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A King is Crowned: Seattle's Hernandez due the Cy Young Award

The radar gun pops as a Felix Hernandez fastball hits the high 90s. A little on the inside half perhaps, but with Kenji Johjima's reputation around the league his pitchers will get a close call every now and again...

Written by Eli Nachmany about about 1 month ago 284 reads 2 comments
Stopper: Billy Wagner More Than Just a Setup Guy for Boston Red Sox

A 96 mph heater crosses home plate, and strike three is called. It's a heartbreaking night for the Mets, as another loss sucks more faith from the die-hards. But one heartwarming story has made it all the way back to Queens...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 3 months ago 84 reads 0 comments
The Brightest Tool in The Box: 5-Tool Stars Becoming More Common

The sun sets on a blistering night in Texas. Ian Kinsler and Josh Hamilton are sitting together in the clubhouse, watching some TV and cracking jokes. The Texas Rangers have won another game, and their future looks as bright as their now...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 5 months ago 117 reads 1 comments
Highly Tate-d: San Diego's Donovan Looks To Bring Excitement to Padres

A wobbly Bud Selig waddled up to the podium, tired eyes peering through powerful spectacles at a sizable audience. All who occupied Studio 42 held their breath, awed by the mysterious air of Draft Day...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 5 months ago 318 reads 1 comments
Major Prospects in the 2008 MLB Draft Make for a Fun Affair

In Seacaucus, NJ, Matt Vasgersian highlights the big plays in last night's games. Harold Reynolds weighs in with his opinions on players in slumps or pitchers who are dominating...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 6 months ago 263 reads 5 comments
New York Mets Swap a Backstop: Stick with Santos over Castro

It was a moist night in New York when Omir Santos came up to the plate. He stopped a second to ponder what he meant to this team. Brian Schneider was finally healthy, and Ramon Castro seemed a mainstay in the dugout...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 6 months ago 109 reads 4 comments
Seriously, Just Get Out: 10 MLBers Who Should Just Leave

Some players just irk me. Whether it be delaying an inevitable retirement (yes, I'm calling out Brett Favre in a slideshow for MLBers) or just failing at the game, these players are not worthy ...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 6 months ago 668 reads 27 comments
Phillies Raul Ibanez Is The Best Hitter in Baseball

It's a cloudy, drizzly day in the City of Brotherly Love. The Phillies are trying to distance themselves from the streaking Mets, as the two teams are just a half-game apart. Joe Blanton has just hurled a great game, mowing down 11 batters...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 6 months ago 189 reads 0 comments
The Price Is Ri-sing: Rays Pitcher Called Up

David Price is back. The young lefty was called up when Scott Kazmir went to the 15-day DL due to a bad right quad. It has been a long, winding road for Price. Just two years ago he was the Major League's No...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 6 months ago 209 reads 0 comments
Derek Jeter To Bat Leadoff for New York Yankees, Johnny Damon Slides to No. 2

Johnny Damon has been officially relieved of the duties of being the leadoff hitter for the New York Yankees. Who but The Captain would be the individual to step up and obtain the new vacancy? Derek Jeter will be the new Yankee number one hitter...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 8 months ago 104 reads 1 comments
Coming Soon To a Ballpark Near You: White Sox Prospect on Fast Track to Majors

While SS Tim Beckham was tabbed for greatness the second Tampa Bay announced that they would go with him at No. 1, the White Sox were sitting on their haunches, ready to strike...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 8 months ago 269 reads 2 comments
Hanley Ramirez and Florida Marlins Get New Stadium

The name change worked for the Rays—why not for their state rival Marlins? The Florida Marlins' request for a new stadium was approved by Miami-Dade county and will be built by 2012...

Written by Eli Nachmany about 8 months ago 252 reads 0 comments
Holes: The Story Of The 2008 New York Mets

The Mets come into the season as the favorites to capture the NL flag after collapsing just one year ago to the surging Phillies.Jose Reyes has proven he can be good over a full season, but he needs to improve his OBP to make a big impact...

Written by Eli Nachmany about about 1 year ago 294 reads 1 comments
Curtis Granderson is a Better Player than Grady Sizemore

Grady Sizemore is ridiculously overrated and gets by solely on hustle. His .277 average should be one of many indicators that he can't compete against his closest, but lesser known challenger Curtis Granderson...

Written by Eli Nachmany about about 1 year ago 1,138 reads 6 comments
Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching will have to Compensate for Poor Lineup

Josh Byrnes has assembled a good team this year, but it will take Randy Johnson pitching well for a half season and Brandon Webb and Dan Haren becoming the best 1-2 punch in baseball for this team to repeat as NL West champs...

Written by Eli Nachmany about about 1 year ago 621 reads 1 comments

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Eli Nachmany Article Archive

A King is Crowned: Seattle's Hernandez due the Cy Young Award

Stopper: Billy Wagner More Than Just a Setup Guy for Boston Red Sox

The Brightest Tool in The Box: 5-Tool Stars Becoming More Common

Highly Tate-d: San Diego's Donovan Looks To Bring Excitement to Padres

Major Prospects in the 2008 MLB Draft Make for a Fun Affair

New York Mets Swap a Backstop: Stick with Santos over Castro

Seriously, Just Get Out: 10 MLBers Who Should Just Leave

Phillies Raul Ibanez Is The Best Hitter in Baseball

The Price Is Ri-sing: Rays Pitcher Called Up

Derek Jeter To Bat Leadoff for New York Yankees, Johnny Damon Slides to No. 2

Coming Soon To a Ballpark Near You: White Sox Prospect on Fast Track to Majors

Hanley Ramirez and Florida Marlins Get New Stadium

Holes: The Story Of The 2008 New York Mets

Curtis Granderson is a Better Player than Grady Sizemore

Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching will have to Compensate for Poor Lineup

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