by Brian Wright | Jul 18, 2014
We have witnessed outstanding pitching, superb rookie performances and a fair share of great finishes so far in 2014. Most teams have played up to expectations. Still, there are clubs that are far off from most preseason prognostications. It’s one thing to make...
by Brian Wright | Jul 8, 2014
It was only a matter of time before former Cubs P Jeff Samardzija was to be dealt. Having recently refused to sign a contract extension with the Cubs, his days in the Windy City were numbered. All that was in question was his destination. Unexpectedly, the move...
by Brian Wright | Jul 4, 2014
With the first half of the 2014 MLB season in the books, it’s now time to honor those deserving recognition. Nearly every major awards race is a close one and will most likely be determined by September performances. The standout showings up to this point garner...
by Brian Wright | Jul 4, 2014
With the first half of the 2014 MLB season in the books, it’s now time to honor those deserving recognition. Nearly every major awards race is a close one and will most likely be determined by September performances. The standout showings up to this point garner...
by Brian Wright | Jun 27, 2014
The era just prior to the 1920s was known as the “Dead Ball Era.” And using that logic, we can classify these times as the “Sleepy Ball Era.” Run scoring has been down and, conversely, pitching prowess has been up. With that said, the need for a strong rotation is as...