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Category Archives: Royals
Top 100 MLB Players – 2016
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
Rookies, Managers, and Relievers
If the Baseball Bloggers Alliance is voting on awards this season, I’m late on three out of five. I’ve covered the best players and the best pitchers, but haven’t touched on rookies, managers, or relievers yet. I’ll make these brief. … Continue reading
Posted in Astros, Cubs, Postseason Awards, Reds, Royals, Twins
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What if the Playoffs Made Sense?: A Postseason Preview
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
Whatever Happened to the Great AL Shortstop?
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
World Series Predictions
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 Goose Gossage Awards
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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Playoff Pre(Inter?)View 2014
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
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Celebrating Fresh Blood
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
A 2014 All-Star Ballot
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
Remaining Award Picks
I’ve heard tell that the Baseball Bloggers Alliance may come out of hibernation to vote on our annual awards. Having already covered my MVP (or “Stan Musial”) and Cy Young (“Walter Johnson”) picks, I thought I’d chime in with some … Continue reading
Replacement Level Baseball Blog 