Monthly Archives: October 2014

World Series Predictions

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Bryan

Every October, I write about how unpredictable the playoffs are and then make playoff predictions.  As a guy with a baseball blog, I feel like I’m shirking some duty if I don’t tell everyone who will listen who I think … Continue reading →

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2014 Stan Musial Awards

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Bryan

Below are my ballots for the Baseball Bloggers Alliance’s Stan Musial Award, which honors the best player in each league. The BBA does not limit this award to position players, but I do, as I’ve already filled out ballots honoring … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Brewers, Postseason Awards | 1 Comment

2014 Walter Johnson Awards

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Bryan

The awards for best pitcher, at least in the American League, are worth far more ink than I’m about to spill on them. Alas… NL Walter Johnson Award 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers You were expecting Dan Haren? Kershaw hasn’t quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Cardinals, Dodgers, Indians, Mariners, Nationals, Phillies, Postseason Awards, Red Sox, Reds, Twins, White Sox | Leave a comment

2014 Goose Gossage Awards

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Bryan

I am still as honored to be allowed to vote in the Baseball Bloggers Alliance’s end-of-season awards as I am frustrated and embarrassed to have no time to write. Below are my ballots for each league’s best reliever, with precious … Continue reading →

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LCS Preview 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Bryan

You don’t want to read what I have to say about the ALCS, so I’ll do you a favor and link you to Joe Posnanski instead. Ok, I’ll take Baltimore in 5. Fangraphs prefers KC, presumably because they’ve got better … Continue reading →

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2014 Connie Mack Award

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Bryan

One of my favorite things about being a Baseball Bloggers Alliance member is voting for awards, including those for the best player, pitcher, and rookie in each league. We’re also asked to vote for the best manager. As I’ve said … Continue reading →

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2014 Willie Mays Awards

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Bryan

The Baseball Bloggers Alliance has asked members to post their picks for the Wilie Mays (best rookie) and Connie Mack (best manager) by tomorrow. I haven’t had time to write anything until now, when I’ve been sitting on a bridge … Continue reading →

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Playoff Pre(Inter?)View 2014

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Bryan

Some might argue that the playoffs start tonight, as the previous two nights’ contests are more akin to qualifier games than playoff series.  Major League Baseball disagrees, and there was certainly a playoff atmosphere in Kansas City and Pittsburgh (did … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Nationals, Orioles, Predictions, Royals, Tigers | 2 Comments