the Blue Jays' promotional staff has provided for the 2008 season.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 14 days ago 3 comments -
Trade Speculator: Tribe Talk
Brandon Heikoop reflects on an impressive weekend from the office of Mark Shapiro. He discusses how the Indians won in both the Casey Blake to the Dodgers trade, and in exchanging prospects with the Cardinals.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Trade Speculator: Yankees and Pirates Strike a Deal
The Yankees received Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte from the Pirates for four prospects, including Jose Tabata. Brandon Heikoop reflects upon this trade and decides who won and why.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Trade Speculator: Astros and Diamondbacks Make Minor Moves
Brandon Heikoop reflects upon the two most recent MLB moves. He questions the direction of Astros GM Ed Wade and Nationals GM Jim Bowden, while offering respective praise for Padres GM Kevin Towers (again) and Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Adam Miller Watch Update
Brandon Heikoop returns with an update for Adam Miller, the Cleveland Indians top pitching prospect.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Trade Speculator:Diamondbacks and Brewers Acquire "Clubhouse Warriors"
The Trade Speculator returns to reflect upon two trades that have occurred since the end of the All Star Break. Reflecting upon the Diamondbacks trade for Tony Clark and the Brewers trade for Ray Durham, Brandon Heikoop tries to find a winner or a loser...
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Trade Speculator: Will Joe Blanton Make an Impact for the Phillies?
Brandon Heikoop reflects on the deal that sent Blanton from Oakland to Philly—and wonders what Billy Beane could have been thinking.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 32 comments -
Three Days Without Baseball: A Reflection of the Worst Time of the Year
Brandon Heikoop digs into the real problem of MLB's Mid-Summer Classic.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
The Outsiders' National League All Stars
Brandon Heikoop drops in with his National League All-Star team. A 25-man roster which does not adhere to MLB's ridiculous All-Star Game rules. Simply put, if this game is going to count, MAKE IT COUNT!
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
The American League All Stars
Brandon Heikoop drops in with his American League All Star team. A 25 man roster which does not adhere to MLB's ridiculous All Star Game rules. Simply put, if this game is going to count, MAKE IT COUNT!
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
OWNED! Reflections of the Pre All-Star Break Season
Brandon Heikoop reflects upon the season that has been to this point. In doing so, he hands out awards and takes his lumps for some terrible preseason picks.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
MLB Trade Speculator: Rich Harden Traded to Cubs
After hearing the Chicago Cubs have acquired Rich Harden in a six-player deal, Brandon Heikoop says this is already shaping up to be one exciting trade deadline.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 4 comments -
Take a Chance On Me: 9th Edition
Brandon Heikoop dips his toes in the world of Fantasy Baseball and urges owners of injured players to acquire and avoid.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Cleveland Indians Say Hello to Matt LaPorta
Brandon Heikoop analyzes the players Cleveland received from Milwaukee for C.C. Sabathia.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 15 comments -
Trade Speculator - CC Sabathia - Part I
For Charles Carstens and the Indians, hopefully this Trade Speculator is part one of one. As reported by Tim Hardicourt and Anthony Witrado, the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians are in negotiations to work out a deal that revolve around CC Sabathia.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
Ray Pride: Part II
Brandon Heikoop goes inside the numbers to see if the Rays can maintain their dominant form for the rest of the season.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
MLB International Signing Day - Michel Inoa Scouting Report
According to Baseball Digest Daily,The Oakland Athletics are scheduled to make a major player announcement in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic on Wednesday at 11:30 AM ET.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 5 comments -
Ray Pride: How the Tampa Bay Rays have Won
Brandon Heikoop explains why the Tampa Bay Rays are no longer the easy write-offs of the AL East.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
International Signing Day
Brandon Heikoop discusses the beginning of Major League Baseball's International Signing Day and what the big contract Michel Inoa and the Oakland A's have agreed upon means to the future of baseball.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
MLB: Division by Division Recaps
Brandon Heikoop evaluates his MLB predictions at the mid-way point of the season.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 2 months ago 5 comments -
The Hot Stove Reflections: Part Two
In the previous section of Trade Reflections, I took a look at the marque trades from the 2007/08 Hot Stove League. In this series, I will focus on three pitcher for hitter swaps that occurred. Unlike the previous reflections, these trades have resulted...
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 2 months ago 8 comments -
Frenchy Can't See at Night!
Jeff Francoeur cannot hit a beachball at night!
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 2 months ago 2 comments -
Hot Stove Reflections: Part One
Sitting near the mid-way point of MLB's 2008 Season, what better time to reflect upon the previous Hot Stove League. This, also sparked by Bob Nightendale of the USA Today reflecting upon some of the same trades.The Big Ones - Starting Pitcher EditionTh...
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 2 months ago 0 comments -
MLB: Instant Replay Debate Revisited
Brandon Heikoop compares his opinion with MLB players and others on whether or not instant replay is necessary.
Written by Brandon Heikoop about 2 months ago 2 comments
