Category Archives: Blue Jays

2016 MVP Ballots

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Bryan

Unless your team wins the World Series, there are few days on the calendar sadder than the day the last out settles into a player’s glove and baseball slips into hibernation.  Among the few reprieves from the long, dark winter … Continue reading →

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Forecasting October with Playoff Runs

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Bryan

If you’ve paid any attention to baseball over the past decade or so, you know that playoff results are governed by something other than logic. There is no formula that can identify a great playoff team. October baseball is driven … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Jays, Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, Indians, Mets, Nationals, Orioles, Predictions, Rangers, Red Sox | 2 Comments

Top 100 MLB Players – 2016

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Bryan

In less than two weeks, Bryce Harper will take meaningful swings and Chris Sale will throw meaningful pitches and Andrelton Simmons will make meaningful dives to his right and throw out determined, incredulous baserunners.  As the Royals begin their first … Continue reading →

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What if the Playoffs Made Sense?: A Postseason Preview

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Bryan

If you’ve paid any attention to baseball over the past decade or so, you know that playoff results are governed by something other than logic. There is no formula that can identify a great playoff team. October baseball is driven … Continue reading →

Posted in Astros, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, Pirates, Predictions, Rangers, Royals, Yankees | 2 Comments

Whatever Happened to the Great AL Shortstop?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Bryan

It looks like the Golden Era for shortstops is over. From 1984 to 1996, there was little debate about who should start the All-Star Game at shortstop for the American League.  Cal Ripken, Jr. was always healthy, always playing, and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fresh Blood

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Bryan

The Red Sox and Rangers are not going to the playoffs this year. The Yankees and Cardinals are barely above .500 and not guaranteed to play in October. The Braves are in a free fall, watching their postseason hopes dwindle … Continue reading →

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2014 Second-Half Reset

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Bryan

The American League definitively and thoroughly defeated the National League in the All-Star Game, despite maximum effort from Mike Matheny, Adam Wainwright, and the senior circuit.  That means it’s time for an obligatory recap of the first half (read: 56-60%) … Continue reading →

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A 2014 All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Bryan

The All-Star Game is less than a month away. Does that mean it’s time for an official ballot? Probably not, but it’s what I’ve been thinking about lately, so sit there and read my thoughts. It’s easier than doing stuff. … Continue reading →

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An Early All-Star Ballot

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Bryan

In the past, I’ve used this space to name my quarter-season All-Star team. With the actual All-Star ballot now out, I’m tempted to post both a novelty piece about the players enjoying unexpected success through 40-45 games and an actual … Continue reading →

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2013 Red Sox preview

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Bryan

Here’s one I wrote for The Forecaster: Sun shines cordially on the brim of your cap, a welcome respite from the biting cold in the nearby shade. Meticulously manicured grass sparkles proudly, unaware that the last patch of snow is … Continue reading →

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